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Pope leads the “First Lenten
Station” at Santa Sabina
February
26, 2009 SANTA SABINA-- Continuing
a centuries old tradition, revived by Blessed Pope John XXIII, on Ash
Wednesday, February 25th, Pope Benedict XVI led the celebrations
marking the first Lenten Station at Santa Sabina, during which he encouraged
Catholics to live this Lent practicing prayer, almsgiving and fasting
following the example of St. Paul.
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Houston Dominicans Mourn Loss of
Prioress
HOUSTON,
March 6, 2009. Sr. Marygrace (Ginger) Peters, OP was celebrated among
her community sisters, family, friends and Dominicans from across the
US at funeral services February 26-27. Sister died February 21, 2009,
two days shy of her 67th birthday. READ MORE
Northeast Dominicans Take Next Steps in Collaboration
FOREST
PARK, IL – March 6, 2009 – Six Dominican congregations, commonly
named the Northeast Six (NED6) have completed a lengthy process of dicernment
and exploration that has led them to take the next steps in collaboration.
One congregation will pursue a merger, while the other five will continue
collaborations. READ MORE
THERE MUST BE ANOTHER WAY: March
6, 2009
LENT 2009: Dominican Call to Fast
The Iraq Coordinating Committee invites you to a Lenten Fast and Action on behalf
of the 4 million refugees that are displaced as a result of the war in Iraq.
While the economy at home is so much the focus of attention, do not forget that
even in a strained US economy, people are suffering around the world.
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MORE
Finding a Voice for Justice: A Reflection on the 10th
Anniversary of the First Voices for Veritas Delegation to Iraq Beth
Murphy, OP (Springfield) offers a reflection on the first delegation of Dominicans
to iraq in 199, which led to a lasting relationship between Iraqi and US Dominicans. READ
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Add your comments on an Iraq Committee blog
New Catholic Initiatives on Immigration Target Obama
Administration
CHICAGO,
IL March 6, 2009 --- In response to the devastating impact that
current immigration laws have had on so many families, local lawmakers
here, have organized a national effort to gather testimonies in
the form of petitions from U.S. citizens and permanent residents
about how they themselves have suffered. Francis Cardinal George
is among the supporters. READ MORE
Holy
Name Province Dominican's Collection on Display at MOBIA in New York
City
NEW
YORK -- Fr. Michael Morris’s collection of
vintage movie posters is currently on display as part of the exhibition Reel
Religion: A Century of the Bible and Film at the Museum of Biblical
Art (MOBIA) in New York City. As Paul Tabor, MOBIA’s Director of
Exhibitions, explains, “Film
is a recognized art form that has developed relatively recently. Not
unlike painters, filmmakers from the outset turned to the Bible for emotionally
powerful source material. The posters made to promote these films were
often works of art in themselves.” READ
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Faith
and Film: The Wrester
A drama centered on retired
professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson
as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back
in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. Critic Tom
Condon, OP offers his view of the film and warns:
I hope the recognition Mickey Rourke received for his performance helps
to revitalize his career. Just
don’t make me sit through this movie again. READ MORE
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Gift Giveaway
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and Noble or delivery of a loaf of delicious Sinsinawa Mound cinnamon
bread every month for a year? Download this PDF
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First Annual Conference
on Effective Liturgy: FORMED
by the WORD
July
30-31, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio MORE
NCR is offering
free access to
the entire March 2009 issue of Celebration
online MORE
“Don’t
be a sap, drink from the tap.” Read
the latest on our Practical
Planet about
the myths of bottled water.
Looking for a new retreat experience? Look over this PDF
brochure for a new contemplative
retreat offered by the Sinsinawa Dominicans.
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