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Providence Spirituality

“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.” – Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer

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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part Three

In preparing to vote, you are called to action. You are invited to ponder the message in the document, “Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting,” and then share the talk with three to five others

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BEing Providence in the World

For me, this was a providential encounter of Beginning Encounter (BE) and the Providence Associate program. After my husband died in 2010, I came to my “BE Weekend.” I joined the team in late 2011 and have been, in Henry Nouwen’s words, a “wounded healer” ever since, serving in various capacities, helping myself while helping others like me.

Michelle Barrentine
April 1, 2020
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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A walk in the Woods during social distancing

Immersed in my favorite place to love my God.
The building may be closed, but I have been to church.
Thankful to these Woods for feeding my spirit.

Amy Miranda
March 26, 2020
Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part two

Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team
March 26, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Prayer of Reunion

Please join the Sisters of Providence and all who share in the charism of Providence by saying this prayer at 3 p.m. daily, wherever you may be.

Sisters of Providence
March 23, 2020
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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A reflection for the week

These reflections will be encouraging and thoughtful for all who are seeking God in these difficult times.

Jason Moon
March 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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Prayer for an unusual Lent

Amidst all the prescribed “social distancing” we are still not alone. Jesus’ message to his apostles in Gethsemane was to “watch and pray” as he went off to be alone for a while. Jesus’ message to us is also to watch and pray, particularly as we spend these days in ways we never imagined.

Marilyn Rausch
March 22, 2020
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Being Eucharist in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak

Looking around, I wondered if everyone who was there in church today would be there a few months from now. My heart ached for my sisters who for 70, 80, and 90 years or more have hardly been without the Eucharist for more than a few days. What were they experiencing?

Sister Paula Damiano
March 21, 2020
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Visiting Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

To our donors, we say 'What a sweet Providence you are to our ministry!'

Sister Joni Luna
March 20, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Become a Sister, Contribute, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One

'In preparing to vote, you are called to action.'

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Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.

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Sister Cathy Campbell: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.

Sister Cathy Campbell
March 15, 2020
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Love, mercy, justice

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