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Dominican Center at Marywood

Spirituality Programs ~ Spiritual Direction ~ Conference Services Winter/Spring 2014 Dominican Center at Marywood is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. We share the Dominican spirit and tradition that is at the heart of our campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our Mission: We foster the growth and transformation of persons, communities and organizations through prayer, learning and collaboration in an inclusive, hospitable environment.

Our programs are rooted in experiential prayer, shared study and community building. Open to people of different faith traditions and walks of life, Dominican Center at Marywood enriches the spiritual journey and deepens the relationship with God. Many of the programs at DCM qualify for Catechist Certification by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. They are noted with an asterisk (* CFD) followed a category name in each course description. (CFD = Catechist Formation Dimension.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ DOMINICAN CENTER AT MARYWOOD Catholic Tradition Catching up with Catholicism The Church.................................................................................................................................. 4 Sacraments: Living Rituals of Grace............................................................................................. 4 Grace........................................................................................................................................... 4 Holy Spirit................................................................................................................................... 4 A New Vision for Educating and Growing Disciples.......................................................................... 5 Just Economics................................................................................................................................... 5 Do Heaven and Hell Still Exist? Why? Why Not?.............................................................................. 6 Silence: A Lenten Practice.................................................................................................................. 6 Experiencing Vatican II: Evenings of Video and Discussion................................................................ 6 Practices of Prayer / Contemplation Spiritual Direction Information Session............................................................................................ 7 Contemplative Outreach of West Michigan (COWM) Annual Day of Prayer................................... 7 Create, Pray, Heal.............................................................................................................................. 7 Group Spiritual Direction................................................................................................................. 8 Ongoing Weekly Contemplative Prayer Groups (Lectio Divina & Centering Prayer)........................ 8 Spiritual Formation Programs to Consider for Fall 2014.................................................................................................... 8 Spiritual Direction............................................................................................................................. 8 Annual Gathering of Spiritual Directors............................................................................................. 9 Retreats Making Every Day Sacred: A Mid-Winter Retreat Day for Women.................................................... 9 Journey into Silence Retreats Four-Day Retreat: Conway............................................................................................................ 9 Holy Week Directed Retreat: DCM.............................................................................................. 9 Six-Day Retreat: Conway............................................................................................................ 10 Life Stages / Human Experience A Way: Out, Through, and Into............................................................................................................ 10 Your Intelligent Body: Developing Your Inner Guide to Healing, Growth, and Spiritual Awakening..... 10 Enneagram: Growth in Relationships.................................................................................................... 11 For Men • Men’s Contemplative Prayer Group................................................................................................ 11 • Men’s Spirituality Breakfasts: o Needful Things: The Art and Practice of Contemplative Leadership in the Marketplace...... 11 o Hide and Seek with God: Finding and Being Found............................................................ 12 o Work as an Act of Faith....................................................................................................... 12 For Women • The Seasons of My Soul: Winter Rhythms...................................................................................... 12 • The Seasons of My Soul: Spring Rhythms....................................................................................... 12 Ecumenical & Interfaith Studies & Dialogue Tuesday Tabletalks The Family of Abraham: Ancestors in Faith...................................................................................... 13 The End of Time.............................................................................................................................. 13 Spirituality and Movement / Body Chair Yoga: Spring Series I & II....................................................................................................... 14 Yoga: Spring Series I & II................................................................................................................. 14 Feldenkrais Method ® - Awareness through Movement ® Group Classes............................................ 14 Breathe and Be Well......................................................................................................................... 15 Walking a Sacred Path: Winter Labyrinth Walk................................................................................ 15 Upcoming in 2014................................................................................................................................15-17 Ongoing Programs & Services............................................................................................................ 17, 18 Other Ministries on the Marywood Campus.......................................................................................19-23

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Staff and Contact Information Dominican Center at Marywood General Information 616.514.3325 dcmreceptionists@dominicancenter.com Bookstore 616.514.3312 kprzybylski@grdominicans.org Tim Pirochta, Director, Conference Services 616.514.3346 tpirochta@grdominicans.org Diane Zerfas, OP, Director, Programs 616.514.3108 dzerfas@dominicancenter.com Carmelita Switzer, OP, Presenter/Facilitator 616.514.3334 cswitzer@grdominicans.org Rosemary Steers, Admin/Technical/Web 616.514.3361 rsteers@dominicancenter.com Francetta McCann, OP, Art Gallery Curator 616.295.3740 fmccann@grdominicans.org Kathleen Przybylski, OP, Bookstore Manager 616.514.3354 kprzybylski@grdominicans.org Julie Schullo, Event Booking/Billing 616.514.3335 events@dominicancenter.com Gretchen Sills, OP, Spiritual Direction Referral 616.514.3336 gsills@grdominicans.org Kit Fessenden, Reception Desk Coordinator 616.514.3325 cfessenden@dominicancenter.com Dominican Associates ~ Grand Rapids Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Director

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Vocations and Discernment Katheryn Sleziak, OP, Director

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Worship Janet Brown, OP, Director, Liturgical Life Joan Thomas, OP, Director, Liturgical Music

