Dominican Sisters
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Saint Nicolas Day Heralds Christmas Preparations at Marywood
December 7, 2017
Saint Nicolas Day is December 6 and Sisters Rena Ruddy, Phyllis Supancheck, and Angelina Gonzales heralded an early glimmer of Christmas at Marywood this week. Christmas carol singing, gatherings, blooming Christmas cactus, and Christmas tree trimming has begun. Join us this month for Advent and Christmas with the Dominican Sisters, Associates, and friends.
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Her Story: Sister Inspiration – Kathy Przybylski, OP
December 1, 2017
The Book Store at Dominican Center is a sacred corner on the Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids. Book titles call out to the curious and the seeking: Heaven Starts Now, Becoming a Saint, day by day; The Church of Mercy; Dementia: Living in the Memories of God; A Field Guide to Nature as Spiritual Practice; […]
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Advent O Antiphons Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters
December 1, 2017
Grand Rapids Dominicans pray the psalms from Dominican Praise each day. Antiphons are sung as an introduction and response to the psalms, and also before and after the Magnificat each day at evening prayer. During the last 7 days of Advent, the prayers of the Church become more intense, calling the Lord to come. So, […]
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A Blessing for You on this Saturday After Thanksgiving
November 22, 2017
Puzzling is one of the contemplative practices enjoyed by Sisters at Marywood. The puzzle table attracts the diligent puzzlers and the drop-in puzzlers. The Korson Sisters: David Therese, Lydia, and Peter Mary are great puzzle fans. Sister Carmella Conway is also a regular. Sisters Margaret Kienstra and Carol Ann Nowak are avid puzzlers. Sister Linda […]
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Her Story: Sister Inspiration – Sister Marie Celeste Miller, OP
November 17, 2017
“Leaven is essential to all good cakes. It makes them rise and provides the space for the batter to breathe and remain moist.” — Sr. Marie Celeste Miller, OP Inspired, this retired Aquinas College Art History professor, envisioned her next ministry as an opportunity to combine her passion for baking and artistic expression. Today, she is a […]
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Prayer & Reflection in the Face of Violence – Saturday and Sunday
November 11, 2017
A Prayer for the Families and Friends of those Murdered in New York and Sutherland Springs, Texas This prayer was found on the wall of a cellar. It was written by a Jew imprisoned in a concentration camp in Cologne Germany. I believe in the sun even when it is not shining And I believe […]
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Thanksgiving Mass with Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids
November 8, 2017
The public is invited to join the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids and Sunday Assembly at Dominican Chapel at Marywood on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 10:30 am for Thanksgiving Mass. We welcome Father Greg Heille, OP to help us celebrate this season of Thanksgiving. He is a true friend and colleague of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand […]
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Her Story: Sister Inspiration – Sister Sue Tracy with Friend Sue Schroder
June 30, 2017
“Coping with hope is an acquired skill — especially when it comes to cancer,” says journalist Sue Schroder. That indomitable cope with hope spirit is the legacy of Dominican Sister Sue Tracy, OP, who shared a friendship and camaraderie with Sue Schroder, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2009 and is now in remission. “Sister […]
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2017 Jubilarians
April 1, 2017
A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor Sisters and Associates and reflect on their unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate! We honor each Dominican Sister and Associate and the ways that they have shared […]
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2016 Jubilarians
May 1, 2016
A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate! We honor each Dominican Sister and the ways that she has shared her God-given gifts […]