Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

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  Her Story: Sister Inspiration – Sr. Geneva Marie Schaub, OP

  November 10, 2017

    It was 1953 when Sr. Geneva Marie Schaub happened upon a couple of sisters repairing rosaries. She listened, and watched, and decided making and repairing rosaries “was important work”. She describes some of the rosaries and people that she has touched. “Once, a women came to me with a rosary she had found in […]

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  Prayer and Reflection in the Face of Violence – Thursday

  November 9, 2017

  Let us pray for the families and friends of the innocents murdered in New York and Sutherland Springs, Texas. Because we are human, we suffer angst, anger, and hopelessness during times like these. As Dominicans, we seek peace and truth through prayer, reflection, and action. May this reflection bring you closer to peace and truth. […]

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  Prayer & Reflection in the Face of Violence – Wednesday

  November 8, 2017

  A Reflection for You “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” ― Augustine of Hippo As Dominicans, we seek peace and truth through prayer, reflection, and action. May this reflection bring you closer […]

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  Prayer & Reflection in the Face of Violence – Tuesday

  November 7, 2017

  Let us keep the families and friends of the innocents murdered in New York and Sutherland Springs, Texas in prayer today. As Dominicans, we seek peace and truth through prayer, reflection, and action. If you are moved, uplift your heart and voice with us in prayer and reflection. A Prayer (found on the wall of […]

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  Prayer In the Face of Violence – Monday

  November 6, 2017

  Let us pray for the families and friends of the innocents murdered in New York and Sutherland Springs, Texas. Because we are human, we suffer angst, anger, and hopelessness during times like these. As Dominicans, we seek peace and truth through prayer, reflection, and action. May this reflection bring you closer to peace and truth. […]

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  Her Story: Sister Inspiration – Sr. Mary Donnelly, OP

  November 3, 2017

    I stand in awe of my students at Notre Dame, what their dreams and aspirations are for themselves and the world. The young women with whom Sister Mary Donnelly, OP lives in community, as rector at the University of Notre Dame, are searching for identity: answers to Who am I? Who do I want […]

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  A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Lillian Bockheim, OP

  October 26, 2017

    Glory and Praise to our God who alone is light to our days. Many are the blessings to those who trust in God’s ways. Sixty years of blessings. How can I give thanks to the Lord for his great goodness to me? I have received so many, many blessings: my wonderful Bockheim family, my […]

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  Anti-Nuke Nuns Preach Peace Through Presence

  October 23, 2017

  No matter how craven the politics, how divided the country, how hateful the speeches and tweets become, these sisters of resilience and resistance fight their battles with messages of peace. “This is our vow,” said [Carol] Gilbert. “It’s why we keep on keeping on. We will never give up.” [Ardeth] Platte nodded in agreement. “I […]

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  A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Marjorie Stein, OP

  October 20, 2017

    “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord.” – Jeremiah 29:11 It is only by the grace of God and support of family and community that I am celebrating 60 years as a Grand Rapids Dominican Sister. I have been blessed. I was born and raised in […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids Stand Against Racism, Hatred, Violence

  October 11, 2017

  Events of the recent week have been alarming and disheartening to all of us. In a country and world torn by hatred, racism and violence, we all pray fervently and act as we are able to help bring about God’s Shalom. With the prayer and dream that all may be one we offer you our […]