The friars are members of the Order of Preachers, AKA "The Dominicans" and we are members of the Eastern Dominican Province. There are many… » More
This series of informal interviews presents Dominican Friars reflecting on distinctive or characteristic features of our life.
In the video above, Fr. Basil Cole, O.P., reflects on special characteristics of the Dominican confessor: his optimism, his trust in God's mercy, and his study of the spiritual life. Fr. Cole is a Professor of Moral Theology… » More
The Catholic Website Catholic Culture, recently included an article on the book Music and Morals by Fr. Basil Cole, O.P.. The article, by Dr. Jeff Miris, praises the "genius" of Fr. Cole's book, noting that "it surveys what both Sacred Scripture and the world's greatest thinkers, especially philosophers, have had to say about music over the past several… » More
Many Catholics are troubled with distractions while they are praying the Rosary. Perhaps the reason for this is that they have not learned how to think about the mysteries being covered while reciting the "Hail Marys." In the current issue (Oct 2009) of Homiletic & Pastoral Review, Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. offers some practical suggestions to help us… » More