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State & Society
Marriage in Maryland
Of Practical Ecumenism, Civil Rights, and Natural Law
Posted by Fr. Bruno M. Shah, O.P. on March 14, 2011
The following is excerpted from an article by the Baptist Press published at Town Hall:
Driven largely by opposition from African American members and black churches, the Maryland House of Delegates March 11 likely killed a "gay marriage" bill for the year after it became evident it lacked the votes for passage...
The difference apparently was… » More
The following is excerpted from an article by the Baptist Press published at Town Hall:
Driven largely by opposition from African American members and black churches, the Maryland House of Delegates March 11 likely killed a "gay marriage" bill for the year after it became evident it lacked the votes for passage...
The difference apparently was… » More
The Last Wave
Getting ready for the Ultimate Ride
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on March 09, 2011
"The wave is a magical instrument. It's the fundamental force of energy throughout the universe. It's the fingerprint of God. So when I surf on a wave, it's a foretaste of heaven." Dr. Peter Kreeft, Boston College.
When there are waves, I spent my day off surfing in my hometown of Rockaway Beach. As you can see from the video above, I sometimes surf… » More
Reading Creation in Genesis
A talk by Fr. Terence Crotty O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on February 28, 2011
Watch the video above of Fr. Terence Crotty O.P., of the Irish Province, giving a lecture on Creation in Genesis.
Culture & Media
Truth and Justice
Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan
Posted by Fr. Bruno M. Shah, O.P. on February 26, 2011
The following reflection on our openess to truth is the most recent post from Archbishop Dolan's blog.
Unpleasant Truths
I've known for a long time that I should lose some weight. So, last week, I visited my doctor, and he showed me a gross, disgusting, dripping ball of yellow wax. "This," he said to me, "is what ten pounds of fat looks like.… » More
The following reflection on our openess to truth is the most recent post from Archbishop Dolan's blog.
Unpleasant Truths
I've known for a long time that I should lose some weight. So, last week, I visited my doctor, and he showed me a gross, disgusting, dripping ball of yellow wax. "This," he said to me, "is what ten pounds of fat looks like.… » More
Liturgy & Saints
Tu es Petrus
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
Posted by Fr. Bruno M. Shah, O.P. on February 22, 2011
Hit play and then read below as you like.
There are three times that our Lord declares that people are blessed in the Gospel of St. Matthew. Each group increases in particularity and in office: from disciples in general, to the Apostles, to Christ's personal vicar on earth.
1. The Beatitudes
Inaugurating His teaching ministry through the so-called… » More
Hit play and then read below as you like.
There are three times that our Lord declares that people are blessed in the Gospel of St. Matthew. Each group increases in particularity and in office: from disciples in general, to the Apostles, to Christ's personal vicar on earth.
1. The Beatitudes
Inaugurating His teaching ministry through the so-called… » More
Culture & Media
Survivor Credits St. Anthony
Man, 84, Survives Five Days Lost in Desert
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on February 16, 2011
St. Anthony, Pray for Us
Foxnews reports on the story of a man who became lost in the Arizona desert for five days, bearing nearly freezing weather at night and a lack of water. After taking a wrong turn in the desert he became lost and his car battery and cellphone both died. After suffering a fall, he was forced to remain with his automobile. Interviewed by local media,… » More
St. Anthony, Pray for Us
Foxnews reports on the story of a man who became lost in the Arizona desert for five days, bearing nearly freezing weather at night and a lack of water. After taking a wrong turn in the desert he became lost and his car battery and cellphone both died. After suffering a fall, he was forced to remain with his automobile. Interviewed by local media,… » More
26 Years of World Youth Days
World Youth Day 2011
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on February 09, 2011
For all of you interested in attending World Youth Day 2011, watch the video above from Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York.
Culture & Media
The Chapels of the Dominican House of Studies
From the New Liturgical Movement Blog
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on January 18, 2011
Recently, the New Liturgical Movement Blog highlighted the newly renovated chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Dominican House of Studies. Shawn Tribe, the senior editor of the blog, comments positively on the renovations to the chapel, saying:
"McCrery Architects was recently commissioned to undertake a renovation of Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel… » More
Recently, the New Liturgical Movement Blog highlighted the newly renovated chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Dominican House of Studies. Shawn Tribe, the senior editor of the blog, comments positively on the renovations to the chapel, saying:
"McCrery Architects was recently commissioned to undertake a renovation of Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel… » More
US Open Umpire Makes a Call to Sirius XM Radio
Fr. Paul Arinze serves as a Tennis Umpire
All the Friar Bloggers
Homily for Simple Profession 2011
By The Dominican Friars on August 16, 2011
For more photos of our friars, please check out the Blog of the Director of Vocations.
On August 15, 2011, the Solemnity of the Assumption, Fr. John… » More
More Vocations »
Sirius XM Radio, September 30, 2011
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 01, 2011
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In this episode of Word to Life, Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. and Fr. Bruno Shah discuss the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time and are… » MoreMore Word to Life »
Medical Meet and Greet
By Fr. Jordan Kelly, O.P. on July 15, 2011
The Dominican Friars Healthcare Ministry of New York is hosting a gathering of medical students, residents and medical professionals at the Church of… » More
More Bioethics »
New Issue of The Trumpet
By Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on June 03, 2011
Download the latest issue of The Trumpet. In this issue, there is an interview of Br. Ignatius Perkins, O.P., a reflection by Fr. Joseph J. Guido, O.P.,… » More
More Giving »
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year (Year A)
By The Dominican Friars on October 05, 2011
Each week, a Dominican member of the Provincial Preaching Advisory board prepares this Preacher's Sketchbook in anticipation of the upcoming Sunday Mass. … » More
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