Scriptural Reflections

Photo: Disappearing Rainbow by Tony Hisgett / CC BY 2.0

We listen and hold in our hearts the Scriptural Words of covenant with our God …

In order to enhance and deepen our prayer and worship experiences and nourish our spiritual search and social transformation, the Dominican Center is committed to providing solid scriptural reflections for meditation and prayer. From a Dominican perspective, study, prayer, reflection, and dialogue are essential elements in deepening our faith and preaching God’s message of justice and peace to our culture and our world.

The reflections offered here are all scripturally based.  The majority are from the Sundays and Feasts of the Catholic liturgical year. Most are authored by Dominican women and men; however scriptural reflections by other authors are also posted. May the reflections you find here nourish you in your personal faith journey and support you in your mission to heal and transform our world.

Our Lady of Guadalupe 2013 by Sacred Heart Cathedral Knoxville / CC BY-NC 2.0

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of Mexican identity and faith. She is associated with everything from motherhood to feminism to social justice. She is the ultimate Mexican mother and she is the Patroness of the Americas? This feast is a multicultural message to our world....
Just a dream, just an ordinary dream by Wade Brooks / CC BY-NC 2.0

Feast of Transfiguration

A Dominican Sister Theologian reflects that today’s readings tell us that whatever befalls us, whatever suffering we endure for the sake of justice, whatever the losses —we hear the message that we are God’s beloved daughters and sons, that through what we do and endure, we are being transfigured....

Seventh Sunday, Year C

A Dominican Sister reflects on the Readings. She reminds us that we are wounded and yet called to be compassionate as our God is compassionate, including to enemies. She asks, can we grasp this deep truth articulated by Valarie Kaur that there are no enemies –just hidden woundedness? ...

Epiphany – Years ABC

Encountering the Mystery of a new kind of vulnerable king, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, these WISE men were transformed and “went back to their country a different way,” says Matthew. What does that mean for each of us as we move into 2022?...
Advent Wreath Christmas Eve by Philip Barrington / CC0 1.0

Third Sunday of Advent Reflection – Cycle B

A Dominican Sister reflects: Praying with today’s readings while thinking about the pandemic, our Dominican Family in the Ukraine and the people they serve, I realized that the readings give us a very practical survival guide. And not just survival—we have a recipe for joy. ...