Racial Justice: Claiming Our Oneness in Christ
Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP, prioress general of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, preached at the first of a series of Evening Prayer & Preaching events scheduled at Sacred Heart Convent for 2020. Learn more here. Her text was Philippians 2:1-11. Peter Scazzero, the author of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, is quoted as saying, “Jesus may be in your heart, but Grandpa is in your bones.” Individually, institutionally, and nationally, we are influenced by the past. Consequences of actions […]
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Peace must Prevail
Statement on United States Engagement with Iran The U.S. Dominican Iraq Coordinating Committee calls upon the United States Government to de-escalate tensions with Iran In the midst of the sacred days of the Christmas-Epiphany season, our hearts and minds have contemplated the promised hope of God’s coming peace. Yet, during these days, we have also grown increasingly aware of the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. President Trump’s decision to order the assassination of Iranian military […]
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Forgo Violent Rhetoric, Break Cycle of Violence With Iran
Springfield Dominican Sister Marcelline Koch signed statement, calls for de-escalation of tensions with Iran Springfield, Ill.—Promoters of Justice for Dominican Sisters and Brothers nationwide call upon the U.S. Government to forgo “violent rhetoric and preparations for retaliatory attacks” against Iran. A statement released yesterday, on the Feast of Epiphany, says it is “critical that the circle of violence be broken and alternative and peaceful pathways to resolving the conflict be found.” The January 3 assassination in Baghdad of […]
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Sacred Heart Convent Evening Prayer Schedule for 2020
Looking for a welcoming place to ground your faith and recharge your spirit? The Dominican Sisters invite you to Join us for Evening Prayer & Preaching at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe Street, Springfield IL 62704. All Evening Prayer & Preaching events are scheduled for 6 p.m. Call 217-787-0481 for more information. All are welcome! In addition to the Evening Prayer & Preaching events, on Ash Wednesday we have an 11:25 a.m. Mass that may be convenient […]
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Our Top Ten: Most popular posts of 2019
2019 was a big year for the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. Here’s a short list of some of our—and your—favorite moments. Let us know what you think! Sister Mary Jo Sobieck gave quite the inspirational interview to Church Pop in July. During Lent, the Justice, Peace, and Care of Creation committee and the Associate Committee joined efforts to provide these thought-provoking reflections to “shake our indifference” toward the world’s greatest sufferings. Here’s a fun peak at the global […]
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Oh! God comes every day!
Oh! I thought to myself as I read kind, reasoned words, cautioning against alienating our immigrant neighbors who contribute so much to our community. Oh, I groaned, at the latest news of unethical and incompetent political leadership. Oh, I marveled, as I watched one of my sisters gently lead another, weaker member of the community to her place in choir. Oh, a friend pondered, as he recognized the magnitude of the work needed to free himself from the […]
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Sister Mary Xavier Kelly, OP
Sister M. Xavier’s Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m.—6:15 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St. in Springfield. Visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Peter Witchousky, celebrant. Morning Prayer, Remembering, and Final Commendation: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. Burial follows at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican […]
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Dominican Justice Promoters: Oppose U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
Sister Marcelline Koch Signs National Call To Keep U.S. in Global Agreement About the photo: Dominicans at COP25. From left, Sister Cecilia Espinella, Laurence Blattmer, Sister Marcella Zambrano, Father Xavier Gomez. A strongly-worded letter to delegates attending this week’s UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid includes the signature of Springfield Dominican Sister Marcelline Koch, who represents Dominican sisters and brothers from North America as the co-promoter of Justice, Peace, and Care of Creation. Her co-promoter is Dominican Father […]
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