Stretching our Vision

Many things to think about, pray about these days. People are sharing the abundance of their gardens– a large butternut squash, wonderful tomatoes, gallons of maple syrup. “ Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts.” Grateful thoughts come to us as we share an evening meal together.

Then we share the wake service of a sister or the talk on the Doctrine of Discovery from our sister, Christin. We ponder together what struck us and what we are to do now. What a blessing to share Dominican community.

Where are you being called now–compassionate care for others, joyful singing making hearts glad, teaching a child to read?

Each of us is called, vocatur, vocation. As we grow in vocation so also does our vision.

In the Sinsinawa community new visions have moved us to take on new commitments together. We have spoken together in corporate stances.

RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP 2021

ANTI-RACISM 2020

CLIMATE CHANGE 2018

JUST IMMIGRATION REFORM 2013

HUMAN TRAFFICKING 2008

AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 2002


I am grateful for the gift of community and the call to stretch my vision.

What is each of us called to today? How will community stretch us tomorrow?

 

Joan Duerst OP

Madison WI