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CATHOLIC

TRADITION

CATCHING UP WITH CATHOLICISM 086-029-B Dates/Times: Wednesdays – Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19 and May 21: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Each session of this ongoing series will explore an aspect of the Catholic faith and practice. It is open to all who are interested in learning more about Catholicism. Register for program 086-029-B to attend the whole series. However, you may opt to attend various non-consecutive sessions (summaries below) as your schedule permits. Cost: $50.00 for four sessions or $15.00 each. * CFD: Theology THE CHURCH 086-029-01 Presenter: Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Director, Dominican Associate Life Date/Time: Jan. 15: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Church—a gift to humanity, a light to the world, a divine grace . . . and sometimes a challenge to faith. How does Church teach us about love? How does the Church fit in our historically-conditioned lives and in our relationship with a Triune God? Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Theology

SACRAMENTS: LIVING RITUALS OF GRACE 086-029-02 Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, Spiritual Director, DCM Program Director Date/Time: Feb. 19: 7:00-9:00 p.m. As human beings God touches our lives when we are born, when we are hungry, when we are sick, when we make life choices, when we sin, when we die. The rituals of the Church, the sacraments, remind us that God is present in our times of need and times of celebration. Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Theology

GRACE 086-029-03 Presenter: Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Director, Dominican Associate Life Date/Time: Mar. 19: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Grace is a mysterious power that is offered every second of every day. Grace is both an identity and a relationship. Can we see it? Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Theology

HOLY SPIRIT 086-029-05 Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, Spiritual Director, DCM Program Director Date/Times May 21: 7:00-9:00 p.m. In the beginning, the Holy Spirit—the breath of God—hovered over the chaos of creation bringing order and peace. As Jesus left this earth, He promised to send His greatest gift to us, the Holy Spirit, who will hover over us with continued inspiration and joy. Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Theology

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A NEW VISION FOR EDUCATING AND GROWING DISCIPLES 086-038 Presenter: Thomas Groome, Ph.D., Professor in Theology and Religious Education at Boston College of Theology and Ministry. These two programs are co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center, St. Robert of Newminster Parish, E-Catechist and Dominican Center at Marywood. Register by phone at the Catholic Information Center: 616.459.7267. 1. What Makes us Catholic Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 7: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: St. Robert of Newminster (6477 Ada Drive, Ada, MI). What are the deep truths of Catholic Christian faith that are to shape the imaginations of Catholics and how we live our day-to-day lives. Pope Francis seems to be bringing us back to these foundations. This presentation/conversation will review the common ground on which we can stand together. Cost: $5.00 donation. *CFD: Methodology 2. Will There Be Faith: A Workshop for Parish Professionals, Parents and Teachers Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 8: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: Conference Center on the second floor of the Catholic Information Center (360 Division Avenue South #2a, Grand Rapids, MI). This question, first asked by Jesus himself (see Luke 18:8), seems all the more urgent in our time. It would seem that much depends on what faith we teach and how we teach it. This workshop will propose responses to both of these foundational questions, with a focus on how to hand on our Catholic faith effectively in our time. Among other emphases, it will highlight the role of family. Cost: $20.00. * CFD: Methodology

JUST ECONOMICS 086-039 A FIVE-SESSION PROCESS FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES (Offered in collaboration with the Dominican Sisters Justice Committee) Presenter: Mary Brigid Clingman OP, Pastoral Associate Dates/Time: Mondays – Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, and Mar. 3: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Each of the five sessions is based on a prior reading and begins with prayer and small group sharing. This is followed by large group discussion, analysis and faith integration, Story of Hope with sharing, action discussion, and a closing prayer. 1. Biblical Economics - "From Anxiety and Greed to Milk and Honey." 2. The Commons - "What, Really, is the Commons?” 3. The New Economy Movement 4. Taxes, Poverty & the Wealth Gap 5. Simplicity and Sustainability Cost: $65.00 (includes required workbook).

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DO HEAVEN AND HELL STILL EXIST? WHY? WHY NOT? 086-045 Presenter: Joachim Lally, CSP, Paulist Priest, Artist, Musician Date/Time: Thursday - March 27: 7:00-8:45 p.m. In this presentation we will share some of the theology through the centuries of how heaven and hell have played into the picture of our faith. We will look at the evolution of thinking that has taken place up to the present and how this affects our spiritual lives and religious practices. Be prepared for some lively discussions. Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Theology

SILENCE: A LENTEN PRACTICE 086-037 Presenter: Diane Zerfas OP, Spiritual Director, DCM Program Director Dates/Time: Three Tuesdays – Mar. 11, 18, 25: 6:30-8:00 p.m. This year let’s give up noise for Lent, the distractions of outer commotion and inner static. Silence can be the language of God, the language of peace. Each session will encourage the practice of silence. 1. Our first session will reflect on the biblical call to “be still and know that I am God.” 2. Our second session will go to the desert with Jesus and the desert mystics. 3. Our last session will focus on the silence of death and the cross. Cost: $30.00 for the series, $12.00 per session for walk-ins. * CFD: Spirituality

EXPERIENCING VATICAN II: EVENINGS OF VIDEO AND DISCUSSION 086-055 Facilitators: Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP; Katheryn Sleziak, OP; Diane Zerfas, OP Dates/Time: Wednesdays – Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Enhance your Lenten time by recalling and recommitting to the faithful revolution of the Second Vatican Council which Blessed John Paul II called the greatest religious and cultural event of the 20th century. Video 1: Change and Tradition, Liturgy Reform, Legacy of John XXIII Video 2: Role of Women and Religious Life in the Church, Ecumenism Video 3: Human Dignity and Religious Freedom Video 4: Emerging Laity, the Tumultuous ‘60s Video 5: Implementation and Social Justice Cost: $20.00 for series; $5.00 per session for walk-ins. Free to Sisters and to students with current ID. * CFD: Theology.

