So many things have been happening in these past few weeks that have captured my attention and been swirling around in my mind. Our election results were finally in, almost all of them, and Joe Biden was declared the President-Elect. The current President has not yet conceded even though there seems no clear path to his staying on in the [...]
In these days when many people think of religious life as fading away or of diminishment, it is good to share stories of new life in community. The Sisters of Divine Providence in Texas have five very good reasons to celebrate! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic spiking in the San Antonio area, the Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP) celebrated life. Five [...]
The Sisters of Holyoke, MA have been awarded a special grant for Opioid Grief Support. This is just another way that Sisters of Providence are out there on the front lines helping others in need. Have you experienced the loss of a loved one from addiction? Here is an example of a program offering a source of support. Sr. Madeleine [...]
Nancy Sylvester, IHM, is the speaker for our WPC Providence Event on February 20, 2021. This is a virtual Event and it is free for any Sister who is a member of our Women of Providence in Collaboration. It is also open to all WPC Associates for a minimal fee. See our website for the full registration packet of materials. [...]
Sometimes amid the Covid 19 world we live in it is good to hear stories of how people have responded to the needs of this unprecedented event in our lifetimes. We need good stories and thoughts to give us hope. Sr. Maria Fest, CDP writes about an article she read and a workshop she attended that offer us a sign [...]
During these days of lockdown our presence to others is a real gift. This article shows that the telephone is playing a key role for the people on the reservation as Sr. Marie Rose listens to and walks with them the sacred journey of life. In a way, when Sr. Marie Rose Messingschlager, CDP moved last year to the Gallup, [...]
Witnessing the dying moments of George Floyd on TV while he was in the custody of Minneapolis Police, the very people who are supposed to protect all its citizens, we saw that Mr. Floyd was gasping for breath and saying, "Please, I can’t breathe." A sense of anger and helplessness came upon us as we couldn’t believe this was really [...]
"Have faith and trust in Divine Providence; whatever happens, happens, we have God and with God we have everything". Mother Bernarda Morin, 1921. This post comes from a pre-novice with the Sisters of Providence from the Emilie Gamelin group. I thought it had some good words to reflect upon during this pandemic time. Fabiola Reyes, SP wrote this reflection [...]
In this memorable year of 2020 the Women of Providence celebrate their 40th anniversary as an organization! The two founding members began their dreaming in the late 1970s. Sisters of Providence Michelle Holland, from Spokane, WA., and Ruth McGoldrick, from Holyoke, MA., met one another at a board meeting of the National Sisters Vocation Conference. They each remembered how thrilled [...]
It’s not often that I visit a cemetery. I’ve never really been the kind of person that goes there after the funeral and burial are over, because after all, the person isn’t really there. Physical remains, yes, but their spirit is enjoying the face of our Provident God. Why write about this? Because going to the cemetery was both a [...]
