Seeing ‘all creation as worthy of love and respect’

Providence Candidate-Associate Bill Hughes enjoys a moment with Sister Ann Casper.

“The spirituality I experience helps me see all people and all creation as worthy of love and respect. It also gives me courage to ask tough questions of myself, of the church, and of life without losing hope when things look dark or become discouraging,” shared William “Bill” Hughes, a Providence Candidate-Associate from Terre Haute, Ind.

Since last October, Bill has been meeting with his companion, Sister Ann Casper, and they have delved into the Spiritual Integration Units, the formation material used by candidates and companions for the year prior to the candidates’ first commitments next November. During their time together they have shared with one another the role that Providence has played in their lives. This year of orientation is a time for introspection, growth, contemplation, prayer and discussion.

“The units are wonderfully written, and they evoke serious engagement with the theology and life-experience of Providence. Though it is early in my candidate process I have already been pleasantly surprised to find lots of references to writers, materials and practices with which I am familiar. I strongly resonate with the process so far; I have told Sister Ann that this journey feels Providential at this point in my life. I have enjoyed the challenge of revisiting some topics and practices that have not been in the forefront of my life for a while,” concluded Bill.

Learn more about Bill and the “Holy Shove” that helped him to become a Providence Candidate-Associate.