The Gift of Sisterhood
Summer is often a time of family reunions and vacations.
That’s true for our Dominican community too. We celebrate our Dominican life
with great gusto!
Each summer we honor our sisters who are celebrating their
diamond, golden, and silver anniversaries. We fondly call them “our
jubilarians.” There are many trips down memory lane, time for renewing
friendships, and celebrating with family and friends. Laughter and tears express deep joy and
gratitude that touch hearts with renewed
commitment to Dominican life.
Another highpoint of
summer is coming together in August around the feast of St. Dominic (August 8).
These are our “Community Days,” our Sinsinawa family reunion. Ruth Poochigian,
OP has written about this year’s gathering in her blog on August 8. The gift of
sisterhood is alive in us. We entrust our lives to one another in a heartfelt
way that strengthens us for our mission of preaching and teaching the good
news. Sisters and Associates together went forth with exuberance and hope for our future.
Our Dominican family welcomes new members with open arms.
Can you imagine what it would be like to share in this gift?
Mary T. Johnson, OP
Westchester, Illinois
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