Surely, there is no better time than summer to rejoice in the beauty of our common home that surrounds us. However, it is equally important to act as an advocate on behalf of Earth. To see this, one needn’t look further than Sister Nancy Erts. For Sister, protecting...
One year ago, the Dominican Sisters of Hope (in committed collaboration with four other Dominican communities, also known as OPSCC) officially committed to work on climate changeimpacts. The initiative, which took the form of a corporate stance, was as important as it...
Many of us may know this simple chant: “Open our ears Lord, help us to hear your voice, open our ears, Lord, help us to hear!” The metaphor of sheep and shepherd is repeatedly referenced in the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. In September of 2014, Sister Margaret...
Calling a trip to Iraq “emotionally taxing” might be an understatement. However, that’s just what Dominican Sister of Hope Nancy Erts, OP experienced when she visited Iraq in 2001.An act of civil disobedience, her visit was a response to a call from the Master General...
It’s well-known that Pope Francis published an encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” this past June. The contents of the 184-paged encyclical, however, are lesser known and understood. That’s why the Dominican...
