Catholic Theological Union

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  Inclusion Team Discussion: Black Lives Matter

  March 10, 2021

  The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids Inclusion Team exists to foster growth and transformation that creates, supports, and sustains a diverse, inclusive, and racially equitable culture on the Marywood campus. We challenge ourselves to engage in the work of anti-racism. Periodically we’ll share resources from our discussions and invite you to consider them for your personal reflection. […]

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  Holy Land Retreat 2020 with Biblical Scholars Reid and Hoppe

  December 2, 2019

  Join biblical scholars Sr. Barbara Reid, OP and Fr. Leslie Hoppe, OFM this summer for a retreat in the Holy Land from June 25-July 6, 2020. This retreat experience is for those who wish to reflect on the Scriptures while viewing the biblical landscape. With the guidance of Fr. Leslie Hoppe, OFM and Sr. Barbara […]

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  Training Men and Women Religious in Formation and Interculturality at Catholic Theological Union

  November 26, 2019

  Lucianne Siers, OP, is director of the Institute of Religious Formation at Catholic Theological Union. She facilites a program to train men and women who lead formation programs in their communities. Georgia Perry with Global Sisters Report interviewed Siers about the program she developed. In your program, in addition to promoting diversity, you also make […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Barbara Reid, OP

  February 22, 2019

    Today, we bring you Barbara Reid, OP and an invitation to reflect together on the Truth about God. Sister Barbara is Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. In this program: “What is Truth (John 18:38)? Reflections from Biblical and Dominican Perspectives on Seeking Truth”, Sister Barbara will guide us […]

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  What is Truth: Reflections from Biblical and Dominican Perspectives on Seeking Truth

  February 11, 2019

  Grand Rapids Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, OP is professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. This past Sunday, Feb. 10, Sister Barbara presented a program about Truth from Biblical and Dominican perspectives. The program was part of Watch and listen now by clicking on the video below. Sr. Barbara shared the […]

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  Maureen Geary, OP Granted Honorary Doctorate of Laws

  May 9, 2018

  Among the more than 300 graduates at Aquinas College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, Sister Maureen Geary, OP, prioress of the college’s founders, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, joyfully accepted her place among the Saints. “Sr. Maureen so richly deserves this honor,” said fellow Aquinas trustee and Dominican Sister, Barbara Reid, OP. “She […]

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  Shepherding Feminist Biblical Interpretation, An Update with Barbara Reid, OP

  December 14, 2017

  In November 2015, Grand Rapids Dominican Sr. Barbara Reid launched the Wisdom Commentary series, a groundbreaking project offering feminist interpretation for every book of the Bible. There are now 13 volumes out, and two of them have won Catholic Press Association awards. People are starting to know about the series now, and there’s an interest […]

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  Inflamed with Mercy — A Brief Immersion in Scripture

  March 20, 2016

  By proclaiming a Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis has shone a spotlight on what is the very essence of God, revealed most fully in the person of Jesus. Theologians and believers have long struggled to understand God’s mercy in relation to divine justice with questions like: If God is all merciful, how can God also […]

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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 […]