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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
Culture & Media
2010 Recap
Office of Media Evangelization
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on December 23, 2010
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Province & Vocations
"Leaving All Things Behind"
A New Vocations Video
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on November 26, 2010
Watch the video above in which the 21 new novices are vested with the habit of our Holy Father, Saint Dominic. In addition, you can see the 8 outgoing novices make their first simple profession of vows and several other Friars being interviewed.
Watch the video above in which the 21 new novices are vested with the habit of our Holy Father, Saint Dominic. In addition, you can see the 8 outgoing novices make their first simple profession of vows and several other Friars being interviewed.
Theology & Philosophy
Aquinas on the Soul
Thomistic Circles
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on November 01, 2010
On October 23 the Dominican House of Studies was pleased to host the first of its "Thomistic Circles" events of the academic year 2010-2011. The event consisted of a day long conference entitled, "Aquinas on the Soul," featuring three speakers. Dr. Alfred J. Freddoso of the department of philosophy of Notre Dame presented a paper on Aquinas's conception… » More
On October 23 the Dominican House of Studies was pleased to host the first of its "Thomistic Circles" events of the academic year 2010-2011. The event consisted of a day long conference entitled, "Aquinas on the Soul," featuring three speakers. Dr. Alfred J. Freddoso of the department of philosophy of Notre Dame presented a paper on Aquinas's conception… » More
Science & Technology
The Teleological Foundations of Virtue in Light of Evolution
A lecture by Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 31, 2010
On Sunday, November 14, 2010 Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. will be giving a lecture at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology in Oakland, California. He will discuss the insights that Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas can offer to scientists today concerning the nature of interactions in biological systems. Fr. Austriaco has a doctorate in microbiology… » More
On Sunday, November 14, 2010 Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P. will be giving a lecture at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology in Oakland, California. He will discuss the insights that Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas can offer to scientists today concerning the nature of interactions in biological systems. Fr. Austriaco has a doctorate in microbiology… » More
State & Society
Catholic Social Teaching Corner: Are Catholics Liberal Or Conservative?
Political Food for Thought in Caritas in Veritate
Posted by Fr. Francis Belanger, O.P. on October 28, 2010
Fr. Francis Belanger, O.P.
It is often said that Catholic Social Teaching is the “best kept secret in the Church.” One proof of that is to consider how infrequently Catholics form their political opinions after a well thought out reflection on the Magisterium. How many fiscally conservative Catholic politicians are even aware that the Popes have repeatedly taught a doctrine… » More
Fr. Francis Belanger, O.P.
It is often said that Catholic Social Teaching is the “best kept secret in the Church.” One proof of that is to consider how infrequently Catholics form their political opinions after a well thought out reflection on the Magisterium. How many fiscally conservative Catholic politicians are even aware that the Popes have repeatedly taught a doctrine… » More
Church & Evangelization
"Heaven: Angels, Saints, and Spirits, Oh My!"
Theology on Tap with Fr. John Mellein, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 27, 2010
The Tower, an independent student newspaper of The Catholic University of America, reports that, "Campus Ministry held a CUA on Tap yesterday entitled, 'Heaven: Angels, Saints, and Spirits, Oh My!' The Resident Ministers sponsored an open mic hour that included a performance by Redline A Cappella, and then presented their speaker, Dominican Fr. John… » More
The Tower, an independent student newspaper of The Catholic University of America, reports that, "Campus Ministry held a CUA on Tap yesterday entitled, 'Heaven: Angels, Saints, and Spirits, Oh My!' The Resident Ministers sponsored an open mic hour that included a performance by Redline A Cappella, and then presented their speaker, Dominican Fr. John… » More
Culture & Media
The True Wealth of Nations
Catholic Social Thought and Economic Life
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on October 20, 2010
Fr. Albino Barrera, O.P.
Fr. Albino Barrera, O.P., a Professor of Economics and Theology at Providence College, is a contributor to the new book The True Wealth of Nations: Catholic Social Thought and Economic Life, edited by Daniel Finn. The book is published through Oxford University Press, and the publisher describes The True Wealth of Nations this way: "The True Wealth… » More
Fr. Albino Barrera, O.P.
Fr. Albino Barrera, O.P., a Professor of Economics and Theology at Providence College, is a contributor to the new book The True Wealth of Nations: Catholic Social Thought and Economic Life, edited by Daniel Finn. The book is published through Oxford University Press, and the publisher describes The True Wealth of Nations this way: "The True Wealth… » 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
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Sirius XM Radio, September 30, 2011
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 01, 2011
MP3 10
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
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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
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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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