The spirituality of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is characterized by the call to discover and to become the very goodness of God in our world.
We commit ourselves to deepen our relationships with God, one another, those living in poverty, and with the whole of creation. We embrace our mission seeking life in abundance for all.
The following are reflections, prayers and poems written by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Reflection on Psalm 130 Out of the depths, I call to you out of the hunger of the poor, out of their thirst, out of their dying, out of the fear of families forced from their homes and farms, out of the patience of those working for justice. May your ears be attentive to my
Reflection on Psalm 125 You surround us like mountains; you keep us safe and secure. When we trust you, we, too, are like the mountains unshakable and enduring. You are strength. You are protection. You are mercy. You offer your riches to every one of us – rich, poor, believer, non-believer we are one in
Dorothy, your single-heartedness came from always keeping your gaze on Jesus crucified. This gave you courage to forge ahead when meeting opposition on every side. PRAYER: Jesus, you too were constantly humiliated and challenged by the powerful. Yet, you always spoke the Truth. We ask for the grace to speak up on behalf of the
JUSTICE. Sr. Dorothy had a passion for justice expressed over almost 40 years of struggle on behalf of the poor farmers and the integrity of the rainforest. Hundreds of people lost their lives, their homes, their crops and animals to the violence of illegal ranchers and loggers, but she doggedly pushed on. She knew the risks
PEACEMAKING: Walking around the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University I sing in my heart to see the the different nationalities and cultures represented in the present student body. Our campus, and the state of California, exhibit the dramatic changes that have taken place since World War II. This generation is truly blest and the
What is "poor in spirit?" For me it has a great deal to do with the treasure of time. Used wisely, for the benefit of loved ones and friends it becomes a means of healing, hope, laughter-a blessing for us as well as for others. But we can find ourselves so preoccupied with work, responsibilities
Jesus – a man the children loved, a kind man who healed and freed the lame to walk again and the blind to see, who consoled the sorrowing. He was a quiet man enraged by money changers in his Father’s temple, by their arrogance and grabbing asperity, by the stink of sickened animals. Dare I
Dorothy, your kind and tender relationship with the earth was engendered in you by your father who taught you to love the earth, smell its warm, rich soil and rejoice in what it produced. From your mother, you learned love and generosity for those who have less. We give thanks for Christian parents who model
By Sr. Kay McMullen, SNDdeN Rejoice! Let us walk into this day. Let us put our feet firmly onto this earth. This, now, is our pilgrimage into the holy place and time of God. May peace be mine and yours. May we prosper, rich in hope and compassion and care. To all the earth we
We invite you to join us for this novena as we remember Sr. Dorothy Stang who was murdered on February 12, 2005, in Brazil. Her work continues by faithful and courageous Sisters there and her spirituality is still very much alive and able to guide and challenge us. This novena was written by Sr. Judi Clemens, Sr.
