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Colloquy: A Poem by Sister Karen Freund, OP

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Colloquy Our sister Catherine heard your Word fully as her clear, decisive gaze fell upon Siena and her world. In the winter of their intrigue and corruption she yearned for the summer birds of charity and truth. Your Word was the song she sang to keep in mind the birds that winter made so hard to find. As she hummed its melody, her voice became your voice. Her hands your hands. Even in midst of darkest winter she knew heaven was not simply yet to be but was come already, evolving to fullness and strengthened by your light. Through her you continued befriending, feeding, clothing, loving with an everlasting love. You sent her. As the Father sent me, I am sending you. Sent with the same mission: That they may know the truth. She brought your very Spirit to young and old to sick and healthy to loving and loveless. She sang your song with open heart. Sing that song in me so I may echo its truth: You who make the sun to rise, let your light shine in me. You who send the rain, water my parched spirit. You who clothe the flowers, blossom forth the fruit of your love. You who give the increase, bless the work of my hands. You who guard me as the apple of your eye, give me rest in your presence. You who have carved me in the palm of your hand, let me never forget what you have done. Give me a heart open and ready to be sent. To be sent as Jesus was sent, as Catherine was sent. Nothing more. Nothing less. Sister Karen Freund, OP, 1975

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The third Sunday of Advent is marked by joy.Luke 2:10-11 says, “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Lord, the good news of Jesus' arrival brings such joy to our world!#dominicansistersofspringfieldillinois #forthelifeoftheworld #spdomdotorg ... See MoreSee Less

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Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois

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Challenges related to language-learning for immigrant women often mean they are among the last in their families to learn English. The Springfield Dominican Sisters have opened a new literacy center to meet the language-learning needs of women and we need volunteer tutors to join us. Sister Katherine O'Connor and tutor-volunteer Tammy McCormick talk about the new center and the rewards of being in relationship with women passionate about learning English. flowcastlisten.org/episode/literacy/Help us support the new center and donate now!bit.ly/3Oatv0u #dominicansistersofspringfieldillinois #forthelifeoftheworld #spdomdotorg ... See MoreSee Less

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