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PRACTICES

PRAYER /CONTEMPLATION

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INFORMATION SESSION 086-006 Facilitator: Esther Yff-Prins, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 8: 7:00–8:00 p.m. If you are interested in the idea of spiritual direction, yet not entirely sure what it is, this session is for you. The evening will explain the nature and purpose of both individual and group spiritual direction. There will be time for questions and discussion. Cost: $10.00

COWM (Contemplative Outreach of West Michigan) Day of Prayer 086-085 Facilitators: J. David Muyskens and Tom Kartes of COWM Date/Time: Saturday, Mar. 22: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey helps us to understand the vastness of God and the marvelous Infinite Mystery presented to us. This annual Day of Prayer is designed to help us be transformed and increase our level of unity with the Divine. Regardless of where you are on your Spiritual Journey there is always room for growth and improvement if we only open ourselves to the working of the Holy Spirit. Please join us for our annual Day of Prayer and learn how we can energize our personal relationship with God. Registration is required--call the Dominican Center at 616.514.3325 or register at the DCM Open Programs page. Cost: $25.00. * CFD: Spirituality SPIRITUAL GROWTH: CREATE, PRAY, HEAL 086-082 (BILINGUAL OFFERING: ENGLISH/SPANISH) Facilitator: Zulema Moret, Expressive Language Specialist, Spiritual Director, Poet Date/Time: Saturday – Mar. 15: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This workshop aims to deepen our overall growth as spiritual beings. A key objective of this individual experience and group will be to encounter the creative power and God's healing in our lives, through prayer, reflection and art. We are going to dance, paint, write, sing, pray and reflect. Cost: $30.00. * CFD: Spirituality TÍTULO: CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL: CREAR, ORAR, SANAR 086-082 (PROPUESTA BILINGÜE: ESPAÑOL, INGLÉS) Coordina: Zulema Moret, Especialista en Lenguajes Expresivos, Directora espiritual, Poeta. Día/Hora: Sábado, 15 de marzo, 09 a.m.-12 del mediodía. El objetivo de este taller es el de profundizar en nuestro crecimiento como seres espirituales. Vamos a experimentar el poder sanador de Dios en nuestras vidas, de manera individual y grupal, a través de la oración, la reflexión y la práctica artística. Vamos a bailar, pintar, escribir, cantar, orar y reflexionar. Coste: $30.00. * CFD: Espiritualidad

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GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Facilitators: DCM Adjunct Staff Day/Date/Time: Wednesdays - Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7: 6:30-8:30 p.m. 086-003 Are you interested in being with others who are seeking an honest relationship with God? Do you want to participate in a group process of prayerful listening and response in a confidential setting? Are you willing to open your spiritual journey to others and to commit to five sessions? Group spiritual direction includes 4-5 participants and a facilitator. Cost: $100.00. * CFD: Spirituality ONGOING WEEKLY CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUPS Lectio Divina. Wednesdays: 12:00-12:30 p.m. Are you looking for a way to deepen your prayer life? Join us on Wednesdays for a blend of slow, prayerful reading of scripture and silence. Centering Prayer: Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come to learn and be renewed in the practice of this wordless, silent prayer. Centering prayer is a method of deep prayer described in the Cloud of Unknowing in the 14th century. It has been put into contemporary form by the Trappist monk, Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSO and has become a popular source of spiritual renewal.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAMS TO CONSIDER FOR FALL 2014 Each fall, Dominican Center offers substantive programs in Spiritual Formation. Some may be taken for credit through Aquinas College. These programs deepen the participant’s personal spirituality and worldview. The Spirit touches lives and hearts, helping us make a difference in the world. • Foundations is the basic course in spirituality, includes learning about and praying with spiritual giants across the centuries and Christian traditions. • Companioning helps develop an open attitude for interacting with friends and co-workers without becoming an advice giver. • Practicum prepares spiritual directors. • Facilitating Contemplative Groups trains in organizing and leading small groups. • Dominican Spirituality includes prayer, study, and community building for those interested in learning about or becoming Dominican. For more information: http://dominicancenter.com/spiritual-formation/ SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction can best be summed up as the art of contemplative listening, which is listening with the whole of one’s being. Traditionally, Spiritual Direction has been described in terms of a one-to-one relationship. Another approach that is relatively new is that of group Spiritual Direction. One’s situation in Spiritual Direction offers a safe, non-judgmental place of welcome for the directee where his/her experiences are taken seriously. Contemplation and personal reflection on one’s life and prayer bring this communication to awareness. Articulating and clarifying these experiences with a spiritual director assists the person to notice even more about his/her conscious relationship with God. For more information, call 616.514.3325.

