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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
Next Vocation Weekend
"Come and see!" (John 1:46).
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on October 30, 2010
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A Vocation Weekend is a no-strings-attached chance to spend time learning about the life of Dominican Friars in the Province of St. Joseph. Come pray with us, talk with our student brothers, meet our older brethren, and most of all listen for the voice… » 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
Liturgy & Saints
All Hallows Eve
Sunday October 31, 2010
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 19, 2010
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Province & Vocations
"Usque ad Mortem" - Solemn Profession at the Dominican House of Studies
Seven Men to Make their Solemn Profession in Washington, DC
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on September 28, 2010
Please pray for our seven brothers who will profess their vows of obedience usque ad mortem (until death) in imitation of our Lord (see Phil 2:8). The brothers making solemn profession are:
- Jerome Augustine Zeiler, O.P.
- Jordan Joseph Schmidt, O.P.
- Augustine Marie Reisenauer, O.P.
- Michael Dominic O'Connor, O.P.
- Bernard Marie Timothy, O.P.
- Matthew… » More
Please pray for our seven brothers who will profess their vows of obedience usque ad mortem (until death) in imitation of our Lord (see Phil 2:8). The brothers making solemn profession are:
- Jerome Augustine Zeiler, O.P.
- Jordan Joseph Schmidt, O.P.
- Augustine Marie Reisenauer, O.P.
- Michael Dominic O'Connor, O.P.
- Bernard Marie Timothy, O.P.
- Matthew… » More
Culture & Media
Of Books and Wisdom
An article in L'Osservatore Romano by the PFIC Librarian
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on August 21, 2010
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1671)
Many of us might recall Saturday afternoons in the library. Not a few families would take their children to these houses of literary fun, either to wander about the stacks in search of treasure or to sit on the floor and listen to fantastic stories. Ideally, the youthful wonder of the library would lead to a mature discovery of wisdom.
But in many… » More
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1671)
Many of us might recall Saturday afternoons in the library. Not a few families would take their children to these houses of literary fun, either to wander about the stacks in search of treasure or to sit on the floor and listen to fantastic stories. Ideally, the youthful wonder of the library would lead to a mature discovery of wisdom.
But in many… » More
Province & Vocations
Dominican House of Studies Alum Becomes an Abbot
Fr. Austin G. Murphy, O.S.B.,
Posted by Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. on June 26, 2010
Fr. Austin G. Murphy, O.S.B.
Dominicans in the Province of St. Joseph are rejoicing to hear that Fr. Austin G. Murphy, O.S.B., was elected on June 24, the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist, as the tenth abbot of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois. After his solemn profession as a Benedictine monk in August 2000, he came to the Dominican House of Studies because… » More
Fr. Austin G. Murphy, O.S.B.
Dominicans in the Province of St. Joseph are rejoicing to hear that Fr. Austin G. Murphy, O.S.B., was elected on June 24, the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist, as the tenth abbot of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois. After his solemn profession as a Benedictine monk in August 2000, he came to the Dominican House of Studies because… » More
Liturgy & Saints
St. Catherine of Siena, O.P.
A Homily by Fr. Kevin McGrath, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Bruno M. Shah, O.P. on April 30, 2010
Fr. Kevin McGrath, O.P., subprior of the Dominican House of Studies (Washington, DC), preaches on the feast of our sister, St. Catherine of Siena. Fr. McGrath's homily integrates historical understanding of St. Catherine's time and culture, spiritual attention to her sanctity and doctrine, and insightful regard for contemporary issues surrounding the… » 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
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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