Read about our founding and early years in Detroit - parts I, II, III, Part IV and Part V. Part VI, “New Generations and a New Throne” now available. Our complete 64 page Centennial Booklet is also available as a pdf file.
“You shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the Lord” (Isaiah 62:2)
Sister Eve-Marie of the Seven Sorrows with novice mistress, Sr. Mary Rose (left) and prioress, Sr. Mary Thomas. Click on the picture to see a presentation of the clothing ceremony
Golden Jubilee of Profession ~ Sister Mary Thomas, O.P.1959 November 15 2009
Sr. Mary Thomas renews her vows in the hands of Fr. Michael Mascari, Provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (click on photo to see the slideshow presentation of the ceremony)
First Profession of Vows ~ Sr. Mary Gratia, O.P.September 19, 2009
Sr. Mary Gratia make first profession of vows into the hands of prioress, Sr. Mary Thomas, as novice mistress, Sr. Mary Rose, looks on
Click below to see a photoshow presentation of Sr. Mary Gratia’s First Profession
May 8, 2007 Profession of VowsClick on photo at left to view a PhotoShow presentation
SEARCH FOR LIVING WATERSDominican Nuns Reflect on Contemplative SpiritualityIf God speaks a word, it is because he desires to reveal,to communicate, to walk with usin the garden he creates with us.The search is our response to God's desireThus, life is a desire and a search - God's and ours.This book is a thanksgiving to God for 800 years.It tells of a journey, an adventure:how contemplative women see living waters,not only for themselves but for all.Each article is a reflection on contemplative lifein its ascetic, mystical and communitarian dimensions.The articles given are a small selection from Dominican Monastic Searchwhich began in 1980 as a journalsponsored by the Dominican Nuns of the United Statesto foster contemplative life by the sharing of insightsgained from prayer and study.Come to the waters (Is 55:1).We walk with all in need and who search.Joy awaits us. God's desire is present,passionate, persistent- a desire never diminished.You are invited to join the search and know the joy. From the IntroductionThe book (330 pages) may be purchased at the Gift Shop of the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament29575 Middlebelt RoadFarmington Hills, MI 48334-2311or ordered by phone 248-626-8253or by e-mail opnunsfh@sbcglobal.netIts cost is $16.50 (which includes postage and handling).