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Prioress, Grand Rapids Dominicans
I met Sr. Megan McElroy while I was still full-time on the Aquinas Institute faculty and she was one of the two novice directors for the Interprovincial Dominican Novitiate—a collaborative endeavor of 19 Dominican women’s congregations across the US to offer a shared orientation to Dominican life for women affiliating with any one of the participating congregations.
At the time I interviewed Megan, she had been elected to the provinicial council of her own Dominican congregation—the Grand Rapid Dominicans. It was a tough season of life, with Covid still in the rear view mirror. As you listen, it will come as no surprise to you that since our interview, Megan has been elected prioress of her religious community.
Megan’s understanding of power is rooted in scripture, particularly Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, chapter 3. Just over five minutes into this interview, you’ll figure out why. Megan’s words on this passage so impacted me that they appear again in Redeeming Power at the end of Chapter 7