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
January 3, 2021 – Epiphany
In this New Year, Jesus will come into our lives in many different ways, in the guise of those we encounter on our daily journeys.
December 27, 2020: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
This is Holy Family Sunday. Write a short, one sentence prayer that you can repeat to yourself over and over again in the midst of family activities, when you leave your family and when come back to them.
Merry Christmas! There is cause for rejoicing here!
Christmas reminds us that God has become one of us in Jesus
A year of St. Joseph, family protector
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Light of the world, reflect on the example of Joseph. We will need to be “creatively courageous” this Christmas.
‘Tis the Season of Visions and Dreams
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December 20, 2020: Fourth Sunday of Advent
If you are home alone, resolve to take 20 minutes each day to sit in silence and breathe in Jesus and breathe out your concerns and worries
Advent celebration banners 2020
Generally the term advent denotes the introduction of something important. In Christian Religions the Season of Advent refers to the four weeks of preparation before Christmas. It marks the beginning of the liturgical year. This season is rich in symbolism…
The Truth of a Tree
The tree is not completely altered; it has accommodated an uninvited situation. And, yes, that tree spoke to my heart. People can make changes and alter aspects of their lives because Creation is meant to survive if it is able to adapt to change.
New Providence Associates share their journey, part 2
"This process not only gave me hope for the future, it renewed my spirit in being around an atmosphere where people love and have compassion for others."
December 13, 2020: Third Sunday of Advent
Maybe you too can walk away full of anticipation for a new day
New Providence Associates share their journey – part 1
"But on a spiritual level, I was called to examine my own life in its entirety, my beliefs and practices, and my role with and for others in Creation. I had to grow in ways I never imagined I would. I had to explore ideas that hadn’t really entered my mind before as parts of our faith life."