Friends of the Sisters—Spring 2025
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
About: So many conversations these days reflect a sense of distress and concern. We find ourselves in one of those tumultuous times in human history. We would like to know the security of solid ground beneath our feet! Yet our faith points us, not toward certainty, security, and safety, but to developing the ability to stand in the ebb and flow of the tides of life without giving up. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he writes: “When the day of terror comes, may you be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. We will look at teachings from both Christian and Buddhist traditions that encourage us to experience a grounding that goes beyond our lack of footing.
About the Presenter
Sr. Patricia Farrell, OP
Sister Pat is presently the Resident Manager of our Rose Court affordable housing apartments in San Francisco. She has served the congregation as Hosting Manager at Santa Sabina Center, our retreat center, and in congregational leadership. She also served the larger family of Dominican sisters in the U.S. as the Executive Director of the Dominican Sisters Conference. Sister Pat is a Zen teacher and enjoys sharing how Zen and Christianity complement each other.
SCHEDULE
9:00—9:30 am Registration/Refreshments
9:30 am—1:15 pm Presentation
Bring your own water bottle. Snacks will be provided. No lunch.