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ANNUAL GATHERING OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS Presenter: Louis Savary, Ph.D., STD (Sacrae Theologiae Doctor) Dates/Times: Friday, May 2: 7:00-9:00 p.m. & Saturday, May 3: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Louis Savary, the author of The New Spiritual Exercises: In the Spirit of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, will share with us his language, prayer forms, and spiritual insights into the work of St. Ignatius re-envisioned with Chardin’s powerful integration of faith and science. His work is compelling and transformative. There will be a strong emphasis on the grace of God in the ongoing project of creation and union with God through the cosmic Christ. For all those who love the Exercises, Teilhard de Chardin and the evolving universe of love, come and taste the depths of spirituality. Cost: $25.00 for Friday Only – 086-080 || $75.00 for Friday/Saturday – 086-081 (meals included). * CFD: Spirituality

R E T R E AT S MAKING EVERY DAY SACRED: A MID-WINTER RETREAT DAY FOR WOMEN 086-087 Facilitator: Janice Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director and Author. Date/Time: Saturday - Feb. 22: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. As busy women, we tend to separate our spiritual lives from our regular lives. We can heal this rift by learning how to create moments of sacred connection all throughout the day. In this retreat day in, you will learn how to begin and end your day in a sacred manner; create short rituals; and design small sacred spaces that allow you to plug-in to the God of your understanding all day long. Doing so will bring greater ease and joy. Retreatants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket or mat on which to sit; and a journal in which to write. Cost: $45.00 includes continental breakfast and lunch. * CFD: Methodology JOURNEY INTO SILENCE RETREATS FOUR-DAY RETREAT - Augustine Center: Conway, MI 086-048 Dates/Times: Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. dinner – Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. Facilitator: DCM Adjunct Staff Located in a tranquil setting near Petoskey and nestled between a nature preserve and woodlands, the Center is located within walking distance of Crooked Lake. You will find an environment that supports prayer and relaxation at Augustine Center. Cost: $295.00 single occupancy and meals. *CFD: Spirituality HOLY WEEK DIRECTED RETREAT - Dominican Center at Marywood: Grand Rapids, MI 086-050 Dates/Times: Holy Thursday, Apr. 17 at 12:00 p.m. – Easter Sunday, Apr. 20 at 12:00 p.m. Facilitator: DCM Adjunct Staff Dominican Center at Marywood offers the retreatants an inclusive, hospitable environment with a Spirituality Center located on the Marywood campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This retreat includes participation in Holy Week services at Dominican Chapel. Capacity is limited, so register early. Cost: $295.00 single occupancy and meals. * CFD: Spirituality

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SIX-DAY RETREAT - Augustine Center: Conway, MI 086-049 Facilitator: DCM Adjunct Staff Dates/Times: Sunday, June 15, 5:30 p.m. dinner – Friday, June 20, 3:00 p.m. The Augustine Center, a retreat house located in the Diocese of Gaylord, is a "Center for Growth" serving all who wish to grow through education, ongoing formation and spirituality. The Center, located on US 31 north of Petoskey, encourages programs for retreatants from the Roman Catholic Church and from other religious denominations focusing on human growth, personal development, spiritual insights and enrichment through retreats, workshops, seminars, days of reflection, study days. Cost: $395.00 single occupancy and meals. * CFD: Spirituality

LIFE

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EXPERIENCE

GENERAL PROGRAMS A WAY: OUT, THROUGH, AND INTO 086-043 Facilitator: Mark Walstrom, Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director Dates/Times: Tuesdays – Jan. 7 through Feb. 25: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Has your life felt mechanical, monotonous or empty? Have you been trying various forms of self-improvement or spiritual practices but haven't noticed any lasting progress?" A Way: Out, Through, and Into is an eight-session, psycho-spiritual program that offers participants a simple, yet life-changing, process for moving out of limiting, painful ways of living and into more natural, authentic, transparent, and enlivening ways of being. The course draws on the inspiration and guidance of the great sages throughout history who know this path intimately, and many of our contemporary spiritual teachers who know how to walk this path and navigate the challenging landscape of our current times (Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr, Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Mark Nepo). Through integrating psychology and spirituality, we open up to a whole new way of being where we discover our deepest callings and true gifts. Cost: $300.00. * CFD: Methodology

YOUR INTELLIGENT BODY: DEVELOPING YOUR INNER GUIDE TO HEALING, GROWTH, AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING 086-083 Presenter: Ken Porter, Certified Hakomi Therapist Days/Dates/Time: Thursdays – Jan. 23 through Feb. 27: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern somatic therapies, these six weekly sessions will offer you a fascinating and empowering exploration of the natural intelligence you take with you everywhere you go! Learn how your body is constantly giving you the information you need to make good decisions, heal emotional pain, enjoy healthy relationships, and deepen your spiritual journey. This class will introduce the process in a rich and experiential way, and will give you practical tools for deepening your connection to your true self, to others, and to your sacred purpose. Cost: $225.00.

