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Solemnity of St. Joseph
Schedule at the Dominican House of Studies
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on March 14, 2010
On Friday, March 19, come join the Dominican Friars at the House of Studies in Washington, DC in celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This feast is especially important to us friars as St. Joseph is the patron of our province.
Schedule of the Liturgy:
8:00 AM - Office of Readings and Lauds
12:00 PM - Rosary and Midday Prayer
5:00 PM - Mass and… » More
Priesthood - A Gift from God
A Letter from the Secretary of the Congregation for Clergy
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on March 05, 2010
This is taken from an entry on the Zenit website, dated March 3:
- VATICAN CITY, MARCH 3, 2010 (Zenit.org) -
The priesthood is a gift from God, and thus it cannot be claimed as a right, says the secretary of the Congregation for Clergy.
Archbishop Mauro Piacenza stated this in a letter addressed to all priests of the world in this year dedicated to the clergy.
He offered a reflection on a… » More
Diary of a Young Priest: Not in the Country but in the Suburbs
Priestly Ministry in the Dominican Way
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on February 16, 2010
Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.
Though written nearly 12 years ago (from the archives of the Vocation Office, October 1998), Fr. James Sullivan's piece remains an excellent testimony in the Year For Priests of how priestly ministry can be exercised in a distinctly Dominican way. At the time, Fr. Sullivan was the parochial vicar of St. Gertrude Church in Cincinnati, OH. Fr. Sullivan is now prior and pastor of St. Louis Bertrand… » More
How to Grow in Trust
Homily on the Memorial of St. Catherine de Ricci
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on February 06, 2010
Pierre Subleyras's "Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine de Ricci" (1740-45); Private Collection
On Thursday, February 4, the feast of St. Catherine de Ricci, Br. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P., preached the following homily at the Dominican House of Studies.
Feast of St. Catherine de Ricci
February 4, 2010
When the Lord Jesus sends out the twelve apostles, he challenges them to a radical trust in Divine Providence. Jesus instructs them to "take nothing for the journey but a walking stick-no… » More
Ralph McInerny - Requiescat in pace
Memorial Mass at the Dominican House of Studies
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on January 31, 2010
Ralph McInerny, a Third Order Dominican and eminent Thomist, published over 100 books over the course of his illustrious career. Most of his work was in the field of philosophy, where he made a lasting contribution to the study of the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. He also published several mystery stories, including the popular Father Dowling Mysteries, and a volume of poetry. His last work, Dante and the Blessed Virgin,… » More
Feast of St. Thomas
Schedule for the Dominican House of Studies
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on January 25, 2010
The Dominican Friars of the Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies invite you to join them as they celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas:
Thursday, January 28
8:00 AM - Matins and Lauds (DHS Chapel)
12:10 PM - Solemn Mass (Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception)
Fr. Gabriel O'Donnell, O.P. will be the principle… » More
Vocations for the Province
Increasing Numbers of Brothers in Formation
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on January 18, 2010
Brothers in formation, DHS Chapel, January 2010.
In humility and gratitude, we are happy to report that the Province of St. Joseph is continuing to attract vocations. As you can see from the picture above---taken last week when the novices from Cincinnati were visiting with the student brothers in Washington---there are currently 40 young Friars at various stages of religious and priestly formation. The House of Studies and the Novitiate are… » More
March for Life Events 2010
Schedule for the Dominican House of Studies
Posted by Br. Peter Martyr Joseph Yungwirth, O.P. on January 18, 2010
Schedule of Events for the March For Life
January 21-22, 2010
Thursday, 1/21 - Memorial of St. Agnes
- 6:30 PM - Vigil Mass for Life, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- 9:00 or 9:30 PM - Compline, DHS Chapel (immediately after the Vigil Mass)
Friday, 1/22 - Day of Penance
- 6:00-7:00 AM - DHS Holy Hour, Basilica (Crypt Church)
- 6:30 AM - Lauds and Benediction,… » More