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Step away from the Noise at “Sound Scape” A BIG READ
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New Berlin, Ill.—Listen to the sounds of creation, enjoy fresh air, and get a respite from the noise and frenetic pace of life during “Sound Scape,” at Jubilee Farm, 10:00-11:00 Saturday, April 24, 2021. The free public event is offered by Jubilee Farm, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in partnership with the […]

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Second Week of Lent 2021

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“Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them…” Mark 9: 2-3 In the readings for the second Sunday of Lent, we hear the challenging story of Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac, followed by the story of Jesus’ transfiguration before three disciples

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First Week of Lent 2021

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“The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days…” Mark 1: 12 In this first week of Lent, we invite you to reflect on two stories of transformative encounters from the Gospels: the story of Jesus’ baptism and the parable of the Good Samaritan. The first story

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Service in the Community: A Reflection on Service from Current SHG Students

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For a number of years the sisters at Sacred Heart Convent and the students and faculty “across the blacktop” at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School have enjoyed a wonderful mutuality. Students are allowed to give one study hall period a week in service at the convent, where they come to read to sisters, or write letters

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Active Nonviolence: To Celebrate, Contemplate, and Live

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This article was originally published in the Winter 2020-2021 Edition of JUST Words. Susan M. Hickman is a Springfield Dominican associate and a member of the sisters’ Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Committee. Recently I was privileged to participate in a Pax Christi United Kingdom workshop on nonviolence. The sessions took place over five

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Consecrated Life: An Encounter With God through People

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In his homily on World Day for Consecrated Life in 2019, Pope Francis breathed new life and joy in to the observance when he called consecrated life—the vowed life of Catholic sisters, brothers, priests and consecrated lay people—”a living encounter with the Lord in his people.” In honor of the 25th World Day for Consecrated

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Contemplative Dialogue and How It Works

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We know that these are challenging times for conversation about the crisis facing our democracy. Are you at a loss about where to begin with a values-based, non-violent dialogue? Are you concerned about how to recover our sense of justice, unity, and trust after events in our nation’s capitol this month? We have some resources

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A (Hidden) Ministry Within a Ministry

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“You can do so much with a card!” ~ Sister Mary Francella Vyverman, OP Sister Mary Francella has been a pastoral minister for decades. Her experience has taught her how important the littlest gestures are for people who feel isolated and alone. That’s why she encourages you to send cards to your extended family, people

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“What Happened Here?” Understanding the Survival Trauma Response as a Step Toward Healing

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This article was originally published in the Winter 2020-2021 Edition of JUST Words. Sister Judine Hilbing reflects: It was the feast of the Visitation, a day to remember Mary as she ran with joyful news to her cousin Elizabeth. It was also the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and COVID-19 had cancelled all hope of

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Springfield Dominican Sisters Respond to Nation’s Crisis

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There is hope when the nation acknowledges it failings and pledges to renew a sacred commitment to the common good. The social justice office and the leadership of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield issued a statement today pledging their prayer, energies, and “collective desire for national healing and renewal” in a statement issued today responding

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The Year in Review: Our Top 50 Stories of 2020

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A Year We Won’t Soon Forget We all will have memories of 2020 that will define the rest of our lives. We have so many stories to tell about our year it is baffling to think that everything we listed in our top 50 stories happened within 365 days. We had to adapt to a

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Living Hope Testimonial: Using Our Talents for Good

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Living Hope Testimonials about the impact Sister Regina Marie had on her students have been coming in over the past few weeks and we’re beyond excited to share them with you! This week’s comes from Sherry Ungaschick. Want to read more about how Sister Regina is a sign Living Hope for all she touched? Head

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Living Hope Testimonial: A Box of Senior Photos

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Living Hope Testimonials about the impact Sister Regina Marie had on her students have been coming in over the past few weeks and we’re beyond excited to share them with you! This week’s comes from Michelle Londrigan. Want to read more about how Sister Regina was a Living Hope for all she touched? Head over

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Sister Regina Marie’s Prayer Techniques for Prisoners—Could They Work for You?

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“We’re all prisoners,” Sue Brosmith mentioned off-handedly. “It’s only the bars that are different.” With this comment, Sue spoke of the spiritual guidance she witnessed Sister Regina Marie Bernet share over many years of volunteer ministry at Jacksonville Correctional Center. For years Sue joined a “trio” of Dominican Sisters and other dedicated volunteers at the

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Living Hope Testimonial: Graced with Guidance