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
The following is taken from the book St. Dominic: Biographical Documents, edited by Fr. Francis C. Lehner, O.P. The chapter below on "The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic" was translated by Fr. Andrew Kolzow, O.P.
The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic was written by an anonymous author, probably at Bologna, sometime between 1260… » More
Chapter Talk - Vestition 2010
Our God is a consuming fire.
The twelfth chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews, which we've just heard being proclaimed, begins with these beautiful words: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running… » More
Here is a photo of the recent Vestition of the Novices that took place at Saint Gertrude's Priory in Cincinnati.
The official start of the novitiate year begins with the postulants receiving the Dominican habit. During this ancient ceremony, called vestition, the new novice kneels before the prior of the community, who clothes him in all six pieces… » More