"I cannot tell you what passed within me during the next half hour. I do not know myself, but I was so deeply moved that I could not utter a word. We continued to advance into the thick woods till suddenly Father Buteux stopped the carriage and said, 'Come down, Sisters, we have arrived.'" — from the Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin, Oct. 22, 1840
Every time I read these words, it gives me chills. How many generations of people — knowing the story of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin or not — have remarked upon entering Saint Mary-of-the-Woods about "something special" they felt? Every time I read this I am reminded that Mother Theodore had the same experience, many years ago, in uncharted territory.
The Sisters of Providence will celebrate the anniversary of their foundation with a special Eucharistic Liturgy in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The public is invited to attend. You can read more in our news releases.
1 comments:
I certainly felt that Saint Mary-of-the-woods was a special place when I visited recently. I couldn't have been more impressed.
Dr. Alan Bean
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