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ENNEAGRAM: GROWTH IN RELATIONSHIPS 086-070 Dates/Times: Friday, Apr. 11: 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Apr. 12: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Presenters: Maria Beesing, OP and Ann Walters, OP What does it take to grow in your relationship with another? What perspectives and skills can be helpful in this process of growth? The Growth in Relationships Workshop is designed to assist you in responding effectively to these questions. The dynamics of the workshop enhance both your understanding and skills to facilitate growth in interpersonal relationships—whether with family members, co-workers, clients, service personnel or others with whom you interact. The relational topics covered will be: Characteristics of Maturity; Basic Elements; Typical “Games”; Effect of Energy Styles; Person to Person Dynamics; and Motivational Stance. Prerequisite: Must know your enneagram orientation. Cost: $90.00. * CFD: Spirituality PROGRAMS FOR MEN MEN’S CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP Facilitator: Mike Connell, Spiritual Director Days/Dates/Times: Third Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register for series of Jan. – May: 086-059-B; or a la carte Jan. 15 - 086-059-01; Feb. 19 - 086-059-02; Mar. 19 - 086-059-03; Apr. 16 - 086-059-04; May 21 - 086-059-05 This men’s contemplative prayer gathering will focus on experiential practice of contemplative prayer techniques as taught and practiced by Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, David Benner, Richard Rohr, Joyce Rupp, Cynthia Bourgeault and others. These practices will include Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, scripture imaging, the Ignatian Examen, and Metta from the eastern traditions and other prayer techniques. There will be some time spent in discussion of these techniques and how their practice from month to month has impacted your prayer life and experience of God. There will also be an opportunity for you to discuss your experiences on your spiritual journey in an open and trusting environment. This is a chance for men to be with other men and share your experiences of Spirit in an open and welcoming space. Cost: $60.00 for five sessions or $15.00 each. * CFD: Spirituality MEN’S SPIRITUALITY BREAKFASTS NEEDFUL THINGS: THE ART & PRACTICE OF CONTEMPLATIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE MARKETPLACE 086-065 Facilitator: Jerry Toshalis, Spiritual Director, Pastoral Counselor, Professor, Consultant Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 11: 8:00-10:30 a.m. In both religious and secular culture, leadership multi-tasking has become a dominant paradigm. In any given moment, this assumes that a leader is presented with multiple responsibilities and commitments—all of nearly equal importance. As such, effective leadership seemingly requires the competent juggling of experience. But what if this is not necessary or true? Indeed, our faith offers an alternative path. Contemplative leadership affirms the primacy of what is truly needful and is based upon a deeper trust than our ability to juggle. Drawing upon the Christian Mystical Tradition, Gestalt and Jungian Psychology and Zen Buddhist perspectives, we shall explore the experience of prayerful mind as our leadership moves beneath and beyond the tyranny of the urgent. Cost: $20.00. * CFD: Spirituality or Methodology

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HIDE AND SEEK WITH GOD: FINDING AND BEING FOUND 086-066 Presenter: Joachim Lally, CSP, Paulist Priest, Artist, Musician Date/Time: Saturday, May 3: 8:00-10:30 a.m. We will focus in this presentation of "Hide and Seek with God: Finding and Being Found" on the vital importance of the interior life of deep prayer as this experience in prayer sheds light on our everyday living. Of special importance is the place of ego consciousness in the developing of our spiritual awareness of being unconditionally loved by God. Cost: $20.00. * CFD: Spirituality

WORK AS AN ACT OF FAITH 086-067 Presenter: Robert Cary, CSP, Paulist Priest, Parish Priest, Campus Minister, Adult Religious Educator Date/Time: Saturday, July 12: 8:00-10:30 a.m. Does God care about the work I do? Is my career a calling from God? Why, if we spend most of the day at work, do we need to develop a spirituality of work? How, from scripture, church teaching, and our own experience, can we can start to develop spirituality to help parishioners bridge the gap between Sunday and the rest of the week and reduce the alienation of work? Cost: $20.00. * CFD: Spirituality or Methodology

PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN THE SEASONS OF MY SOUL: WINTER RHYTHMS 086-076 An Experiential Evening Workshop for Women Presenter: Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director, Author Date/Time: Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 16: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Just like the changing seasons, there are seasons to our soul lives. There are spiritual springs, summers, falls and winters, each rich with unique lessons and opportunities for journeying deeper into the Sacred. As we enter the soul season of winter, let us gather together to explore its unique invitations: going within, silence, stillness, and fertile darkness and preparing. Reconnect with your spirit and the Sacred through interactive exercises, reflection, and prayer/meditation. Participants are encouraged to dress in outdoor appropriate clothing for a brief walk, weather permitting. This is part 3 in a series. However, you need not have attended previous sessions to participate. Cost: $25.00. * CFD: Methodology

THE SEASONS OF MY SOUL: SPRING RHYTHMS 086-077 An Experiential Evening Workshop for Women Presenter: Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director, Author Date/Time: Thursday - April 17: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Just like the changing seasons, there are seasons to our soul lives. There are spiritual springs, summers, falls and winters, each rich with unique lessons and opportunities for journeying deeper into the Sacred. As we enter the soul season of spring, let us gather together to explore its unique invitations: new beginnings, creativity, growth, seeding possibilities. Reconnect with your spirit and the Sacred through interactive exercises, reflection, prayer/meditation. Participants are encouraged to dress in outdoor appropriate clothing for a brief walk, weather permitting. This is Part 4 in a series. However, you need not have attended previous sessions to participate. Cost: $25.00. * CFD: Methodology

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ECUMENICAL&INTERFAITH STUDIES & DIALOGUE TUESDAY TABLETALK DCM invites you to celebrate ecumenical and interfaith studies and dialogue at Tuesday Tabletalk. Participants dine at round tables comprised of persons from varying faith traditions. The evening will include a brief presentation by each of our panelists for the evening on a theme common to most faith traditions followed by discussion among dinner companions and a large group Q and A. With respect to all religious dietary customs, only vegetarian meals will be served. If you or someone in your group has other special dietary needs, call us at 616.514.3325.

