Dominican spirituality
Women’s Dominican household fosters love of wisdom and contemplation
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “Intentionally authentic” is how senior Maria Brandell described the community atmosphere of Beloved First Truth household. “Our community really is a by-product of our commitment to prayer and relationship with Jesus,” reflected the household’s coordinator, highlighting its steadfast devotion and priority of prayer. Beloved First Truth, located on the third floor […]
Dominican friar shares order’s spirituality with students
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “Anything you do can sanctify,” said the Rev. Raymund Snyder, O.P., as he shared about the history and charisms of the Dominican Order to an eager crowd on Saturday, Oct. 20. Snyder, parochial vicar at St. Patrick’s Church in Columbus, OH, spoke at Franciscan University of Steubenville to share the treasures […]
Dominican vocations director expounds upon power of intercessory prayer
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On Oct. 13 in the Fireside Lounge, the vocations director of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia, Sister Peter Marie Chrismer, OP, explained the deep importance of and offered practical advice for intercessory prayer. Chrismer appropriately opened her talk with a prayer asking for the intercession of Christ, the angels and […]