Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York

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Today, on #GlobalDayofParents, focus on the meaning of #parents, their role in the lives of children, and pray for them.

"How do you deal with loss and grief?" Tomorrow, we'll dive into this topic on the #HeartsAfirePodcast with our guest, Sr. Monica Paul Fraser, OP. Watch the live broadcast on YouTube tomorrow at 10 AM EST.

"How will the voices calling out to us lead us to be agents for change in the world today?" -Sr. Jenn Schaaf, OP Click on the link to read Sr. Jenn's reflection for the Saint Thomas More Blog.

If you’re looking for that perfect #gift to place under the tree, don’t forget that you can make an impact while you #shop for #Christmas #gifts! Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7251465, and #AmazonSmile will donate to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt at no cost to you.

"God is with us wherever we go. God is with us in our plans. God is with us in our actions. And the more we yield to God’s presence, God’s wisdom, God’s activity, the more our lives will become home for the lost, the struggling, the suffering, and the vulnerable." -Sr. Ellenrita Purcaro, OP Click on the link to read the #Scripture Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of #Advent.

"Within this scientific as well as theological story of life’s origins, we ask if #Advent, a season of expectant hope, is only a once-in-a-calendar-year observance and experience?" -Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP Click on the link to read this week's #EmbracingFaith article.

"This is where I will find the way through darkness. The lines, familiar as they are, still carry deeper meanings, meanings they never had for me before; examples far more dangerous than those I face, to be honest, and promises that proved to be true."

Fear is useless, what is needed is trust. -North American Dominican Justice Promoters (NADJP)

Congratulations to the OPSCC Justice Committee!

"This is our task this Advent Season to know that God is great and powerful, and God chose to be innocent and vulnerable." -Sr. Didi Madden, OP Click on the link to read the #Gospel #Reflection for the Second Sunday of #Advent.

"Let us pray that God opens new avenues for all of us to pursue as we share the presence of a loving God with those who seek to become dedicated disciples and who willfully seek engagement with the next generation." -Sr. Kathleen Sullivan, OP Click on the link to read this week's #Scripture #Reflection.

I was overwhelmed with the line of cars circling the block (towards the pantry.) So many families are desperate for food as the economy and pandemic are impacting them. -Sr. Ellenrita Purcaro, OP Read this week's #Congregation Spotlight article to learn how the Sisters of Saint Dominic recently supported the #Goshen Food Pantry.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. www.opblauvelt.org/all-souls-day

We must all remember; we are one world, no matter our views, our likes or dislikes, as we much come together and fight for each other." -Eileen Foti, Associate Read this week's #Congregation Spotlight to learn about Eileen and her year of "pause and prayer."

Our Fall 2020 Issue of #BlauveltConnections is now available online. To read it, visit our website. https://www.opblauvelt.org/blauvelt-connections

#WednesdayWisdom

"Hope is what allowed Mary Magdalene to encounter Jesus Risen, even in the time of freshly mourning his death." -Sr. Jenn Schaaf, OP Read Sr. Jenn's article, "Resurrection in a Plague Year" here:

Congratulations to our Lottery Calendar Winner of the week.

"There is no fear in love." -North American Dominican Justice Promoters (NADJP)

"We began in 1960, a journey, which took us on the path of different ministries within a tradition handed down to us by Saint Dominic and accumulated in the life of Mother Mary Ann, who taught us that God does not rate us on our merits or degrees, but only on what is in our hearts and how we treated those we met on our journey by works of justice and charity." -Sr. Bridget Mary Troy, OP Click on the link to read a reflection from Sr. Bridget on what #ReligiousLife means to her.

"Jesus came into the world to teach us how to deal with life situations, which just don’t go away. " -Sr. Dorothy Maxwell, OP Click on the link to read this week's #Scripture #Reflection.

"Jesus gave freely where there was pain. Let us be the eyes of Jesus, providing comfort as we minister to each other and to those we serve in our ministries. -Peggy Roach, Associate Read this week's #Congregation Spotlight article to learn about Peggy's #ministry at Saint Raymond Academy for Girls.