“And Jesus took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” (Mk 10:16) June 12, 2018 The following is a statement issued by the Justice Office of the Dominican Sisters in Committed Collaboration in response to the practice by...
Many of us are quite familiar with the phrase “whatsoever you do” from a traditional Christian Hymn. And while I’m sure it evokes a multitude of thoughts for each of us, I’d like to share one experience I had several years ago that nudged me to...
135 DVDs, 40+ articles of clothing, and too much makeup/nail polish/aftershave to count. Thank you for your generosity! Saying “thank you” is not enough. We are moved by the response to our Makeup and Movies Drive for Jan Peek House. Through your...
When Dominican Sister of Hope Mary Alice Hannan, OP heard about a congregation of Dominican Sisters who devoted their lives to serving the homeless, she knew she wanted to meet them. There was just one caveat: the group was located in France, and they adhered to the...
We share the disappointment of millions of people across the country who had hoped and prayed that President Trump would continue the protection offered Dreamers by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Ending DACA will cause irreparable harm to families and...
There is a nursing home in Masaya, Nicaragua, and, this July, the Mission of Hope had the opportunity to visit San Antonio Nursing Home— the first time in about five years. Twenty-three Missioners ventured to this location, and I was lucky enough to be one of them. We...