Sister
Lina Gaudette, an educator and Sister of Providence for
over 60 years, has written the book Theological
Reflections on Providence. The culmination of her
years of teaching, studying and reflecting on Providence
enabled her to share her thoughts through this
manuscript. Each section is available in a text format
through the links below.
"These reflections arise from insights found in Sacred
Scriptures and in some of my favorite authors. Over time
the language - but not the meaning - may have been
altered somewhat as I mulled the message in my mind and
tried to live by it. " - Sr. Lina Gaudette, SP
Theological Reflections on Providence
by Sr. Lina Gaudette, SP
"The question of Providence is
exceedingly difficult because it is at once
comprehensive and complicated. It is comprehensive
because it sums up God's relationship to the world and
to all history. It is complicated because it raises the
problem of the interaction between divine sovereignty
and human freedom. The former can never satisfactorily
be described, and the latter can never satisfactorily be
explained. With the question of Providence, therefore,
we come as close to the heart of the problem as we
possibly can. And the closer we come, the more deafening
the silence."
- Richard McBrien, in CATHOLICISM, page 321
Read each
chapter by clicking the links below:
Providence and Shipbuilding
A Particular Providence
The Human Face of Providence
Our Lady of Providence
Providence and Prayer
Providence and Culture
Providence Spirituality
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