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Reflections from Sister Dawn
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski is the general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. These are some of her writings.
Reflection for the reception of Sister Emily TeKolste into the novitiate
What experiences will you welcome to open the eyes of your soul? Will you give the Holy Spirit free access to your mind and your heart so that you will see things in new lights? Continue reading
Listening, loving, letting go: reflection for profession of vows
“Obedience, chastity, poverty — listening, loving, letting go. These are set before you today in a deeper way. And to return to the scripture for today — God is with you every step of the way.”
Sister Dawn reflects at the vows ceremony for three Sisters of Providence. Continue reading
Reflections on the 175th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper
‘Thank you on behalf of all Sisters of Providence and especially those of us who are with you’ Continue reading
What has happened to us since that first Thanksgiving?
It helped me to return to the original story to remind myself that right relationship is possible Continue reading
Being Providence in a world in need: Sister Dawn’s reflection to new Providence Associates
You belong to this community in a special way. And we belong to each other. Together we belong to Providence. Together we are called to be Providence. The world needs us for this. And certainly, in light of all that has happened this week and in the weeks leading up to our national election as well as what may be required of us as a result of this election—our country needs us for this. Continue reading
A shared Reflection for Foundation Day
‘Trust in the Providence of God that so far has never failed us’ Continue reading
A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
May we never forget why she came here Continue reading
A Reflection for the Installation of New Leadership
Let us pray this gift for each other Continue reading