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Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Ordained in 2002 for the Diocese of Lafayette (Louisiana), Fr. Guilbeau entered the Dominican novitiate in 2005 and professed his simple vows in 2006. Before joining the Order, Fr. Guilbeau obtained his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees from St. John's Seminary in Boston, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Patristic Theology) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In the fall of 2010, having completed three years of parochial ministry at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in New York City, Fr. Guilbeau began doctoral studies in fundamental moral theology at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.
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Pope Benedict on the Priest's Mission to Govern
In Service of the Faithful’s Obedience to Christ
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 27, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 26, 2010.
During yesterday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI concluded his brief examination of the priest's exercise of the tria munera Christi---the three offices of Christ---by focusing on the pastor's duty to govern the portion of the Christian flock entrusted to him. Like many of the texts he composes, the Pope's reflection is worth a slow and deliberate reading. His remarks yesterday offer the… » More
Saint Augustine of Canterbury (+604)
A Model of the Mixed Life
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 27, 2010
Icon of St. Gregory the Great and St. Augustine of Canterbury by the hand of a Monk of Chevetogne, Belgium.
The saint honored by the Church today held together in himself two aspects of the Church's life that at first glance appear disparate. As a monk, St. Augustine observed diligently the rigors of the regular life. He belonged to, and eventually became superior of, St. Andrew's Monastery in Rome, which had been established by St. Gregory the Great on his family's estate. Soon after the monastery's… » More
"The Priest: Indispensible Vocation, Irreplaceable Gift"
A Talk by Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 27, 2010
A meditation on the priesthood: the Sacred Heart of Jesus with St. Dominic holding the Eucharist. This window is located in St. Dominic's Church, Washington, D.C.
Among the many promotion initiatives undertaken by the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Boston, one of particular note is the "Christ Speaks in the City" lecture series. Designed to reach financial and business professionals working in Downtown Boston, the series boldly offers substantial presentations of the faith in the heart of a very secularized culture. For the lecture this past May… » More
All Roads Lead to Rome
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 21, 2010
Fr. Rick Jastrzebski, O.P., Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P., and Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P.
According to the old saying, all roads lead to Rome. This has been true for many saints in the Church's history, including St. Dominic who traveled to Rome several times to gain the approval of his new order from Pope Honorius III. Since then, generations of Friars have followed in the footsteps of St. Dominic: to preach, to study, and to serve the Church in the shadow of the throne of St. Peter.… » More
"Thank you for your fidelity"
Pope Benedict XVI Addresses Priests, Religious, and Seminarians
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 13, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate Vespers in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Fatima, Portugal.
On May 12, the second day of Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Portugal, the Pontiff led a solemn celebration of Vespers for priests, religious, and seminarians in Fatima's Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Below is the full text of his address.
Solemn Celebration of Vespers
Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fatima, Portugal
May 12, 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
"When the time… » More
Pope Consecrates Priests to Immaculate Heart of Mary
"Obtain for us transformation in Christ"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 13, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI prays before an image of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal.
On the second day of his pilgrimage to Fatima, Pope Benedict XVI concluded a special Vespers service by consecrating the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Below is the prayer he used for the act of consecration.
ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT AND CONSECRATION OF PRIESTS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fatima, Portugal
May 12, 2010
Immaculate Mother,… » More
"My Mother, St. Gianna"
An Evening with Pierluigi Molla
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 12, 2010
On Monday, May 17, the Church of St. Catherine of Siena in Manhattan will host a lecture by Pierluigi Molla, the son of the recently canonized St. Gianna Molla, as part of an evening of prayer for couples struggling with infertility. Click here for more information.
Blackfriars' Co-Production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It"
A Review by Martin Denton
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 12, 2010
Martin Denton of nyctheatre.com has recently reviewed The Storm Theatre and Blackfriars Repertory Theatre's co-production of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It." You can read the full review below.
Running through May 29, this skilled production of the Bard's rustic romantic comedy has left audiences delighted, including yours truly. Performances are held Thursday through Saturday at 7:30… » More
Pope Benedict on the Priest's Mission to Sanctify
"Every priest is a necessary instrument of the salvific action of God"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 07, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 5, 2010.
At Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI reprised his catechesis on the tria munera Christi--the three priestly offices of Christ. His purpose in this series is to examine how the Church's pastors share in and exercise these offices, or tasks, in virtue of their reception of Holy Orders. A few weeks ago, the Holy Father focused on the first of these offices, the munus docendi, the teaching… » More
Nashville Dominicans Spared Flood Damage
"All of the sisters are safe"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 06, 2010
Flood waters cover the streets of downtown Nashville.
As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico captured the nation's attention over the weekend, torrential rains inundated the City of Nashville and its environs with record levels of water. Pictures of the devastation leave one speechless. Nearly thirty people were killed by the rains and subsequent flooding. We pray for the deceased and for their families. In terms of material costs, officials estimate… » More