Thanksgiving Greetings from Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP
Dear Friends, Centuries ago, St. Paul encouraged the community in Philippi saying: “Do not worry about anything, but present your needs to God in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then the peace of God, which is beyond all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (4:6-7) Might those same words be a mantra of hope for us today? As a community of believers, let us raise our voices in praise for all the blessings given […]
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Holy Listening, Sacred Compassion: Paths to a Healing Communion
The seemingly unending pandemic, climate change, natural disasters, discrimination, inequality, injustices, and violence of every kind-all the “-isms” we can think of (racism, ageism, sexism, etc.), ideological, political, and religious conflicts-impact and shape our lives in ways we might never imagine. They can spawn deep-seated, contagious anger, embed themselves in the lives of family, friends, and colleagues and put people at odds with each another. How do we deal with this reality? Is ignoring the other the only […]
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The Dominican Family in Myanmar Needs Your Help
Our Dominican Family in Myanmar needs your prayer and action today. Since the military coup there on February 1 the country has been in chaos, with a brutal crackdown on dissent and attempts to silence the country’s media. On Nov. 11 the United Nations Security Council issued a rare, unanimous call for an immediate end to fighting in Myanmar and for the military to exercise “utmost restraint.” Our Dominican brothers and sisters in Myanmar request our attention and […]
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How St. Catherine of Siena Healed the World
Catherine Benincasa was born in mid-14th century Tuscany, a plague-ridden, economically and politically unstable time-much like our own. She and her twin sister were the 23rd and 24th children in a prosperous family of 25 children of Lapa and Jacopo di Benincasa, wool dealers. By the time Catherine died at the age of 33 in 1380, she had left her mark on this challenging, desperate period of ecclesial history. Images courtesy of Sisters Kathleen Anne Tait, Maristella Dunlavy, […]
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Sister Constance Klamroth, OP
Sister Connie’s Services Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00-5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704 Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Nov. 3, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Funeral Mass livestream link Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park, 10 a.m. Thurs. Nov. 4. Livestream on Facebook. Springfield Dominican Sister Constance Klamroth died October 31, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent, in the 67th year of her religious profession. She […]
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Ask Us Anything – F.L.O.W.cast Listen
Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask a sister? Drop it in the comments below and it could be answered on an upcoming episode of F.L.O.W.cast! Ask Us Anything – F.L.O.W.cast Listen Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask a sister? Drop it in the box below and it could be answered on an upcoming episode of F.L.O.W.cast! Please remember to keep all questions kind and appropriate for our sisters.(Required)Email(Required)
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Allhallowtide: Changing Up Your Family’s Halloween Traditions
Day Hour Minute Second The countdown to Allhallowtide has begun! Many regions of the country are experiencing some relief from COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, increasing the prospect that Halloween celebrations may give children and families a welcome respite and a time for enjoyment. The origins of our modern Halloween rituals lie deep within the human story. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a fascinating history and a tradition worth recovering and appreciating. The origin of “All Hallows Eve”-or […]
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Sister Ann Regina Baker, OP
Sister Ann Regina’s Services Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00-5:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704 Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Funeral Mass live stream link Burial: Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 19. Livestream on Facebook. Springfield Dominican Sister Ann Regina Baker died October 14, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent, in the 83rd year […]
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