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.
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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And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.
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‘We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered.’
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Being joyful during Lent is expressed in our belief in triumph over evil, love over death.
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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others ushered in the holiday season early on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Congregation presented its annual Christmas Fun at the…
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‘Give me, give us, this heart of Mother Theodore with which to treasure the power and promise of the cross.’
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Each day we get visitors, pilgrims and tour groups who explore the many wonderful things that are here for all to discover.
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One morning, I said hello to a Sister of Providence resident, merely as a greeting. As I started to leave, she asked me to stay.
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My goal is to offer participants opportunities to do “process art” and with it, suggestions on how to let it guide them in identifying what they yearn for and how the Spirit is leading them to respond
Read moreFounded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana is a place to relax, reflect or pray. You can immerse yourself in our fascinating history and amazing architecture. Many of our buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a guided group tour or a self-guided tour where you can explore at your own pace. There is plenty to do indoors such as visiting the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Gueirn, the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Animal and nature lovers will discover an abundance of trees and plants as well as a variety of creatures such as alpacas and chickens. You can do a little shopping and stop for a bite to eat. All are welcome.
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