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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
The Priest and Conversion
A Reminder from St. Paul
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on April 23, 2010
Caravaggio's "The Conversion on the Way to Damascus" (1600); Cerasi Chapel, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., preached the following homily earlier today at St. John Seminary in Boston, MA.
Homily for Friday of the Third Week of Easter
April 23, 2010
The conversion of St. Paul affords us the opportunity to reflect on the working of divine grace in human lives. During the Year for Priests, this theme takes on a special… » More
Caravaggio's "The Conversion on the Way to Damascus" (1600); Cerasi Chapel, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., preached the following homily earlier today at St. John Seminary in Boston, MA.
Homily for Friday of the Third Week of Easter
April 23, 2010
The conversion of St. Paul affords us the opportunity to reflect on the working of divine grace in human lives. During the Year for Priests, this theme takes on a special… » More
Theology & Philosophy
"Aquinas on the Priest"
An Article by Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on April 13, 2010
The following article by Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., appears in the most recent English Edition of Nova et Vetera (Vol. 8, No. 1 [2010]: 1-15). It is reprinted below with permission.
Aquinas on the Priest: Sacramental Realism and the Indispensable and Irreplaceable Vocation of the Priest
ROMANUS CESSARIO, O.P.
St. John's Seminary
Brighton, Massachusetts … » More
The following article by Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P., appears in the most recent English Edition of Nova et Vetera (Vol. 8, No. 1 [2010]: 1-15). It is reprinted below with permission.
Aquinas on the Priest: Sacramental Realism and the Indispensable and Irreplaceable Vocation of the Priest
ROMANUS CESSARIO, O.P.
St. John's Seminary
Brighton, Massachusetts … » More
Liturgy & Saints
"Love one another as I have loved you"
A Holy Thursday Reflection by Fr. Joseph Torchia, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on April 01, 2010
Valentin de Boulogne's "The Last Supper" (1625-26); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
May the peace and blessings of God be with you and your loved ones as we enter into these culminating days of Holy Week known as the sacred Easter Triduum, which encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, in which we commemorate the entirety of the salvific events of the Paschal Mystery - Our Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection.… » More
Valentin de Boulogne's "The Last Supper" (1625-26); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
May the peace and blessings of God be with you and your loved ones as we enter into these culminating days of Holy Week known as the sacred Easter Triduum, which encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, in which we commemorate the entirety of the salvific events of the Paschal Mystery - Our Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection.… » More
Theology & Philosophy
"Faith Matters"
A Talk by Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on February 28, 2010
In the video above, Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P., offers his perspectives on the past, the present, and the future of the Catholic priesthood. His remarks can serve our ongoing reflections during this Jubilee Year for Priests.
A well known author and academic, Fr. Nichols is a son of the English Province and is prior of St. Michael and All Saints Priory… » More
In the video above, Fr. Aidan Nichols, O.P., offers his perspectives on the past, the present, and the future of the Catholic priesthood. His remarks can serve our ongoing reflections during this Jubilee Year for Priests.
A well known author and academic, Fr. Nichols is a son of the English Province and is prior of St. Michael and All Saints Priory… » More
Province & Vocations
"Alter Christus" (Part 3)
Posted by Fr. Bill Garrott, O.P. on February 25, 2010
This is the final part of "Alter Christus," a fast-paced film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the priestly identity to the sacraments, from celibacy to the mission.
This is the final part of "Alter Christus," a fast-paced film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the priestly identity to the sacraments, from celibacy to the mission.
Province & Vocations
"Alter Christus" (part 2)
Posted by Fr. Bill Garrott, O.P. on February 24, 2010
This is the second part of "Alter Christus," a fast-paced film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the priestly identity to the sacraments, from celibacy to the mission.
This is the second part of "Alter Christus," a fast-paced film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the priestly identity to the sacraments, from celibacy to the mission.
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
More Vocations »
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
More Bioethics »
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
More Giving »
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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