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National SisterStory Interviews Sr Barbara Hansen About Oral History Project
December 4, 2015
Two bright women are coordinating the oral histories being captured by Aquinas students this semester: Sister Barbara Hansen, OP, and Dr. Amy Dunham-Strand. Sister Barbara is a Dominican sisters of Grand Rapids, Mich., the order that founded Aquinas College in 1886. Sister Barbara has been a professed Dominican sister for 58 years. She graduated from […]
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A Prayer for Thanksgiving
November 21, 2015
To pray as a litany… respond after each line… Gracious God, give us generous hearts To share whatever gift it is that you have given us… To acknowledge you as the giver of all good gifts… To give without counting the cost… To share without expecting something in return… To be wise in the way […]
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Preaching with Presence
November 2, 2015
The idea of companionship is commonplace for the Sisters vowed in the Order of Preachers. They preach each day with their very presence. The Order of Preachers was founded 800 years ago by Saint Dominic. Preaching is the act of sharing the Word of God. As members of the Order of Preachers, we are always […]
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Sr. Chela Gonzalez Professed Final Vows Oct 18 2015
October 18, 2015
We joyfully announce the Final Profession of Sister Chela Gonzalez on October 18 during the 10:00 am Eucharist at Dominican Chapel/Marywood! The Order of Preachers was founded by St. Dominic to witness and to preach God’s Word. We, the daughters of Dominic, formed by the Word, dedicate our lives to the mission of proclaiming the […]
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Spectrum Health’s Gift to Marywood Health Center
October 6, 2015
Since opening its doors in 2013, nearly 300 people have sought out the holistic rehabilitation therapy offered at Marywood Health Center, a health care ministry of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids in partnership with Porter Hills. Marywood Health Center, located on the Marywood Campus at 111 Lakeside Drive NE, in Grand Rapids, combines skilled nursing, rehabilitation […]
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Leaven ~ An Essential Element
October 2, 2015
Leavening agents: baking powder, baking soda, and yeast play a vital role in baking. Without them we would eat dense and flat baked goods rather than items with volume and texture. Dominican Sisters are like leaven. We strive to be agents of transformation. The Leavening Agent Jesus presents a parable to us asking the hearers […]
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The Power of Community Prayer
October 2, 2015
Sunday Assembly Unites the Sisters with the Greater Community Over the buzz of conversation and laughter the sound of soulful chimes quietly calls everyone to settle. Those gathered are here for our Sunday Liturgy. All agree that the community connections set the stage for the experience of communal worship. The chimes are enough – simple […]
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Blue Candle Prayer March for Victims of Human Trafficking 2015
September 26, 2015
The Blue Candle Prayer march for victims of human trafficking was well attended last Saturday despite ominous weather. We left Marywood in a torrent, saw the rainbow half-way there, and arrived at LaGrave Christian Reform Church as fellow walkers were putting their umbrellas away. We walked to raise awareness about local sex trafficking and bring […]
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God’s Tools
September 9, 2015
This Dominican sculptor carves faith stories out of stone and clay. “The 30 years since entering Aquinas College’s art program have included countless pieces. She’s participated in ArtPrize three times and also created the life-size bronze sculpture of St. Dominic on the Marywood Campus. Her pieces are a unique form of her preaching,” she says. […]
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Dominican Sisters Remembering Service September 4, 2015
August 28, 2015
Each year, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids welcome friends to gather for a Remembering Service to honor Sisters and benefactors who have passed. The service is Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at 11:00 am at Resurrection Cemetery, 4100 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, Mich. There is no need to RSVP to attend the service, your presence at the cemetery is warmly […]