Be With Us

The very purpose of the gifts of the spirit – is to share them. Dominican Associates are non-vowed women and men who desire to practice their Christian faith in the spirit of the Dominican Order of Preachers. Associates follow a formation path that includes classes and mentoring by other Associates and Dominican Sisters.

Associated with the worldwide Order of Preachers, our Associates preach through their presence — in word and deed. They find joy in sharing the good news of the Gospel in many diverse ways. Like others in the Dominican Family, Associates are empowered by their faith and deepen that faith through Prayer, Study, Community, and Service.

Touched by the Holy One, we journey in solidarity with the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids and with one another. Connecting and collaborating in Christian mission and spirituality, we embrace the Dominican charism, ministering in joyful faith and compassionate love.

The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God, is a daily prayer of the Catholic Church that sanctifies the day and marks the hours. All are welcome to prayer.

Download Liturgy of the Hours

Daytime Prayer– Can be prayed at Midmorning, Midday, or Midafternoon
Evening Prayer– A prayer of gratitude for what has been given or done well during the day
Night Prayer– The last prayer of the day, said before retiring
Office of Readings — Can be prayed at any time during the day

Worship In Person With Us

Marywood Chapel of the Word is located in our motherhouse at 111 Lakeside Ave, NE in Grand Rarpids, Michigan. We assembly for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Centering Prayer with Esther Yff-Prins is held via Zoom every Tuesday noon-12:30 pm
No registration is required. No cost.  Join the prayer

Participants will be greeted around 11:50 am. Come early, and please feel free to invite a friend or family member to join us!

Each month, beginning September 16, 2026. Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé has a contemplative rhythm, which includes singing repeated musical refrains, listening to Scripture, and meditative silence.

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Marywood Chapel of the Word
111 Lakeside Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Oct. 14, 2026
Nov. 11, 2026
Dec. 16, 2026
Jan. 13, 2027
Feb. 17, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 14, 2027
May 12, 2027

Retreats hosted by Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College — both silent and workshop-style — are offered throughout the year.  

During the holy season of Advent, join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids community for a unique, seven-night Advent experience of prayer and song to quiet your heart and nurture your spirit. Each night begins with a candlelight procession, liturgical music, scripture reading, and preaching — as we anticipate the birth of Jesus. New guest preachers join us each year.