Christmas

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  Peace Be With You This Christmas

  December 25, 2023

    In the silence of this holy night when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, was born, may we hear and heed the song of the angels announcing peace for all the world. May you and yours know the peace of Christ this Christmas season. Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids   * * *   En el silencio […]

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  Advent 2023 — Week 4 — A Visit to Remember

  December 20, 2023

  ADVENT WEEK Four    Luke 1:26-38 A Visit to Remember God comes each morning to greet me by name, “Hail, full of grace. I am with you.” I AM troubled by this greeting, I AM puzzled by its meaning, I AM in need of some clarification. So I PONDER IN SILENCE: To be a vital […]

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  Blessed Christmas to You and Yours

  December 21, 2022

  As our God became human and was born to Mary, Behold the love of God born in your midst. May this Christmas season be a time of celebrating, A time to see what God sees, A time to love the faces of all who surround you. Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids […]

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  Blessed Christmas to You and Yours

  December 22, 2021

  Our God emigrates from heaven to earth finding a home in the womb of a woman. This woman and her husband journey to Bethlehem, and lo, the child is born. This child seeks a safe place today; May the light of your heart guide him home. Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids […]

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  Emmanuel! Our God is with us! ¡Emanuel! ¡Nuestro Dios está con nosotros!

  December 25, 2020

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  ADVENTure 2019: Giving Thanks & Praise for the Blessings of Friends

  December 11, 2019

  May you wait in wonder, giving thanks and praise… Friends and Sisters filled the halls of Dominican Center last night, to celebrate ADVENTure 2019. Our annual festive fundraiser captured the spirit of the season, with twinkling piano music, bubbly refreshments, stellar cuisine, and joyful laughter and conversation. “Whatever you did for my brothers and sisters, […]

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  The Legacy Room at Marywood Announces Nativity Scene Exhibit

  December 3, 2019

  The Archives Department of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids has prepared a collection of Nativity Scenes. The exhibit will be on display until January 14, 2020. The Legacy Room is located on the same floor as Dominican Chapel at Marywood.

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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 […]

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  Advent and Christmas 2019 at Marywood

  November 18, 2019

  The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids invite you to pray with us this Advent and Christmas season on Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dates, times, and locations of worship services appear below or download the 2019 Advent & Christmas Brochure. Advent Weekend Liturgies Saturdays 4:00 pm – Eucharist: Chapel of the Word Sundays 9:30 […]