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Oct 10 World Day Against the Death Penalty
October 9, 2020
Our Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids stance (2001) “commits us to make public proclamations for life when and where they are needed and to preach the justice of our commitment. We will be called upon to work in coalition with other groups, and to speak out at times of executions, to promote study and prayer […]
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Grieving Time: Breath and Radical Transformation
June 5, 2020
Around the United States, June 1, 2020 was planned as a shared day of grieving and remembering those who have died from COVID-19. And yet another grief was continuing to unfold — the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Leadership Team was focused on putting into […]
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Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Respond to Murder of George Floyd
May 29, 2020
We Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are horrified at the murder of Mr. George Floyd. We grieve with his family and those who loved him. We hold in prayer the people of Minneapolis – its citizens, elected officials, and those who are called to serve and protect the community. We stand with all who are […]
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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. […]