Lesson from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

"We are certainly more agreeable to the Divine Majesty when, in obedience, we are forming and teaching those poor little orphans than if, of our own will, we are praying all the day long on our knees."

~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

And so we have been called to continue to care for the poor and the orphans even as our Holy Father teaches us the way.  

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Thanks be to God!

A Solid Foundation

"...in order to attain the perfection to which you are

called, a solid foundation is required.

One cannot belong to God in an imperfect manner

and be happy here."

~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

The Way With Providence

Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us.  The way is not yet clear.  Grope along slowly.  

Saint Mother Theodore Guren

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Wise Words

"Let the evil one make all the noise he wishes around you. Do not mind him, but put yourself entirely beyond the reach of this malice by keeping close to Our Lord."~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Suffering

Indeed, it is very difficult, and it requires

 an uncommon virtue, not to make other suffer 

when we suffer.

Saint Mother Theodore Gurein

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Ponder these words.

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

Virtues and Qualities

Do not require from everybody the same virtues

and qualities.

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy  

Impiety

How impiety deadens the heart!

~Saint Mother Theodore Gueren~

Words well spoken!

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Jesus Has Time...

Jesus always has time;

he is always ready to listen to us.

~Saint Mother Theodore~

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy 

New Lights

"You will see many things in new lights if you give the Holy Spirit free access to you minds and your hearts." ~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Words from Saint Mother Theodore

Charity consists in loving sincerely persons 

whose inclinations are most opposed to ours, 

in pardoning those who injure us.

~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

The Only Way to Heaven

Let us take courage, my very dear Sisters; the Cross, it is true, awaits us at every turn, but it is the way to heaven. 

~~Saint Mother Theodore Guerin~~

Tomorrow on CNN there will be a documentary about the canonization of Mother Theodore.  Please watch.  It promises to be most enlightening.  It airs at 8:00 p.m.

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

On Holy Ground

I had the opportunity again to spend time at The Woods, that is Saint Mary-of-the Woods.  And there to tread on holy ground.  Yes, we followed the path of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin upon her arrival there nearly 160 years ago.  Having read about her journey in Mother Theodore Guerin, Journals and Letters, it was a wonderful experience to share it with others on this Providence Journey.  Sharing with the Sisters of Providence who live Saint Mother Theodore's mission and those of us who are learning to live it as Associates I was emboldened and excited to have been on Holy Ground.  The story of Mother Theodore is a true adventure!  An adventure worth sharing! 

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Thanks be to God!

Road to Providence

For the last year I have journeyed with Sister Dorothy, as my companion, on this Road to Providence. It has been a journey of self-awareness, reflection, and spiritual direction. I have found purpose in the time and talent I have been granted on this journey. And so, as I contemplate my commitment to the Sisters of Providence as an Associate and on this feast of their foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, I am drawn to their Litany of Non-Violence. Pray it with me if you will.

Litany of Non-Violence

Provident God, aware of my own brokenness,
I ask the gift of courage to identify how and where
I am in need of conversion in order to live in
solidarity with all Earth's people.

Deliver me from the violence of superiority and disdain.
Grand me the desire, and the humility, to listen
with special care to those whose experiences
and attitudes are different from my own.

Deliver me from the violence of greed and privilege.
Grant me the desire, and the will, to live simply
so others may have their just share of Earth's resources.

Deliver me from the silence that give consent
to abuse, wars and evil.
Grant me the desire, and the courage, to risk speaking
and acting for the common good.

Deliver me from the violence of irreverence,
exploitation and control.
Grant me the desire, and the strength, to act
responsibly within the cycle of creation.

God of love, mercy and justice,
acknowledging my complicity in those attitudes,
actions and words which perpetuate violence,
I beg the grace of a non-violent heart. Amen

Sisters of Providence
of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Thanks be to God!