TOPIC: THE FAMILY OF ABRAHAM: ANCESTORS IN FAITH 086-074 Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 18: 6:00-8:00 p.m. As numerous as the stars in the sky, as the sands on the seashore, we are the descendants in faith of the family of Abraham. How are Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael remembered in the different faith traditions? Let us hear the stories and celebrate our common ancestors in faith. Cost: $15.00. *CFD: Catechist Theology TOPIC: THE END OF TIME 086-075 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 20: 6:00-8:00 p.m. After the 2012 consternation over the ending of the Mayan calendar, we will share the perspectives of the different faith traditions about the end of time, the end of the world. Are there signs, are there warnings, should we be worried, do we care? Cost: $15.00. *CFD: Catechist Theology

Some of our Interfaith Panelists

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SPIRITUALITY & MOVEMENT /BODY CHAIR YOGA (No class on April 3 for Series 2 – Spring Break.) Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct WINTER/SPRING SERIES 1 086-023-B Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27: 4:00-5:00 p.m. WINTER/SPRING SERIES 2 086-024-B Thursdays, Mar. 6-May 1: 4:00-5:00 p.m. If you are interested in yoga, but would like to begin gently, Chair Yoga is for you. In this class you will gently move your body using a chair to help you with flexibility, strength, and balance. Seated movements, standing/ balancing poses, deep breathing and rest will be woven throughout. You will leave feeling refreshed and energized, yet calm and relaxed. Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.

YOGA (No class on April 3 for Series 2 – Spring Break.) Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct WINTER/SPRING SERIES 1: Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 Basics 7:00–8:15 p.m. 086-015 Beyond Basics 5:30–6:45 p.m. 086-016 WINTER/SPRING SERIES 2: Thursdays, Mar. 6-May 1 Basics 7:00–8:15 p.m. 086-017 Beyond Basics 5:30–6:45 p.m. 086-018 Yoga is a gift you give yourself. It acknowledges that you are worthy enough to take time to care for and nurture your body, mind, and spirit. It is a gift that invites you to feel whole, happy and healthy. Come cultivate flexibility, strength, and balance in your body, calm and quiet in your mind, and peace and joy in your spirit. Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® – AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® 086-010 Facilitator: Mario Pavoni, OP, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher® Date/Time: Mondays, Jan 6 – May 19: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Lessons are verbally-directed active learning exercises relating to aspects of human movement; these exercises are designed to break up habitual patterns and instill new ways of thinking, feeling and moving. The exercises are non-judgmental, non-competitive and self-directed so that each person progresses at his/her own pace. Mats and small pillows provided. Wear comfortable clothing. Registration required due to space limitations. NOTE: Class is limited to 10 participants. If you do not register online, please call 616.514.3325 to assure there is space still available. You can attend all or selected sessions. Cost: $180.00 for entire series of 18 sessions, or $10.00 per class, payable at class time.

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BREATHE AND BE WELL 086-091 Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct Date/Time: Wednesday, Mar. 5: 6:30-8:00 p.m. When we breathe shallowly, we send a signal to our brain that a crisis is about to happen; our bodies get flooded with stress chemicals. But when we breathe deeply, we send a signal that all is well. We are calm, peaceful and filled with a sense of well-being. Come learn several breathing techniques to help you manage stress and anxiety, energize yet calm your body, and fill your system with vitality. Cost: $15.00. WALKING A SACRED PATH: WINTER LABYRINTH WALK 086-061 Instructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 29: 6:30-8:30 p.m. To walk a sacred path is to know and trust that there is guidance to help us live our lives. The labyrinth, a Christian model of pilgrimage, offers an ancient and sacred space to focus the attention and listen to this guidance and the longing of the soul. Come learn about the labyrinth, walk its path and listen to the longing of your soul. Cost: $20.00. * CFD: Methodology

UPCOMING

2014

BEGUINES: WOMEN MYSTICS OF THE MIDDLE AGES 086-053 Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP and guest lecturers. Date/Time: Monday-Friday, June 9-13: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Place: Dominican Center at Marywood Lives of prayer and service, spiritual writings in the language of the people, a deep, personal relationship with God captured in love poetry: this is the legacy of the Beguines. The invincible spirit of these women and the “cities of ladies” that they fostered can invite us into their experience of a loving God and a human Christ, hope and optimism in the face of difficulties and the desire to be delivered of lukewarm spirituality. Required Texts: 1) Brides in the Desert, Saskia Murk-Jansen. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1998; and, 2) One choice of an appropriate Classics of Western Spirituality. Cost: $200.00 if taken as a DCM program. If taken for undergraduate credit (3 credit hours available) at Aquinas College, contact the office of the registrar at registrar@aquinas.edu or call 616.632.2866; inquire about TY 310). THE PRIMARY THEMES OF ROHR 086-086 Presenter: Joachim Lally, CSP, Paulist Priest, Artist, Musician Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays, June 17 & 24: 7:00-9:00 p.m. These two presentations will focus on the primary themes of Rohr which provide a comprehensive collection of Richard Rohr's thought and teaching based on the following themes: Methodology, Foundation, Frame, Ecumenism, Transformation, Process and Goal. N.B. To become familiar with Rohr’s themes, read any of Richard Rohr’s books; also suggested, subscribe to, and read, Rohr’s Daily Meditations, available as a daily email at https://cac.org/. Cost: $40.00. *CFD: Theology

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Richard Rohr

SUMMER RETREAT FOR WOMEN: WRITING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 086-051 Facilitator: Janice Lynne Lundy, Dominican Associate, Spiritual Director and Author Date/Time: Friday, June 20: 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 22: 12:00 p.m. Welcome all women who love to write! This is the third year for this very popular retreat. Ideal for newcomers and veterans alike, our theme in 2014 is "The Heart's Longing." We'll focus on the human desire for sacred knowledge, having an intimate relationship with the Divine, and how journal writing can support that process. Price includes program, materials and meals (beginning with Friday dinner). Overnight accommodations not included. Call Dominican Center Booking and Billing at 616.514.3335 for guest room availability or discounted hotel information. Cost: $135.00. * CFD: MethodologyU P C O M I N G I N 2 0 1 4

