Events & Celebrations
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Catholic Sisters Week: Celebrating Sister Gretchen Sills OP
March 7, 2024
I have deep gratitude for Sister Gretchen Sills. She was my mentor during my year of discernment to become a Dominican Associate. Sister Gretchen is a thoughtful, kind, and wise woman who shares her faith generously with others. My heart is full of her contributions to my spiritual growth. Thank you, Sister Gretchen! ~ Carol […]
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Catholic Sisters Week – Let’s Show Sisters the Power of Their Presence!
March 1, 2024
Let’s show the Sisters who have taught us, mentored us, and stood by us — lots of love during Catholic Sisters Week! We see Sisters advocating for the rights of migrants, educating the next generation, welcoming refugees, promoting peace, ministering to the homebound. During Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, let’s take the opportunity to introduce […]
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“Come seek the tender faithfulness of God.” – Lent Week 3
March 1, 2024
Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 3: Sundays of Lent – March 3 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. Come seek the tender faithfulness of God. Free us in mercy from the sins that […]
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PRAYER FOR CHAPTER FOR DOMINICAN SISTERS~GRAND RAPIDS
February 28, 2024
CHAPTER is the time during which the Congregational business of elections and Constitution review occurs for the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. Every six years, there is a change in the Leadership Team. A newly elected Leadership Team steps forward to lead the mission and life of the Congregation. Members of the former Leadership Team, […]
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“Long have I waited for your coming home to me” – Lent Week 2
February 21, 2024
Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 2: Sundays of Lent – February 25 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new […]
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Recall Hymns of Praise that Lift Our Hearts This Lent – Week 1
February 14, 2024
Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Ash Wednesday reminded us that we are loved by a merciful God. It reminded us to love our neighbors and all Creation. The entire Lenten Season is the story of the power of love […]
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From Ashes to Reflection to Conversion of Heart…
February 13, 2024
From Ashes to Reflection to Conversion of Heart… Ash Wednesday reminds us that we are loved by a merciful God. It reminds us to love our neighbors and all Creation. The entire Lenten Season is the story of the power of love to change our hearts. Christ’s life, death and resurrection give us Hope and […]
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National Day of Service Honors Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
January 11, 2024
How might you give of your time, talent, and treasure to PRAYER, STUDY, SERVICE, COMMUNITY? The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 15 is the 28th anniversary of the DAY OF SERVICE that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day […]
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A Prayer for Epiphany
January 3, 2024
In the Catholic tradition, Epiphany is a time that offers us hope and encouragement that the gift of Christ can be found in our own lives. In celebration of Epiphany, January 6, we offer this prayer. Jesus became human – To show us how to love:Wholeheartedly, selflessly,inclusively, unconditionally. To show us who to love:All – […]
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A New Year Offers New Possibilities
December 28, 2023
A new heart…a new spirit I will put within you…. Prophet Ezekiel 36:26 In 2024, We stand ready To find God’s grace in our midst, To lead amid uncertainty, To reverse the trends of negativity, To honor those who labor tirelessly and generously, To celebrate the goodness of nature and human nature! In 2024, We […]