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Prayer & Spirituality
Ohio Dominican Pilgrimage
A Hiking Pilgrimage to the Foundations of the Catholic Church in Ohio
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on July 20, 2010
The foundation of the Catholic Church in Ohio can be found in Somerset, Ohio. There, in the early 19th century, Fr. Edward Dominic Fenwick sent his Dominican brothers from Kentucky to establish the first Catholic Church in Ohio -- St. Joseph's in Somerset. From that first seed, other Catholic Churches sprang up, including St. Patrick in Junction… » More
The foundation of the Catholic Church in Ohio can be found in Somerset, Ohio. There, in the early 19th century, Fr. Edward Dominic Fenwick sent his Dominican brothers from Kentucky to establish the first Catholic Church in Ohio -- St. Joseph's in Somerset. From that first seed, other Catholic Churches sprang up, including St. Patrick in Junction… » More
Prayer & Spirituality
"The Rosary at the Bedside: A Helpful Concretized Meditative Practice"
Dominican Presentation at Duke University
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on May 31, 2010
Fr. Christopher Saliga, O.P., Sr. Margaret Oettinger, O.P., Br. Ignatius Perkins, O.P., and Br. Augustine Reisenauer, O.P., have co-authored a poster presentation entitled "The Rosary at the Bedside: A Helpful Concretized Meditative Practice." Their work will be presented at the third annual meeting of The Society for Spirituality, Theology & Health,… » More
Prayer & Spirituality
The Rosary
A Short History of Its Origins
Posted by Br. Peter Totleben, O.P. on February 13, 2010
For centuries, the Dominican Order has encouraged devotion to the Rosary among the Catholic faithful.
A good example of this noble tradition, our late brother Fr. William Hinnebusch, O.P. composed an article on the Rosary's history for the New Catholic Encyclopedia.
Click here to learn more about this Dominican tradition and beloved Catholic… » More
For centuries, the Dominican Order has encouraged devotion to the Rosary among the Catholic faithful.
A good example of this noble tradition, our late brother Fr. William Hinnebusch, O.P. composed an article on the Rosary's history for the New Catholic Encyclopedia.
Click here to learn more about this Dominican tradition and beloved Catholic… » More
Prayer & Spirituality
"Family Life and Lent"
An Article by Michael Monshau, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on February 13, 2010
Caravaggio's "Madonna del Rosario" (1607); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
The following article by Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P., a professor of Liturgy, Homiletics and Spirituality at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome, was published in the February 10th English edition of L'Osservatore Romano. It is reprinted here with permission.
Family Life and Lent
by Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P.… » More
Caravaggio's "Madonna del Rosario" (1607); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
The following article by Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P., a professor of Liturgy, Homiletics and Spirituality at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome, was published in the February 10th English edition of L'Osservatore Romano. It is reprinted here with permission.
Family Life and Lent
by Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P.… » More
Liturgy & Saints
Pope Benedict on Saint Dominic
Wednesday Audience Address - February 3, 2010
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on February 03, 2010
During today's General Audience address, Benedict XVI recalled the life and example of our Holy Father Dominic. In his remarks, the Pope explained how Dominic's apostolic zeal was sparked, among other things, by the theological and spiritual plight of the Albigensians of early thirteenth-century France, and how his answer to this problem was to provide… » More
During today's General Audience address, Benedict XVI recalled the life and example of our Holy Father Dominic. In his remarks, the Pope explained how Dominic's apostolic zeal was sparked, among other things, by the theological and spiritual plight of the Albigensians of early thirteenth-century France, and how his answer to this problem was to provide… » More
Prayer & Spirituality
Let us not “say” the Rosary
Learning how to "pray" the rosary
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on October 06, 2009
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
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
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Of Books and Wisdom
An article in L’Osservatore Romano by the PFIC Librarian
Project Truth : A Youth Defense Project
Spread the Message
Summer Preaching
Dominican brothers offer lecture series in Zanesville, Ohio
All the Friar Bloggers
A New Play about the Founder of the Knights of Columbus
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on September 01, 2010
The Knights of Columbus recently asked Father Peter John Cameron O.P., to direct a play about their founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. The Catholic… » More
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"Word to Life" - August 27, 2010
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on August 27, 2010
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Click above to hear this week's edition of "Word to Life." Joining me today to discuss the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time was… » More
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Why any Research with Human Embryonic Stem Cells is Morally Problematic
By Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on August 26, 2010
In a commentary that appeared on CatholicExchange.com, Father Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., applauded the Aug. 23 ruling by Federal Judge Royce… » More
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The Precious Blood of Christ
By Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on July 04, 2010
Dear Friend, May the grace and peace of God be with you. I hope this finds you well in these early days of summer.
When we think of July what comes… » More
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Saint Rose of Lima
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on August 23, 2010
The Dominican Saint Rose of Lima was baptized Isabel after her grandmother in 1586, but probably because an Indian servant girl used to call her "my little… » More
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