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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VIII

Dominican Life is Sacrificial
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 14, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VIII
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VII

Dominican Life is Fraternal
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 13, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VII
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VI

Dominican Life is Doctrinal
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 11, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter VI
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter V

Dominican Life is Liturgical
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 08, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter V
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter IV

Dominican Life is Apostolic
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 07, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter IV
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter III

Dominican Life is Contemplative
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 07, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter III
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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter II

The Dominican Life is the Image of St. Dominic
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 06, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter II

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

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Dominican Spirituality, Chapter I

By Fr. William Hinnebusch, O.P.
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Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on December 05, 2010
Dominican Spirituality, Chapter I

Reprinted below is the forward and first chapter of the book Dominican Spirituality: Principles and Practice by Fr. William Hinnebusch.  Fr. Hinnebusch was an Oxford-trained historian and priest of the Province of St. Joseph.  He wrote extensively about Dominican history, as well as this book on the Spirituality of the Order. Continue to Chapter II by clicking here.…  » More


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