Dear Friends,
We greet this Christmas Season with the honest recognition that our hearts are filled with lament, gratitude, and hope.
Lament as we join Earth and her people calling for systemic change to heal the suffering found in our shared global community.
Gratitude as we recognize the goodness in all of creation that is restorative, renewing, and resurrected.
Hope as we deepen our relationship with the One whose incarnational presence is a forever promise.
Together, may we celebrate with deep joy this Christmas the life of Christ within and among us.
Christmas blessings to you and all those you love from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield.
Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP
P.S. For our friends who are grieving a loss or suffering ill health, we know these holy days can be difficult. Please know that you and your loved ones are held in our prayer whatever the state of your heart today! Here are tips for helping yourself or a loved one through grief during the holidays.