BEYOND WORDS: ICONS AND PRAYER RETREAT 086-089 Facilitator: Diane Hamel, Iconographer Dates/Time: Monday-Friday, June 23-27: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Icon: Mary, Mother of God Diane will help us to find our divine eyes, to see through the holy eyes of the icon, deeper into the beauty that surrounds us. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world and creation of icons. We will pray three times a day and spend time working on our own icon. Participants will take home a completed icon of Mother of Tenderness at the end of the week. Cost: $350.00 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and art supplies). * CFD: Methodology

GUIDING INDIVIDUALLY DIRECTED RETREATS: A TWO-WEEK PRACTICUM FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS 086-052 Facilitator: Nancy Brousseau, OP, M.Div., D.Min. Location: Augustine Center, Conway, MI Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, June 9-20. This two-week intensive formation program is designed for spiritual directors who have made an individually directed retreat and completed a certificate program in spiritual direction. The first week is an opportunity for continuing education in the theory and practice of spiritual direction, including the experience of individual and group mentoring. In the second week, directors will serve as facilitators in a directed retreat (see six-day retreat on page 9) at the Retreat Center while continuing with group study and peer group. Study sessions run the entire two weeks. An overview, reading assignments and written requirements are sent upon acceptance for the program. Cost: $1,395.00 ($150.00 non-refundable deposit with registration). Registration deadline is May 15, 2014 and is limited to 6 participants. Balance due prior to beginning the Practicum. Make check payable to Dominican Center at Marywood. * CFD: Methodology. (For retreats, credit hours are counted for group sessions and/or spiritual direction.)

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PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND AND JORDAN 086-063 Sponsored by Dominican Center at Marywood Hosted by: Diane Zerfas, OP and Nancy Brousseau, OP Dates: Oct. 27-Nov. 7, 2014. Round-trip air from Chicago, first-class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, tour director & comprehensive sightseeing. Walk where Jesus walked, cruise the Sea of Galilee, see Jerash, the Pompeii of the Middle East, enjoy a day in the Rose Red city of Petra. Visit Nazareth, climb the Mt. of Olives and view the old city of Jerusalem. Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. For a full-color brochure, call Sr. Nancy Brousseau at 616.560.4580: email; nbrousseau@aol.com; or call Sister Diane Zerfas at 616.514.3108: email dzerfas@dominicancenter.com. Space is limited at this very special price so don’t miss this trip of a lifetime. Please don't hesitate, request a brochure and get your deposit in soon to assure your place on this pilgrimage. Cost: $3,999.00 per person including air (air/land tour price is $3,299.00 plus $700.00 government taxes/airline fuel surcharges.).

ONGOING

PROGRAMS & SERVICES ART GALLERY The Marywood Gallery is a space reserved by Dominican Center for the purpose of exhibiting art created by West Michigan artists. Dominican Center appreciates and supports the Arts and desires to empower local artists in their creative works. The gallery is located on the ground floor main lobby of Dominican Center at Marywood. Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

BOOKSTORE The bookstore at Dominican Center supports the Catholic Faith Tradition and the Dominican charism of study and reflection with an appropriate collection of books and materials that will nourish the mind and heart of all who seek light and food for the journey. Browse, read and let yourself get caught up in learning, reflection and enjoyment of ancient sources and contemporary resources. There are many books on spirituality and contemporary life and an assortment of gifts, cards, candles and music. Hours Mon-Fri: 12:00–5:30 p.m. || Sat: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Closed Fri. and Sat. in June/July/August.)

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C O N F E R E N C E

S E R V I C E S &

M E E T I N G

R O O M S

Voted as one of the top ten Conference Centers by Grand Rapids Business Journal, Dominican Center and its staff offer an excellent experience for a retreat from your daily life or workplace. Located on the campus of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, we are a conference and meeting center with facilities available for day and/or evening use seven days a week. The facility offers 13 spacious meeting rooms that accommodate 8-150 people, full dining facilities, free parking and barrier-free accessibility.

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Offering Accommodations for: Businesses Nonprofit organizations Churches Life Events • Baptisms and Birthdays • Graduations • Anniversaries • Family Reunions Local and State Government, workshops, programs, training, staff planning, mediation, company picnics, holiday gatherings, luncheons, banquets and receptions.

Conference Space Rental rates include room setup, easels, flip charts and markers. DCM has 13 rooms ranging from 380–2,560 square feet, offering hospitality for family and group gatherings with full and half-day rates.

 Package rates available  Wide range of audio visual equipment  No gratuity

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Other Amenities: Various room setups Audio-visual equipment Wireless internet Bookstore Art gallery Non-smoking campus Meal Services Continental breakfast Breakfast buffet Noon and evening meals Light luncheons Box lunches In-room buffets Snacks and beverages Custom menu creations

OTHER MINISTRIES ON THE MARYWOOD CAMPUS

Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids is a community of 226 women who follow the Catholic traditions of St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. Since 1877, we have taught children and ministered to the orphaned, partnered with nonprofit agencies and served in hospital ministries, social service agencies and hospice care. We have created works of art, helped lead liturgical reform and fostered life in parishes and communities. Today, based on the Marywood campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we engage in a wide variety of ministries throughout the United States with missions in Peru and Honduras. To volunteer, make a financial contribution or learn more about us, visit http://www.grdominicans.org .In addition to Dominican Center, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids minister in a variety of locations. Listed on the following pages are some ministries that are based on the Marywood campus.

