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Save the Date – ‘Living our Legacy: a Dominican Family Conference in Celebration of 800 Years of Preaching”
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Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Toni Harris, O.P. to Present ‘Our Global Sisterhood: Dominican Women Living Dominic’s Dream’
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Toni Harris, OP, will present “Our Global Sisterhood: Dominican Women Living Dominic’s Dream” 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, at Sinsinawa Mound. All are welcome and those not able to attend are invited to watch via livestream at www.sinsinawa.org/live., where the presentation will also be archived. Dominicans are observing a Jubilee, November 7, 2015, through February 21, 2017, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers established by St. Dominic in the 13th century. Dominican women who are members of apostolic congregations number about 24,300 and they may be found in the continental areas of Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America. Sisters from 150 different Dominican congregations are living and serving in 110 countries of the world. With roots in the 13th century dream of St. Dominic, Dominican Sisters continue the mission to preach Good News to the ends of the earth. This presentation will include these areas: the early women of the Order Of Preachers; a “fresh revisiting” of Dominican identity; Acts of the 2013 General Chapter of Croatia Regarding the Dominican Jubilee; a global view of our Dominican sisterhood; and what Dominican sisters offer to the world as the journey continues. Contact Sister Mary Ellen O’Grady, OP, at 630-750-4397 or via email at ogop517@gmail.com for further information.
The Sinsinawa Dominicans invite you to learn more about our worldwide Dominican family, the Order of Preachers. For over 800 years, Dominicans have continued to preach the Gospel in word and deed. Today, thousands of sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, associates, and laity minister in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit our website at www.sinsinawa.org.
Webinar Series – ‘Meister Eckhart: Mystic and Theologian’
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Central time
February 24 – March 16 (4 classes)
This series examines the work of Meister Eckhart within the German/Flemish school of mysticism and the Catholic tradition against some of the background influences that informed it. A brief review of Thomas Aquinas’ and Albertus Magnus’ thoughts on the Trinity, creation, and on the knowledge of God will set the stage for comprehending Eckhart’s particular mode of spiritual praxis. Eckhart was deeply influenced by Thomas and Albert the Great, although he himself was accused of being heterodox. Despite the criticism to which he was subjected, criticism we will endeavor to understand by contrasting his work on certain points with that of Thomas and Albertus, Eckhart’s mystical texts inspired some of the greatest spiritual literature of his time. These writings by figures such as Tauler, Suso, and Ruysbroeck were subjected to no similar charges.
The presenter will be Donna Adler. Donna Adler received her undergraduate degree in linguistics from the University of Chicago and her law degree from Northwestern University. Donna later earned an M.A. in divinity from the University of Chicago and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in systematic and philosophical theology from the University of Notre Dame. She is well acquainted with, among other things, the works of the medieval mystics of Christian tradition. Donna is especially interested in the reception of Plato in the history of Christian tradition and will soon be submitting her (groundbreaking) interpretation of Plato’s Timaeus at 35a-36d (the source text for the harmony of the spheres) for publication.
$60 non-members $50 members
https://www.theosophical.org/programs/webinars/3754-meister-eckhart-mystic-and-theologian
Father Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. to Speak at Sinsinawa
SINSINAWA, Wis.—The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters will host Father Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., for a lecture, “Acting and Reflecting: A Dominican Pattern for the 21st Century,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 4, at Sinsinawa Mound. Radcliffe, a friar of the Dominican English province, is an internationally renowned author, lecturer and preacher, as well as former Master of the Order. He was recently appointed by Pope Francis to be a consultor to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The lecture is part of the ongoing celebration of the 800th Jubilee of the Order of Preachers. All are welcome to this free event.
For more information, contact Sister Priscilla Wood, OP, at 608-748-4411 or visit our website at www.sinsinawa.org. Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11, about five miles northeast of Dubuque.
The Sinsinawa Dominicans invite you to learn more about our worldwide Dominican family, the Order of Preachers. For over 800 years, Dominicans have continued to preach the Gospel in word and deed. Today, thousands of sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, associates, and laity minister in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit our website at www.sinsinawa.org.
Sinsinawa Art Gallery to Exhibit Photographer Mark Hirsch’s Photography, ‘That Tree—Shades of Wisdom’
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sinsinawa Art Gallery will host “That Tree—Shades of Wisdom” February 3–March 31. Professional photographer Mark Hirsch of Platteville, Wisconsin, spent a year taking daily photos of a lone bur oak tree after he was challenged to use the camera of his new iPhone. Mark took the challenge and started sharing the photos online (www.facebook.com/photosofthattree), which resulted in people around the world following his daily shoots and a book (www.thattree.net) chronicling his year with That Tree. Mark shares how That Tree changed his perspective as he created amazing photos. Join us for an opening reception and gallery talk 6–8 p.m. Friday, February 5. The gallery is open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and “That Tree” is available at Sinsinawa Book & Gift Gallery. For more information, contact Michelle Till at 608-748-4411 or visit our website at www.sinsinawa.org. Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11, about five miles northeast of Dubuque.
