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!)  

2017 Come and See Weekends

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)

Two Come-And-See Weekend Opportunities with the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are just around the corner.  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 by phone, in person, or via email 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 if you will be attending in February or in March.  There is no cost for this weekend.  Room and meals are provided.  

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On the Feast of the Epiphany

The Work of Christmas Begins!

I love this! ...a beautiful reflection as we come upon the 12th Day of Christmas... 
written by Howard Thurman...

The feast of Epiphany January 6th brings the Christmas season to an end. To mark the day, here’s a litany called “Now the Work of Christmas Begins” composed by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader.

When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home,
when the shepherds are back with their flocks,
the work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost,
to heal the broken,
to feed the hungry,
to release the prisoner,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among the people,
to make music in the heart.

–    ­Howard Thurman

Blessings!

Come and See Weekend in March!
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Happy New Year ~ 2017!