“Forget Yourself
And Think of Others”
Volunteering and Jesus’ Mission
This story by Sister Geraldine Kemper, OP, first appeared in JUST Words, Winter 2018. Many organizations depend on volunteers to achieve their mission. What motivating force compels someone to volunteer time, knowledge, energy, and love? Pope Francis said during an audience last March, “Love and charity are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who sped their lives in this way, in service of others…. When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love!” […]
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Happy 103rd Birthday Sister Pauletta Overbeck, OP!
Sister Pauletta was accompanied by her sisters this afternoon for cupcakes and punch to celebrate her 103rd birthday! <iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fspringfieldop%2Fvideos%2F10159746988470510%2F&width=743&show_text=true&height=520&appId” width=”743″ height=”520″ style=”border:none;overflow:hidden” scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″ allowTransparency=”true” allowFullScreen=”true”></iframe>
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An Anatomy of Systemic Change
Personal Transformation: The Heart of Systemic Change Transformational, systemic change does not happen overnight. At its core is personal transformation. Society-altering change begins in the human heart and radiates outward. Policy makers create transformational change when they allow their own hearts to change. Leaders who empower others often experience transformation over time. Through personal experience, hearing real stories, and practicing deep contemplative silence, they are brought to a moment of change. Here’s a look at a recent transformational […]
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A Christmas Letter from Iraq
“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Mark 1: 3 As we come this year to celebrate Christmas, we recall the nativity scene of 2014 in the Christian camp in Ankawa- Iraq, which was a tent among the tents of the displaced people who fled ISIS. Now, three years later, many of the displaced people returned home in the Plain of Nineveh, and celebrating Christmas. It has been months since people returned, and from […]
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Dominicans Name December Global Month of Prayer for Peace
2017 Focus: Peace in Colombia At the request of the Master of the Order of Preachers, The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are participating in a new global effort designating Dec. 1-January an annual time for prayer and action for peace in a country where Dominicans minister. This year the focus is on Colombia, where Dominicans have served since the sixteenth century. In a letter addressed to Dominicans worldwide, Father Bruno Cadore, OP, proposed the initiative as a way […]
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Giving Tuesday is tomorrow!
Giving Tuesday was started as the charitable counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it’s become so much more. After treating yourself, share the gift of the Dominican charism with others today! This year, we want you to share the love with our sisters and help us reach our goal. Donate now to help us kick off Giving Tuesday, and tell your family, friends, and coworkers. We want you to know that you are amazing—the sisters could […]
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Sister Mary Bernice Curtin, OP
Funeral Services Prayer & Visitation 4:15-6:15 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Funeral Mass 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Morning prayer and Committal 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 29. Burial follows, Calvary Cemetery All events at Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield Dominican Sister M. Bernice Curtin died November 26, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Taylorville, Ill., in 1932, and named Martha Eileen by her parents, Henry and Helen Marie Spressor Curtin. She […]
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“Father Gus” Tolton: Not Just a Catholic Hero
Dominicans Host New Live Drama about First African American Priest Dominicans Host New Live Drama about First African American Priest Springfield, Ill.—Tolton: From Slave to Priest, the live theatrical one-man drama performed by actor Andrae Goodnight and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Dominican Hall at Sacred Heart-Griffin East Campus in Springfield. The public is welcome 6:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2, at SHG, 1200 W. Washington Street, Springfield. Doors open at 6:00 […]
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