The Sisters of Providence have been home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence since May 1, 1925, but devotion to Our Lady of Providence began long before. The original painting, "Mater Divinae Providentiae," dates back to 1580 and came into the possession of the Barnabite Fathers at San Carlo ai Catinari in Rome. It was placed in a corridor there, where it began to draw faithful visitors.While it is a beautiful piece of art, the Shrine also serves as a reminder of the importance of mothers. Special prayers are offered for the needs of all families, asking for the protection and intercession of Our Lady of Providence as Queen of the Home.
This year, the novena to Our Lady of Providence should be said Nov. 11-19. The novena will be offered daily through this blog. You can have it delivered to your inbox by clicking here to subscribe now.
The public is invited to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Providence on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Chapel in Owens Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. (Note the change of venue. Construction this year requires us to hold services in St. Joseph Chapel.) Providence Center staff and Sisters of Providence are included in a processional at the beginning and end of services. The painting of Our Lady of Providence, which is usually at the Shrine in Providence Center, will be placed in the sanctuary of the chapel.
More information about Our Lady of Providence can be found on the Sisters of Providence Web site at the links below:
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