Advent
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O Wisdom “Seek wisdom, Look around, see it everywhere”
December 17, 2021
Oh! Wisdom, how we need you now more than ever! You, Sophia, the breath, the power of God, the feminine face of God. Come and show your people the way to salvation. Below, the reading from Proverbs is one of several books of wisdom grouped together and occurring before the Book of Isaiah, the prophet […]
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Advent Week 1 Reflection: The Rule of Law
November 29, 2021
Bible readings: Jer: 33:14–16, Ps: 24, 1 Thes 3:12– 4:2, Luke 21: 25-28, 34–36 The liturgical year begins in Advent. The Latin word refers to “the one who comes”, who is the Messiah. The entire biblical Old Testament is the story of one hope. The prophet Jeremiah recalls on the first Sunday of Advent that […]
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Advent 2021
November 28, 2021
Advent summons us to the beginning. The lavishness of God’s compassion and mercy frame yet another year for us. With the arrival of Advent’s first Sunday, we attend to this mystery one more time. … Our Christian tradition proclaims this as both an event already accomplished in human history and an event moving toward fulfillment […]
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Dominican Month for Peace 2021 — We Pray for Venezuela
November 23, 2021
A Video Introduction to Venezuela Join us in Prayer Sunday, November 28 begins the fifth annual Dominican Month for Peace. After joining forces to help our Dominican family in Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Ukraine, we now turn our attention to Venezuela – the country […]
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A Prayer for Advent 2020: Christ-Light
November 25, 2020
The candles of Advent remind us of Christ-Light, Light of Life. The ritual of lighting the candles, contemplating the movement from darkness to light, the meaning of Christmas and birth of our Savior. Each person is the living legacy of Jesus, who commissions us to be Christ-Light in our world. Join the Dominican Sisters ~ […]
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Sister Inspiration: Advent is my favorite season
November 20, 2020
Advent is my favorite season – it is a time of prayerful waiting and expectation. Advent helps me take the time to sit and reflect. This gives me a sense of hope, even when times are filled with conflicts. Michigan winters with snow gracing the landscape is breathtaking, crisp and refreshing! My favorite Advent scripture […]
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Christ-Light, An Advent Poem by Sister Mary Ann Barrett OP
October 16, 2020
Christ-Light, we crave Your Holy Light. Shine in our darkness. During this Advent Season, Be with us. As, together, we shine Christ-Light Wherever we may be. Christ-Light, we crave Your Holy Light. Shine in our darkness. Christ-Light of Hope Grace us with Courage and Words of Truth. Christ-Light, we crave Your Holy Light. Shine in […]
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December is Dominican Month of Peace: Solidarity with India
December 5, 2019
December is Dominican Month of Peace – a time when the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids act in solidarity with our Dominican brothers and sisters worldwide. This is the season of Advent, when we are all waiting for the celebration of the mystery of the incarnation of the Prince of Peace. The idea of this Dominican Month […]
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Learn About the Tradition and Significance of O Antiphons, A Program at Dominican Center
December 2, 2019
If you have ever wondered about the beautiful tradition of O Antiphons, Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP has prepared a program especially for you. “O Antiphons: The Tradition and Significance” of the 7 Nights of Prayer is at Dominican Center Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:00-11:30am. The O Antiphons are short, Scripture-based Advent prayers from the Middle […]
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Advent O Antiphons 2019
November 18, 2019
All are welcome to join us for this 7-day prayer ritual. It is an ancient ritual of the Church that includes a candle light procession, the singing of hymns and psalms, the proclamation of scripture, preaching, and chanting of Old Testament prophecies. View more Advent and Christmas worship services at Marywood. Dec 17 – 23 […]