“To all who are passionately dedicated to the search for new “epiphanies” of beauty so that through their creative work as artists they may offer these as gifts to the world.”
So began a Letter written by Pope John Paul II in 1999. He continued:
“None can sense more deeply than you artists, ingenious creators of beauty that you are, something of the pathos with which God at the dawn of creation looked upon the work of his hands. A glimmer of that feeling has shone so often in your eyes when—like the artists of every age—captivated by the hidden power of sounds and words, colours and shapes, you have admired the work of your inspiration, sensing in it some echo of the mystery of creation with which God, the sole creator of all things, has wished in some way to associate you.”
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” (Gn 1:31)
As we, the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, ring in the new year, we celebrate the message of John Paul II.
We call upon all the artists among us to help us breathe life into a new world as we step softly and boldly into 2026.
Aiding us in this message, we share the visions of three humble artists: painting by ♰Sister Madelyn Hronek, OP; song lyrics by © T. R. Ritchie, Whitebark Music, and singing by Sara Thomsen.
Enjoy this gift of song and message of LOVE as we enter this new year.
Click on the image below to hear Sara Thomsen sing “Somewhere to Begin.”
Additional verses: 2) Dream… 3) Love…
Lyrics appear below; we so hope you will sing along.
Painting by Sr. Madelyn Hronek, Lyrics by © T. R. Ritchie, Whitebark Music, Sung by Sara Thomsen
