Dominicans and Priorities
How do you define what or who is most important to you? Where does your energy go? What would you grab if you had to run out of a burning building?
There are so many ways to ask each of us what really matters. For Dominicans, our mission to share with others the fruits of our contemplation centers our lives around the life of Christ. We name mercy, love, peace, and justice as our main concerns. Prayer, study, community, and preaching make up the rhythm of our days and our nights. We work to free ourselves, our Congregation, and our world from racism. We join with others to find ways to live sustainably.
Gun violence, the protection of our planet, being concerned for the equity and inclusion of all of God’s children, the plight of migrant refugees and immigrants searching for ways to feed their families, fair voting, and making sure that all those who have been marginalized can tell that we are with them….these are some of the issues where we choose to put our energy.
What about you? Where does your energy go?
Peggy Ryan, OP
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
At the beginning of each month, I set time apart to consider what values I cherish and then look at my calendar for the past four weeks. I evaluate how my values have been reflected in what I have done and which values are under or over represented. I then set a course for the coming month with planned activities consistent with my values. I have never managed to complete all my goals as life happens and adjustments have to be made. However, I am always thankful for my efforts to bring God into the world through acts of loving kindness.
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