Front Lawn Marywood – Gathering Days 2011

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

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Vocations & Discernment

Do you know a woman we should know?

Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids bring the Gospel to life through centuries-old traditions of community living, prayer, study and service in new and vibrant ways that address the needs of God’s people today. Do you know a woman who should know about us? To learn more about Dominican Life and/or Discernment, contact: Kathi Sleziak, OP by phone: 616.514.3116; or by email ksleziak@grdominicans.org.

Dominican Sisters, Associates and Community Members -- Mayor’s River Clean Up

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Worship OUR CHAPELS ARE SACRED SPACES FOR PRAYER We treasure liturgical prayer. Rooted in Dominican Spirituality and in the spirit of Vatican II, the depth of our liturgical prayer grounds us in Holy Mystery and helps us to be authentic in today’s world. EUCHARIST In 1985 with the renovation of the Marywood chapel, the Sisters invited lay people to join them in worship and song. Many have responded and the body of worshipers has grown along with their level of involvement. The Sunday Assembly continues to be a growing community of Sisters, Associates and lay people who have developed a strong spiritual bond with each other. The quality of preaching, music, and inclusivity are of primary importance to us. All are welcome. Sunday Eucharist: Dominican Chapel Marywood 10:00 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. Eucharist: Aquinata Hall Chapel 9:45 a.m. MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER As darkness gives way to the morning sun and as the sun sets on the day’s labors, we mark these sacred moments with psalms of praise and thanks. For Dominicans, communal prayer forms the foundation of the contemplative life and the holy preaching. Morning and Evening Prayer are chanted daily at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Dominican Chapel Marywood. LENT 2014 Ash Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

March 5 Morning Prayer Eucharist with distribution of ashes Evening Service with distribution of ashes

Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m.

April 13 Blessing and Procession with Palms Celebration of Eucharist

Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Good Friday 2:00 p.m. Easter Vigil 8:00 p.m.

April 17 Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of Feet Procession with the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration

Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

April 20 Morning Prayer Easter Sunday Eucharist

April 18 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion April 19 Easter Vigil Service

PREACHED RETREAT FOR SISTERS & ASSOCIATES March 16-21, Father Philip Shangraw, DMin. & Sister Diane Zerfas OP. To register, email djthelen@grdominicans.org

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Dominican Associates DOMINICAN ASSOCIATES ~ GRAND RAPIDS Dominican Associates are baptized Christians who are drawn by the spirit of Dominican life to a deeper way of living their Christian life. Associates commit themselves to developing a contemplative attitude toward all reality, attending to God’s voice within, seeking truth in their life contexts and joining in service for the common good. For info, call Sister Mary Kay Oosdyke at 616.514.3115. ASSOCIATE SPONSORED EVENTS Saint Series Tuesday Evenings 6:30–7:30 p.m. in Dominican Chapel Marywood These are brief and interesting presentations on a particular saint by a Dominican Associate followed by light refreshments. There are four annual presentations: two in the fall and two in the spring. Tuesday April 15, 2014 Tuesday May 20, 2014 Mechthild of Magdeburg John Calvin Mystic and Poet Reformation Leader 1207-1282/1294 1509-1564 Presenter: Jo Carr Presenter: Karen DeVos ASSOCIATE FAITH SHARING Second Tuesdays - January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13 There will be an hour of faith sharing focused on the liturgical readings of the upcoming Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Ratisbon led by Associate, Mary Carter. You are welcome to join the Sisters for the Office and a Communion Service with Preaching at 9:30 a.m. prior to the faith sharing. FILM SERIES Third Fridays - January-June: 7:00 p.m. Location: Dominican Center at Marywood. All are welcome. These monthly films are inspiring and provocative. An Associate may give a brief commentary before the film and informal discussion may follow. • JANUARY 17: Turtles Can Fly (2005) Kurdish with English Subtitles. 98 minutes • FEBRUARY 21: Agora (2009) English 127 minutes • MARCH 21: Ciudad de Maria/Mary’s City (2002) Spanish with English Subtitles. 85 minutes • APRIL 25: The Third Miracle (1999) English. 119 minutes • MAY 16: Jesus of Montreal (1989) French with English Subtitles. 118 minutes • JUNE 20: After Life (1999) Japanese with English Subtitles. 118 minutes

For more information about the Associate Program, contact Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP  Director, Dominican Associate Life  2025 Fulton Street East  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3895  616.514-3115 or email mkoosdyke@grdominicans.org

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The Marywood Grotto

When you enter the Marywood campus from Fulton Street, look carefully to your left, and you will notice the grotto pictured above. It is a rather small rustic structure that fits into the woodsy backdrop, appearing almost to have grown there. The softly rounded fieldstones surround and embrace the altar and the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. Built circa 1950, the grotto served as an altar for Masses and May Crownings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Although the original plan included a fountain below the statue of Our Lady, it was never completed. In 2008, the shrubbery was cut and the grotto made more visible. The rocks were all tuckpointed; the window and the door replaced for the store room in the back of the structure. Here above, under a soft blanket of snow, it seems to quietly whisper to those who come to Marywood that this is a welcoming place of peace, quiet and refugeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for programs at Dominican Center, spiritual direction, retreats, inspirational liturgy and prayer for all.

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