We Move Forward Together

In this conversation, we engage with Karen and Sean from the Benincasa Community, exploring themes of faith, community service, and the evolving nature of religious life.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sean & Karen of Benincasa02:48 The Birth of Benincasa Community05:59 Bridging the Gap: Faith and Service08:56 Reform and New Beginnings in the Church12:05 The Influence of Dorothy Day14:56 Formation and Its Importance18:01 Balancing Life Through the Four Pillars21:01 The Evolution of Benecasa Community28:48 Transforming Spaces for Community Support33:45 Addressing Food Apartheid and Community Needs34:09 Understanding Food Apartheid vs. Food Deserts38:31 The Evolution of Religious Community and Commitment42:08 Personalism: A Radical Approach to Connection47:19 The Importance of Time and Presence in ServiceThey discuss the journey of Faith, the impact of community and the importance of personalism in fostering connections. The conversation highlights the need for new models of community that prioritize service, spirituality, and social justice, while also addressing issues like food apartheid. The speakers reflect on the legacy of figures like Dorothy Day and the significance of formation in living out one's faith.TakeawaysBenincasa Community offers a new model for lay people in faith.Personalism emphasizes the divine presence in every individual.Dorothy Day's legacy continues to influence social justice efforts.To learn more about our ministries, history, and how you can join the Dominican Family:Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.org"Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world." - St. Catherine of SienaSisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Called to be Signs of Joy and Hope We are an active contemplative community.What You Will Find Here:This channel showcases our dedication to promoting human dignity and alleviating social ills across our ministries. You will see how we are actively responding to the needs of the time, both locally and globally.• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.

The Impact of Service Trips

Andrew Abberton discusses the profound impact of service trips organized by the Dominican Sisters. They explore the transformative nature of these experiences, the importance of community engagement, and the role of spirituality and social justice in their work. Andrew shares personal anecdotes about his journey with the Dominican Sisters, highlighting the connections made through service and the lessons learned about poverty and compassion. The discussion also touches on the significance of charism in Dominican life and the power of presence in building relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of Service Trips02:57 The Role of Dominican Sisters in Community Engagement05:50 Personal Experiences with Service Trips08:58 Understanding Poverty and Its Impact11:54 Transformative Nature of Service Trips14:49 Building Connections Through Service18:03 International Gatherings and Dominican Community20:58 Charism and Its Importance in Dominican Life23:55 The Power of Presence and Community27:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionOur MissionWe Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all.To learn more about our ministries, history, and how you can join the Dominican Family:Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.orgSisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Called to be Signs of Joy and Hope We are an active contemplative community. Our mission, which began when four Sisters traveled from Germany to the US in 1853 and settled in Amityville by the 1870s, is to bring the reign of God to fulfillment. As daughters of St. Dominic, we strive to be signs of joy and hope by living out the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Mission.What You Will Find Here:This channel showcases our dedication to promoting human dignity and alleviating social ills across our ministries. You will see how we are actively responding to the needs of the time, both locally and globally.• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.

In this episode of 'We Move Forward Together', Sister Barbara Schwarz discusses the intersection of art and spirituality, emphasizing how creativity is inherent in human nature.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Art as Preaching03:11 The Role of Creativity in Human Nature05:54 Art as a Reflection of Humanity08:53 The Creative Process of Art11:58 Art's Interpretation and Impact15:00 Art and Social Issues17:57 Nature as Inspiration for Art21:04 The Joy of the Poor and Community23:58 The Dominican Institute for the Arts26:48 Conclusion and Call to ActionShe shares her journey as an artist and preacher, illustrating how art serves as a medium to express and reflect on social issues, humanity, and the divine. The conversation explores the creative process, the impact of art on society, and the inspiration drawn from nature and community. Sister Barbara also highlights the importance of the Dominican Institute for the Arts in fostering artistic expression among its members.TakeawaysArt is part of our nature as human beings.Creativity is in our DNA.Preaching is what we do with our lives.Art can get us from the head into the heart.Art shows the presence of God.The arts can preach to social ills.The poor are often the happiest.Art has a life of its own.Nature inspires my art.Everyone has a bit of artist in them.We Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all.To learn more about our ministries, history, and how you can join the Dominican Family:Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.org"Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world." - St. Catherine of SienaSisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Called to be Signs of Joy and Hope We are an active contemplative community. What You Will Find Here:This channel showcases our dedication to promoting human dignity and alleviating social ills across our ministries. You will see how we are actively responding to the needs of the time, both locally and globally.• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.