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
Timber
William LeCroy, who is scheduled to be executed by the federal government at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, recently sent - through other sources - one of his poems to our very own Sister Barbara Battista, who will serve as his minister of record.
Poem: Nature abounds
Oh praise to you, God beyond all mysteries. You breathed your life force into all.
Blessed Covid-19 and a VIRTUAL Come and See weekend
Women now more than ever are sitting before God in holy silence. They are seeking truth and the real meaning of their lives.
Good Shepherd Chapel formally blessed
'This new cemetery celebrates these significant friends of the community and enables us to honor their loved ones during a difficult time.'
Be here now
Seeing or even acknowledging God’s presence in each of my moments has seldom come easily for me. It’s something I have been puzzling over and praying for and doing my best to practice for my 50+ years as a Sister of Providence.
Complexity of Life and its Dependence on the Environment
As shepherds, we have the responsibility to protect the long-term living conditions of the planet, including the natural process of biological evolution.
Chicago Fire star sends birthday wishes to daughter of legendary Chicago firefighter
During these unprecedented, challenging times, Estelle especially appreciated the time Kinney took to wish her well and acknowledge her military service
Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says
A survey of The Nature Conservancy’s reforestation work showed that much of it is associated with water quality co-benefits
A Prayer for Teachers during this pandemic
May your wisdom O God be our wisdom, your patience, our patience and your love, our love.
A Prayer for Students during a pandemic
Embrace these students and their teachers with your love.
A Providence moment with Sister Camille Neubauer
I felt that both of these incidents were Camille letting me know “Donna, have no fear. Camille is here.”
Congregation statement on ACLU lawsuit
We will continue to pray for death row inmates and their families, for all victims and their families, and for legislators, who hold in their hands the life or death of these inmates.