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Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Respond to Killing of Patrick Lyoya
April 19, 2022
Our hearts are heavy and outraged at the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya. For the first time in thirty years, this month many religious traditions are celebrating their major feasts at the same time. These faith communities, which are an integral part of our Grand Rapids civic community, honor and ritualize significant traditions which speak […]
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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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Prayer and Reflection in the Face of Violence – Friday
November 10, 2017
Because we are human, we suffer angst, anger, and hopelessness when lives are taken from us through violence. As Dominicans, we seek peace and truth through prayer, reflection, and action. May this reflection bring you closer to peace and truth. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change […]
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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 […]