Mary Ann Barrett
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Following Jesus Through Lent
February 24, 2023
Following Jesus Through Lent Intent on Praying, Fasting and giving Alms. We are Disciples – listeners and learners, perfected by multiple and varied struggles. We are Apostles – messengers commissioned to “preach” God’s Reign through their lives. We are Evangelists – witnesses focused on the Word, living among God’s holy people. So, we act “in […]
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A Prayer for Epiphany
January 5, 2023
In the Catholic tradition, Epiphany is a time that offers us hope and encouragement that the gift of Christ can be found in our own lives. In celebration of Epiphany, we offer this prayer. Jesus became human – To show us how to love:Wholeheartedly, selflessly,inclusively, unconditionally. To show us who to love:All – as sisters […]
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A New Year to Renew my Life
December 31, 2022
I Arise Today…. Welcoming another Year to reconcile differences to witness joy to broaden my friendships; Welcoming another Beginning to live with gratitude to amend quarrels to model God’s generosity; Welcoming another Opportunity to practice non-violence to imitate Jesus’ mercy to celebrate insights; Welcoming another Invitation to let go, to hang on to listen attentively […]
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A Thanksgiving Prayer
November 24, 2021
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is Thank You, it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart, Dominican theologian and mystic Today, we lift our minds and hearts in Thanksgiving. For the Gift of Life: its births, deaths, and rebirths that foster our growth, its letting go and holding on that […]
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Mission & Ministry Summer 2021: The Treasure of Time
August 30, 2021
Heroes Work Here “Among the frontline workers whom we consider heroes are all of our employees. In the Summer 2021 issue of Mission & Ministry, we are saying thank you to each and every staff member. We are blessed by those who care for us as much as they care for their families. It is […]
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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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Sister Inspiration: A Prayer That We May All Be Thanks-Giving People
November 27, 2019
Each time we celebrate at the Eucharistic table Our hearts are broken open in Gratitude For the Love You lavish on us, O God. At our own tables of Hospitality today, We ask You, our Grace-ious God To fashion us into A Thanks-giving people, A For-Giving people, A Saints-giving people, A Care-giving people. May our […]
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Sister Inspiration: Contemplating God’s Blessings
November 21, 2019
In these days leading up to Thanksgiving, we contemplate God’s many blessings, shared day in and day out. For family and friends who en-courage us, For messengers of God who re-direct us, For our Body’s healing power, For the gifts of neighbors freely shared, For strangers who awaken us to newness, For the response-ibility to […]
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New 2018-2024 Leadership Team Installed During Mass at Dominican Chapel at Marywood
July 2, 2018
Feature Photo ( left to right) Prioress Sandra Delgado, OP, Vicaress Joan Williams, OP, Councilor Maureen Geary, OP, Councilor Megan McElroy, OP On Sunday, July 1 in Dominican Chapel at Marywood, the community welcomed the 2018-2024 Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids: Prioress Sandra Delgado, OP, Vicaress Joan Williams, OP, Councilor Maureen Geary, OP, and […]