October 24th marks the International Day of Climate Action. And, while we acknowledge that action for Earth is imperative, we also recognize that prayer is sorely needed. Hence our newest email series: A Climate of Prayer: 15 Days of Prayer for the Planet. Leading up...
Dutch-born theologian Henri Nouwen said that we are all called to be mystics. A team of retreat coordinators at The Mariandale Center in Ossining, NY are helping people to discover that call. The Contemplative Formation Program is an interfaith, twelve-month program...
Irma. Harvey. The list of climate disasters grows longer and more intense. On Sunday, October 1st, 2017 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Mariandale Center, the Dominican Sisters of Hope will gather in solidarity with Mother Earth and all her inhabitants as we host an...
When it comes to connecting with God, contemplation is key. As Sister Nancy Sylvester, IHM put it: “Silence is God’s first language.” Sitting in silence and stillness, then, and focusing only on breath or even a specific word is important in deepening one’s...
We’re already praying about the upcoming election. Now, the Leadership Council of our friends, the Adrian Dominican Sisters, invites all people of good will to join them in eight minutes of silent, contemplative prayer each Tuesday from September 20, 2016,...