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, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. The event will be a virtual gathering on Zoom or YouTube, starting with a brief introduction, followed by the Rosary. We value your presence and participation in this 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. In this Dominican Month of Peace, we also pray for the people of Haiti torn apart by violence. We especially entrust to you their families and children who suffer the most from its consequences. We entrust Mary, Mother of God, to all immersed in trials, particularly the people of Haiti. We pray for those who are working for peace in Haiti. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
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.