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More on the Dominican Way of Life or Charism:
Common Life - our vowed life in community with God, self, others and the earth.
To Praise, To Bless, To Preach - the integration of all aspects of our life.
The Four Pillars - the basics of Dominican Life.
Mission - our life in community with God, self, others and the earth.
Jesus, Our Brother,
Today, once again,
we claim You as
the Way and the Truth
that leads to the justice and
peace of God’s reign.
Help us to be open to listen
deeply to all that surrounds
us. Give us the courage and strength to search for you in all the events of our lives.
We pray we may be honest
and respectful in our conversations that the truth of those with whom we differ may be heard.
May understanding
lead to mutual respect and an end to violence.
Send us your Spirit to guide
our search for Truth now and always.
Amen.
+ Veritas + Searching for Truth + Veritas + Hearing all sides + Veritas + Listening deeply + Veritas +
+ Seeking God in all things +
Truth. Veritas.
This motto of the Dominican Order proclaims a dedication to a common search for truth. From their foundation, Dominicans have believed that God is revealed in every nook and cranny of the cosmos.
One of the early stories of St. Dominic is that of an all night discussion he had with a heretical innkeeper in Toulouse. He listened and heard God in what mattered to the inn keeper. It was in the deep listening with warmth that “multiplied the discussions” so the Spirit of God was revealed to the man
This search calls Dominicans to credibility in their ministry in parishes, schools, retreat houses, hospitals, nursing homes -- anywhere they are called.
Veritas has lead Northeast Dominicans to minister in the US plus missions in Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Pakistan and the Dominican Republic and beyond. It has led sisters to visit Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the UN in a search for truth. It has lead us to look at our lives in terms of the ecosystems of the planet and to discern the use of lands held in common.
Proclaiming and standing for truth calls for courage and humility.
Just as Catherine of Siena found truth called her to speak in ways she never dreamed; as today truth calls Dominicans to speak and move into new ministries. We have taken corporate stances as congregations against Nuclear War, the Death Penalty, the War in Iraq and other issues. We have sponsored ministries when needs beckoned. Only God knows what the future holds.
Every day we are bombarded with information. We are interconnected on a global scale yet we ask what is the truth? We wonder if we can find it.
The Order of Preachers sharing the Gospel for over 800 years.
Disputatio or honest discussion calls us to listening for the spark of truth even in opposing arguments that the fullness of Truth may be revealed. God’s loving presence revealed to us through Jesus Christ is the deepest truth.
What does Veritas mean for the world?
The truth brings us to face hard questions in mutuality and solidarity with the poor and marginalized of the world. It is not always clear or easy. We do not always agree. But in the struggle the Preaching Continues . . .
