DOMINICAN LAITY Newsletter #1  May 2008 Greetings to all in the spirit of Dominic and Catherine. And may the gifts of the Spirit infuse us. Following the message we sent out on 16 March, we have been delighted at the large number of people who expressed themselves keen to be a part of this new venture. Some of you wrote thoughtfully about the importance of Dominican traditions and spirit in your lives. Some expressed thanks for the gift brought to them by the friars and the sisters. For some, the important concept was that of a lay Dominican contribution to the Dominican family in Aotearoa/New Zealand for the future. We are sure that with such determination, and with the help of the Spirit of Pentecost whom we invite into our lives again this week, the Dominican charism will remain strong in our country. WE NEED YOUR HELP We need a suitable title for this newsletter. “Dominican laity” seems ordinary. Jenny didn’t like Mike’s idea “DOMINZ. We also thought of PILGRIM/KAIRANGAHAU but we need to consult a Maori advisor before we go any further with that. Your comments would be welcome. BEREAVEMENT We acknowledge with sadness the recent death of Maura Toomey in Dunedin. Maura was quintessentially Dominican, and her passing leaves a gap. It is hoped that a tribute to her will be available in the next newsletter. In the meantime, our sympathy goes to her family. May she rest in the bosom of Dominic and Catherine. A MENDICANT FRIAR
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