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Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Born and raised in a Catholic home in the suburbs of Detroit, Fr. Brent attended Catholic schools through high school. He studied philosophy in college and found himself increasingly compelled by the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, who first introduced him to the Dominicans. More and more, the writings of Dominicans impressed him. When he arrived at graduate school in Detroit, he became involved with a community of Dominican priests. He was impressed by their life of common prayer, study, community, and preaching Christ, so much so that he decided to become a Dominican himself. Although it was at first difficult for him to come to terms with the sacrifices that Dominican life would entail, Fr. Brent says that since becoming a Dominican, he has "known a happiness, a joy, and a peace that is nowhere to be gained from any books of philosophy. For there is a happiness that comes from knowing Jesus Christ. There is a happiness that comes from living out His call. There is a happiness that comes from having a heart consecrated to Him by vows. And it is a happiness so deep and so profound that all the happiness of this world pales by comparison to it."
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Angelic Warfare Confraternity
Posted by Fr. James Brent, O.P. on December 14, 2009
The Angelic Warfare Confraternity is an official association of the Dominican Order dedicated to the preservation of chastity and the pursuit of truth under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas. It finds its inspiration in St. Thomas' victory in his battle against sexual temptation as a teenager in the prison tower, and his being girded by the angels with the cord of chastity.
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The Priestly Character
It Is for Real
Posted by Fr. James Brent, O.P. on September 01, 2009
Dominican-educated, Fr. David Toups, associate director of the Secretariat for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C., has written a remarkable book about the actual change in the being of the man as he is ordained—“Reclaiming Our Priestly Character” (Institute for Priestly Formation, 2009). The author rejects the notion that the priesthood… » More
Eucharistic Vigil Honors Year of St. Paul
Posted by Fr. James Brent, O.P. on March 24, 2009
On Monday, March 17 the Friars of the Dominican House of Studies held a Holy Hour in honor of St. Paul. For a slideshow, click here. Brother Ezra Sullivan, O.P. preached for the event, and the text of his remarks is included here:
1Co 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks,… » More
Dominicans at the March for Life
Posted by Fr. James Brent, O.P. on January 30, 2009
Lifesite News notes the presence of Dominicans at the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C.. Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., who was present at the March, is quoted in the story as saying “I think the pro-life movement in the United States has becoming a rallying point for a lot of young religious…” For the full story go here.
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