Justice: Prayer, Study, Service

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  A Hymn Lamenting Gun Violence

  May 30, 2023

  God of Mercy, You Have Shown Us A Hymn Lamenting Gun Violence Suggested melody: “God of Day and God of Darkness” God of mercy, you have shown us ways of living that are good: Work for justice, treasure kindness, humbly journey with your God.” Yet your people here are grieving, hurt by weapons that destroy. […]

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  A Contemplative Guide to Laudato Si’ Week 2023

  May 17, 2023

  Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity A Contemplative Guide to Laudato Si’ Week 2023 Please join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in this contemplative experience from May 21-28, 2023. Thank you to the Office of Peace, Justice, and the Integrity of Creation, Sisters of Charity of New York and the Office of Peace, […]

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  Remembering Pat Daly OP… and the Heroes Of Socially Responsible Investment

  February 10, 2023

  This Op-ed by Cliff Rosenthal was originally published January 3, 2023 in Next City. Next City’s journalism centers marginalized voices while amplifying solutions to the problems that oppress people in cities. At a time when cities face rampant inequality and urgent challenges, Next City’s work as a nonprofit is critical: by spreading real stories and […]

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  A Prayer for the End of Human Trafficking

  January 20, 2023

  A Prayer for the End of Human Trafficking As shared by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, N.J. God of freedom, beauty and truthwe believe that your deepest desire,your most powerful energy,is that all creation might know abundant life.We raise our voices in anguished prayerfor our sisters and brothers,women and girls, men […]

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  Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through Service

  January 13, 2023

  National Day of Service Honors Life & Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How might you give of your time, talent, and treasure to PRAYER, STUDY, SERVICE, COMMUNITY? The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 16 is the 28th anniversary of the DAY OF SERVICE that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life […]

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  Tools for Growth Towards Inclusion

  January 11, 2023

  A Reflection by Sr. Rosanne Szocinski OP Today, as a white person, I need to admit that if I am not part of the solution, I am part of the problem. Recognizing that areas of my life may have incurred some blind spots over the years, I had a chance to participate in the Grand […]

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  Invite to Pray for United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27

  November 3, 2022

  Please join us in prayer for a successful and positive outcome of the United Nations Climate Change Conference November 6 – 18. Commonly referred to as COP27, this 2022 conference is being held in Egypt, in the city of Sharm El Sheikh, November 6 to 18. “Sharm El Sheikh is Egyptian for the city of […]

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  Laudato Si Video Series by Sr. Mary Catherine Fodrocy OP

  October 4, 2022

  Our Common Home & One Human Family Video Series includes 12 videos, each 3-5 minutes in length Video 1 – Introduction Video 2 – Dream a Path to a Better Future Video 3 – Integral Ecology Video 4 – Caretakers of Earth Video 5 – Doing Something About Plastic Video 6 – The Common Good […]

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  Laudato Si Gatherings for Associates & Sisters

  July 19, 2022

  Upcoming Laudato Si’ Gatherings Please save the dates for upcoming events. Saturday, Sept. 10 — Study Day Saturday, Oct. 1 — Prayer Gathering Saturday, Nov. 5 — Goal Planning Session   Learn more about our Laudato Si Commitment and Actions. https://www.grdominicans.org/ministries/laudato-si-action/

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  theWord Daily Homily – July 11, 2022 – Megan McElroy OP – Living and Praying Liturgy Well

  July 11, 2022

  Living and Praying Liturgy Well For 11 July 2022, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Isaiah 1:10-17 theWord daily homilies from the Order of Preachers This preaching can also be listened to and shared from this website. https://word.op.org/2022/07/11/27714/   https://word.op.org/audio/2022/07/11-mcelroy.mp3 HOMILY: Monday of the 15th Week of Ordinary Time Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-17 […]