Jesus said to them: Come and see!

Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, 

“What are you looking for?” 

They said to him, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” 

He said to them, “Come and see!” (John 1:38-39)

If you missed the February “Come-and-See Weekend, 

you can still make plans to attend the next one in March!

To register, click on the link below:

https://dominicancenter.com/programs/come-and-see-weekend/ 

I invite you to come spend some time with us –

the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids

March 17^th – 19^th, 2017! 

I have heard from some of you already, and I look forward to meeting you in person! 

Please register 

– even if you have already told me that you’ll be attending – 

by clicking on the following link:

https://dominicancenter.com/programs/come-and-see-weekend/ 

This way I’ll be sure to have a room reserved for you.

Remember: There is no cost for this weekend.  

Room and meals are provided.   

Below are some of the notes, emails, comments we received from the February Come-and-See participants:

“I am writing to thank you for the beautiful experiences you blessed me with during your ‘Come and See’ weekend.”

“Your witness to pure joy, love, hope, sisterhood, and to JESUS CHRIST deeply moved me.”

“I felt very welcomed and at home. Wish I could have stayed a little longer.”

“I was blessed to observe your joy, your love for life, your love for one another, and your passion for justice.”

“I still do not have an answer from God as to what my call will be, but what I do know is that spending time with the Sisters has only helped me to grow more!”

“…being able to stay in a guest room only a couple yards from Jesus is pretty amazing!”

“I so much appreciated the hospitality of the sisters.”

“I don’t know yet what the Lord has for me, but I am so peaceful, and I will wait patiently because your witness has shown me the beauty in His call.”

“Thank you for the Blessing!”

“I felt the Holy Spirit in the sisters and in the buildings we were in.”

“Interacting with the sisters and participants brought me a lot of joy.”

“Your relationships with one another and with the Lord are beautiful.”

“The sisters presented a realistic view of religious life – it's beauty plus struggles.” 

“Thank you for a wonderful experience!”

Call us, visit us, email us!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! “

Let all you do be done in love.” 1 Cor. 16:14

“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19

Come and See!

February’s Come-and-See was absolutely wonderful.  We had some wonderful participants, met new faces, made new friends, prayed, played, ate, toured, connected, slept, listened, discerned…  The Sisters are still talking about it!  …and I miss each one of you already!  I’m just happy that I can put some faces to your names when I pray for you each day!  I hope you are now prayerfully ‘unpacking’ all the information you received this past weekend!  Know that I’m just a phone call or email away if you need to chat about anything!

Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, 

“What are you looking for?”

They said to him, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” 

He said to them, “Come and see!” (John 1:38-39)

The next Come-And-See Weekend with the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are just around the corner: March 17 – 19, 2017.  I have heard from some of you, and I am looking forward to meeting you in person! 

Please register – even if you have already told me that you’ll be attending – by clicking on the following link:

https://dominicancenter.com/programs/come-and-see-weekend/ 

This way I’ll be sure to have a room reserved for you, and I’ll know whether you will be attending in March.  There is no cost for this weekend.  Room and meals are provided.  

If you are flying, please provide your flight information so we can get a ride for you from the airport:   

Airline: ___________________ Flight #: __________

 

Date/Time of Arrival: _________________________________

 

 

Come and See This Weekend

Welcome!

Come and See 
This Weekend

I’m doing final touches in preparation for this weekend’s Come and See!  The Sisters and I are excited and looking forward to meeting those of you who will be with us.  We have kept each one of you in our prayers! 

This is an exciting ‘new time’ in the history of religious life!  There is a growing desire among many Catholic adults to belong to something greater than themselves, building relationships within the context of a Catholic community; to know God at a deeper level through prayer; to open minds and hearts through study; and to serve where the need is great. 

The Four Charisms of Dominican Life:  Community, Prayer, Study and Service offer the perfect platform to fill this hunger.  The Women who will be with us for the Come and See Weekend will have an opportunity to experience the Dominican charism around:

· Community ~   We come together to give witness to Gospel values.  In community, we are continually shaped, supported, and challenged.

· Prayer ~ It is in our prayer that we celebrate the Word of God and allow ourselves to be formed and sent forth by that Word.

· Study ~ The Dominican emphasis on study opens our hearts and minds more fully to discover how God is revealed in the created world and in each other.

· Ministry ~ Our service is as diverse and creative as are the gifts and talents of our members.  New ventures as well as long-standing commitments give witness to a faithful ingenuity and creativity.

Here’s a preview of some of the things that are waiting for you:

GR Dominican Bags

 

 I'm looking forward to seeing some of you this weekend!

Blessings!

World Day for Consecrated Life

World Day for Consecrated Life

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted World Day for Consecrated Life.  For 20 years the Church has marked February 2 as a day of prayer for women and men who have consecrated their lives through the profession of vows and as a day to pray for vocations to the consecrated life!  This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day.  Candles are blessed on this day symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world.  This day is also an invitation for all, not just those who live the consecrated life, to receive the light of Christ and to become the light of Christ in the world!

The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life is transferred to the following Sunday in order to highlight the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church.

This week is also National Catholic Schools Week.  Some of our Sisters at Marywood have been invited to local schools in the area – especially to some of the schools where our Sisters taught for many years.  A group of Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids met with the students of Holy Spirit School this morning also to celebrate Catholic Schools Week! (Pictured below, Left to Right: Sisters Chela, Maria Goretti, Verona, Nathalie, Joyce Ann,Joan T., Joan A.)

Come and See Weekend – Next Week!

Registrations for the Come and See Weekend on February 10^th – 12^th are coming in!  Have you registered yet?  You can do this online.  Register by clicking on the link below:

https://dominicancenter.com/programs/come-and-see-weekend/

Remember there is no charge to attend – just get yourself here! (But you do have let me know you're coming so that I can reserve a room for you!)