The Dominican Sisters extend a warm invitation to all, whether regular participants or joining us for the first time, to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. The event will be a virtual gathering on Zoom or YouTube, where we will start with a brief introduction, followed by the Rosary prayer, and conclude with a short reflection. We value your presence and participation in this structured yet spiritually enriching event.
The Rosary, a Scripture-based prayer, is a powerful tool for spiritual enrichment. It guides us through profound events (“Mysteries”) in Mary and Jesus's lives that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is a transformative journey that leads one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery, offering a path to inner peace and profound spiritual growth. Your participation in our Rosary for Peace can inspire a deeper connection with God and inner peace, leading to a profound and inspiring spiritual growth journey.
As Dominicans, we pray the Rosary in an ancient Catholic manner, affirming that the Rosary is 'the layperson's breviary.' The introductory prayers are based on the opening prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours, a set of prayers that mark the hours of each day and are a vital part of the Church's liturgical life.
Your intentions are of the utmost importance to us. As we reflect on our prayers and hopes this month, we also embrace the power of gratitude as a path to peace. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we come together to offer our thanks for the many blessings of the natural world. This evening’s Rosary meditations are inspired by the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address, ‘Greetings to the Natural World,’ a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life. As we pray, we offer our gratitude for all of God's creation, trusting that peace can grow among us all in this shared spirit of thanksgiving.
We encourage you to look at our Rosary Outline for Participants, which will help you prepare for our Rosary for Peace. It provides a detailed guide on how to participate and what to expect during the event. We are here to support you every step of the way.