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Church & Evangelization
Pope Benedict Preaches the Cross to Priests and Religious
"The World Needs the Cross"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on June 08, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI passes through a demilitarized zone to enter the Church of the Holy Cross in Nicosia, Cyprus, on June 5, 2010.
During his recent apostolic voyage to Cyprus, Pope Benedict XVI paid tribute to the priests, religious, catechists, and lay movements of the country by offering for them a special votive Mass of the Holy Cross. In his homily, the pope encouraged his listeners, many of whom contend daily with the political and religious strife of the region, to root… » More
Pope Benedict XVI passes through a demilitarized zone to enter the Church of the Holy Cross in Nicosia, Cyprus, on June 5, 2010.
During his recent apostolic voyage to Cyprus, Pope Benedict XVI paid tribute to the priests, religious, catechists, and lay movements of the country by offering for them a special votive Mass of the Holy Cross. In his homily, the pope encouraged his listeners, many of whom contend daily with the political and religious strife of the region, to root… » More
Faith & Morals
Pope Benedict on the Priest's Mission to Govern
In Service of the Faithful's Obedience to Christ
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 27, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 26, 2010.
During yesterday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI concluded his brief examination of the priest's exercise of the tria munera Christi---the three offices of Christ---by focusing on the pastor's duty to govern the portion of the Christian flock entrusted to him. Like many of the texts he composes, the Pope's reflection is worth a slow and deliberate… » More
Pope Benedict XVI at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 26, 2010.
During yesterday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI concluded his brief examination of the priest's exercise of the tria munera Christi---the three offices of Christ---by focusing on the pastor's duty to govern the portion of the Christian flock entrusted to him. Like many of the texts he composes, the Pope's reflection is worth a slow and deliberate… » More
Church & Evangelization
"Thank you for your fidelity"
Pope Benedict XVI Addresses Priests, Religious, and Seminarians
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 13, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate Vespers in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Fatima, Portugal.
On May 12, the second day of Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Portugal, the Pontiff led a solemn celebration of Vespers for priests, religious, and seminarians in Fatima's Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Below is the full text of his address.
Solemn Celebration of Vespers
Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fatima, Portugal
May 12,… » More
Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate Vespers in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Fatima, Portugal.
On May 12, the second day of Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Portugal, the Pontiff led a solemn celebration of Vespers for priests, religious, and seminarians in Fatima's Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Below is the full text of his address.
Solemn Celebration of Vespers
Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fatima, Portugal
May 12,… » More
Church & Evangelization
Pope Consecrates Priests to Immaculate Heart of Mary
"Obtain for us transformation in Christ"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 13, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI prays before an image of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal.
On the second day of his pilgrimage to Fatima, Pope Benedict XVI concluded a special Vespers service by consecrating the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Below is the prayer he used for the act of consecration.
ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT AND CONSECRATION OF PRIESTS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Church of the Most Holy Trinity,… » More
Pope Benedict XVI prays before an image of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal.
On the second day of his pilgrimage to Fatima, Pope Benedict XVI concluded a special Vespers service by consecrating the priests of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Below is the prayer he used for the act of consecration.
ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT AND CONSECRATION OF PRIESTS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Church of the Most Holy Trinity,… » More
Faith & Morals
Pope Benedict on the Priest's Mission to Sanctify
"Every priest is a necessary instrument of the salvific action of God"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on May 07, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 5, 2010.
At Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI reprised his catechesis on the tria munera Christi--the three priestly offices of Christ. His purpose in this series is to examine how the Church's pastors share in and exercise these offices, or tasks, in virtue of their reception of Holy Orders. A few weeks ago, the Holy Father focused on the… » More
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful at the conclusion of his General Audience on May 5, 2010.
At Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI reprised his catechesis on the tria munera Christi--the three priestly offices of Christ. His purpose in this series is to examine how the Church's pastors share in and exercise these offices, or tasks, in virtue of their reception of Holy Orders. A few weeks ago, the Holy Father focused on the… » More
Church & Evangelization
Earth Day Wisdom from the Green Pope
Benedict XVI on Care for the Environment
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on April 22, 2010
In his message for the 63rd World Day of Peace, which we observed this past Janurary 1st, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the need for protecting the environment. Lamenting the poor stewardship over creation excercised in many parts of the world, the Holy Father warned: "There needs to be strong action in the name of all creation, a strong commitment… » More
In his message for the 63rd World Day of Peace, which we observed this past Janurary 1st, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the need for protecting the environment. Lamenting the poor stewardship over creation excercised in many parts of the world, the Holy Father warned: "There needs to be strong action in the name of all creation, a strong commitment… » More
Church & Evangelization
Pope Benedict on the Priest as Teacher
"My teaching is not mine"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on April 15, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI at his weekly General Audience - April 14, 2010.
At yesterday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the priest's participation in Christ's munus docendi. In all, the Holy Father's words offer us a beautiful Easter meditation on the preacher's unique exercise of this sacred office.
GENERAL AUDIENCE ADDRESS
April 14, 2010
Dear friends,
In this Easter season, which leads us… » More
Pope Benedict XVI at his weekly General Audience - April 14, 2010.
At yesterday's General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the priest's participation in Christ's munus docendi. In all, the Holy Father's words offer us a beautiful Easter meditation on the preacher's unique exercise of this sacred office.
GENERAL AUDIENCE ADDRESS
April 14, 2010
Dear friends,
In this Easter season, which leads us… » More
Liturgy & Saints
Pope Benedict's Triduum Homilies
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on April 06, 2010
After Mass on Easter Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI offered the traditional papal blessing "urbi et orbi," to the city and to the world.
Collected below are the homilies and addresses delivered by Pope Benedict over the course of this year's Paschal Triduum.
HOMILY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI
Mass of the Lord's Supper
April 1, 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In his Gospel, Saint John, more fully than the other three evangelists, reports in his own distinctive way the farewell discourses… » More
After Mass on Easter Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI offered the traditional papal blessing "urbi et orbi," to the city and to the world.
HOMILY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI
Mass of the Lord's Supper
April 1, 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In his Gospel, Saint John, more fully than the other three evangelists, reports in his own distinctive way the farewell discourses… » 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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