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Imago Sancti Dominici
The Physical Characteristics of St. Dominic
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on May 05, 2011
replica of St. Dominic recreated from his bones
This following excerpt is from Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnebusch, O. P. and gives an account of our knowledge of the physical description of St. Dominic from a Dominican Sister named Cecilia. Blessed Cecilia was a young woman, not yet twenty, when she received her Dominican habit from St. Dominic at… » More
replica of St. Dominic recreated from his bones
This following excerpt is from Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnebusch, O. P. and gives an account of our knowledge of the physical description of St. Dominic from a Dominican Sister named Cecilia. Blessed Cecilia was a young woman, not yet twenty, when she received her Dominican habit from St. Dominic at… » More
Province & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VIII
Dominican Life is Sacrificial
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 14, 2010
Crucifixion with Mourners and Sts. Dominic and Thomas Aquinas by Fra Angelico
Presented below is the final chapter of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII: Dominican Life is Sacrificial
Dominican life is sacrificial, the sacrifice being consummated when the Dominican takes his vows. By the vows of obedience, chastity,… » More
Crucifixion with Mourners and Sts. Dominic and Thomas Aquinas by Fra Angelico
Presented below is the final chapter of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII: Dominican Life is Sacrificial
Dominican life is sacrificial, the sacrifice being consummated when the Dominican takes his vows. By the vows of obedience, chastity,… » MoreProvince & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VII
Dominican Life is Fraternal
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 13, 2010
Saint Dominic presides at the vestition of Saint Hyacinth
Presented below is Chapter VII of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter VI.
Chapter VII: Dominican Life is Fraternal
The end of the Order of Friars Preachers is contemplation fructifying in the apostolate. Among the means to achieve the end are the three vows… » More
Saint Dominic presides at the vestition of Saint Hyacinth
Presented below is Chapter VII of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter VI.
Chapter VII: Dominican Life is Fraternal
The end of the Order of Friars Preachers is contemplation fructifying in the apostolate. Among the means to achieve the end are the three vows… » MoreProvince & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VI
Dominican Life is Doctrinal
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 11, 2010
Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas by Benozzo Gozzoli
Presented below is Chapter VI of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter V.
Chapter VI: Dominican Life is Doctrinal
Teaching and defending the faith in the pulpit is the apostolate of the Order of Preachers. The Order has widened this primary apostolate to include… » More
Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas by Benozzo Gozzoli
Presented below is Chapter VI of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter V.
Chapter VI: Dominican Life is Doctrinal
Teaching and defending the faith in the pulpit is the apostolate of the Order of Preachers. The Order has widened this primary apostolate to include… » MoreProvince & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter V
Dominican Life is Liturgical
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 08, 2010
Friars Prostrate Over the Form During Mass
Presented below is Chapter V of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter IV.
Chapter V: Dominican Life is Liturgical
We have examined the ends of the Order -- contemplation and the apostolate, the first fructifying in the second. These are the noble goals that… » More
Friars Prostrate Over the Form During Mass
Presented below is Chapter V of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter IV.
Chapter V: Dominican Life is Liturgical
We have examined the ends of the Order -- contemplation and the apostolate, the first fructifying in the second. These are the noble goals that… » MoreProvince & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter IV
Dominican Life is Apostolic
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 07, 2010
Apostles Going Forth to Preach
Presented below is Chapter IV of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter III.
Chapter IV: Dominican Life is Apostolic
The general end of the Dominican Order is the sanctification of its members through contemplation; its special end is the salvation of souls… » More
Apostles Going Forth to Preach
Presented below is Chapter IV of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter III.
Chapter IV: Dominican Life is Apostolic
The general end of the Dominican Order is the sanctification of its members through contemplation; its special end is the salvation of souls… » More
Province & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter III
Dominican Life is Contemplative
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 07, 2010
St. Dominic in Contemplation
Presented below is Chapter III of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter II.
Chapter III: Dominican Life is Contemplative
The Christian is the image of Christ. The Dominican is the image of St. Dominic. As a canon of Osma, before he became an apostole, he was… » More
St. Dominic in Contemplation
Presented below is Chapter III of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter II.
Chapter III: Dominican Life is Contemplative
The Christian is the image of Christ. The Dominican is the image of St. Dominic. As a canon of Osma, before he became an apostole, he was… » More
Province & Vocations
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter II
The Dominican Life is the Image of St. Dominic
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 06, 2010
Presented below is Chapter II of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by the noted Dominican historian of the Province of St. Joseph, Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter I.
Chapter II:The Dominican Life is the Image of St. Dominic
The Christian can most effectively learn how to live in holiness… » More
Presented below is Chapter II of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by the noted Dominican historian of the Province of St. Joseph, Fr. William Aquinas Hinnesbusch, O.P. Click here to read Chapter I.
Chapter II:The Dominican Life is the Image of St. Dominic
The Christian can most effectively learn how to live in holiness… » 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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