Nurturing the kernal of truth
A reflection for the feast of St. Dominic We live in a time of deep division and polarization. Wealth wields power through weapons of war and economic policies. Famine and poverty deny fundamental human rights and dignity. Saint Dominic, whose feast we celebrate today, was no stranger to such realities. He chose the power of Gospel simplicity and charity to proclaim the truth of human dignity. During a famine in Spain, the student Dominic sold his treasured books […]
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“We have your back”
When our sisters and coworkers at Sacred Heart Convent say “We have your back,” you can count on that. Both sisters and coworkers at the motherhouse look out for one another, providing a safety net in order to ensure positive healthy outcomes and safety for all. Brad Cox, who leads the maintenance and groundskeeping departments at SHC, said caring for the well-being of the sisters is much more than maintaining the building’s mechanical systems. Safety first “Every day, […]
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Partners in Mission
By Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, OP The Springfield Dominican Sisters are celebrating 60 years of service to the Peruvian people. In response to a call from Pope John XXIII to send sisters to South America, four sisters volunteered in 1965. Today, native Peruvian Springfield Dominican Sisters serve in Lima and in Jarpa, a rural agricultural area. In late March seven of us travelled to Peru for the anniversary celebration in Jarpa where we have served for 25 years. […]
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Mowing the Grass Stairs: Lessons in Neighborliness
By Brandon Durham I have always enjoyed mowing. My yard is much smaller than the 5 acres I grew up on, so when spring comes it doesn’t take long to cut. The street out front is split by a raised median that is also part of my responsibility to maintain. What is striking about this strip is that as you go along the length of it, you can see how each house has influenced it. Odd trees, old […]
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Discern God’s Call
Sometimes all it takes is an invitation. Do you know a young woman who has a desire to make the world a better place? Who is considerate of others? Who asks insightful questions? Who has a gift for recognizing injustice? Who practices her Catholic faith? Who is attracted to matters of the spirit? Then you know a potential Dominican Sister of Springfield. If you know someone like that, your encouragement can make all the difference. Think about inviting […]
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What is leisure?
By Sister Judine Hilbing, OP While leisure can be defined as time spent away from business, work, domestic chores, and education, we simply can’t put it off until all the work is done. We need to take time to care for the mind, body, and spirit by carving out time and space for relaxation. Doing so provides an energy source that will help us accomplish our work in a more productive manner. Whether a person is engaged in […]
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Make a Pilgrimage of Hope for the Season of Creation
The public is welcome to open the 2025 Season of Creation by celebrating Mass with the Dominican Sisters at Sacred Heart Convent at 9:00 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1. “This day marks the opening of a month long, global, ecumenical celebration of the gifts of God’s Creation,” said Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, who chairs the Springfield Dominican Sisters Laudato Si’ Action Platform committee. “We are happy to welcome all who want to join us. “In fact, we are celebrating […]
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New card designs from Sister Maristella
Springfield Dominican Sister Maristella Dunlavy made her mark on Illinois’ civic life decades ago when she was the official calligrapher for the State of Illinois, hand-lettering resolutions for the House and Senate for $10 per piece. Each resolution took about three hours to letter with no “white out” and no errors allowed. Now she spends part of her day designing cards meant to uplift and inspire. Eleven new cards, in addition to her previous designs, are available now […]
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