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Virgin Worthy of Heaven
International Convention on the Occasion of the 550th Anniversary of the Canonization St. Catherine of Siena
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on September 24, 2011
Mantova BC Teresiana ms 104, c. 1r
From October 27-29, 2011, Rome and Siena will be host to an international convention on St. Catherine of Siena. The event is meant to mark the 550th Anniversary of her canonization by Pope Pius II Piccolomini (who himself had studied in Siena). She was canonized in June of 1461, eighty years after her death. The conference, which will be in Italian,… » More
Mantova BC Teresiana ms 104, c. 1r
From October 27-29, 2011, Rome and Siena will be host to an international convention on St. Catherine of Siena. The event is meant to mark the 550th Anniversary of her canonization by Pope Pius II Piccolomini (who himself had studied in Siena). She was canonized in June of 1461, eighty years after her death. The conference, which will be in Italian,… » More
Liturgy & Saints
St. Catherine's Siena
The city that raised a Saint
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on August 24, 2011
St. Catherine of Siena, by Andrea Vanni, c. 14th century
Siena is one of the oldest cities in Italy. It preserves, to a great extent, its medieval character and feel. The golden age of the 13th and 14th century were Siena's years of ascendency. By the beginning of the 12th century, Siena is its own republic, surrounded and protected by a recently completed city wall (most of which still stands). It… » More
St. Catherine of Siena, by Andrea Vanni, c. 14th century
Siena is one of the oldest cities in Italy. It preserves, to a great extent, its medieval character and feel. The golden age of the 13th and 14th century were Siena's years of ascendency. By the beginning of the 12th century, Siena is its own republic, surrounded and protected by a recently completed city wall (most of which still stands). It… » More
Liturgy & Saints
St. Catherine of Siena, O.P.
A Homily by Fr. Kevin McGrath, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Bruno M. Shah, O.P. on April 30, 2010
Fr. Kevin McGrath, O.P., subprior of the Dominican House of Studies (Washington, DC), preaches on the feast of our sister, St. Catherine of Siena. Fr. McGrath's homily integrates historical understanding of St. Catherine's time and culture, spiritual attention to her sanctity and doctrine, and insightful regard for contemporary issues surrounding the… » More
Liturgy & Saints
Saint Catherine Of Siena
A Reflection by Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on April 29, 2010
Detail of Ghirlandaio's "St. Catherine of Siena and St. Lawrence" (1490-98); Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Detail of Ghirlandaio's "St. Catherine of Siena and St. Lawrence" (1490-98); Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Prayer & Spirituality
God and Man in "Dialogue"
Sigrid Undset on St. Catherine's Celebrated Doctrine
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on March 17, 2010
In her recently republished biography of St. Catherine of Siena (Ignatius Press, 2009), Sigrid Undset offers various insights into the medieval Doctor's celebrated Dialogue. In the section of her commentary quoted here, Undset focuses specifically on St. Catherine's famous doctrine on the relation of God and man. Perhaps these words can inform or… » More
In her recently republished biography of St. Catherine of Siena (Ignatius Press, 2009), Sigrid Undset offers various insights into the medieval Doctor's celebrated Dialogue. In the section of her commentary quoted here, Undset focuses specifically on St. Catherine's famous doctrine on the relation of God and man. Perhaps these words can inform or… » More
Liturgy & Saints
The All Saints’ Vigil in D.C.
For the Young, It's a Must
Posted by The Dominican Friars on November 17, 2009
For a number of years now, the Dominican House of Studies' observance of the Vigil of All Saints has drawn a growing and enthusiastic attendance, spawning a number of parish programs modeled on the friars' unique and inspiring program of worship, prayer and procession.
This year's observance, attracting hundreds, fell on Oct. 31 and had all the… » More
For a number of years now, the Dominican House of Studies' observance of the Vigil of All Saints has drawn a growing and enthusiastic attendance, spawning a number of parish programs modeled on the friars' unique and inspiring program of worship, prayer and procession.
This year's observance, attracting hundreds, fell on Oct. 31 and had all the… » More
Liturgy & Saints
“Finish Your Life on the Cross”
"Reflection on Spiritual Motherhood in St. Catherine of Siena's Letters to Priests"
Posted by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. on October 29, 2009
Giovanni di Paolo's "St. Catherine Before the Pope at Avignon" (1460); Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
The August 12th-19th English edition of L'Osservatore Romano printed the following article by Sr. Gabriella Yi, O.P., a member of the Dominican Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN. In the article, Sr. Gabriella offers her readers a timely reflection on the spiritual doctrine of St. Catherine of Siena.
"'Finish Your Life on the Cross':… » More
Giovanni di Paolo's "St. Catherine Before the Pope at Avignon" (1460); Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
The August 12th-19th English edition of L'Osservatore Romano printed the following article by Sr. Gabriella Yi, O.P., a member of the Dominican Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN. In the article, Sr. Gabriella offers her readers a timely reflection on the spiritual doctrine of St. Catherine of Siena.
"'Finish Your Life on the Cross':… » More
Homilies
MERCY:
THE HEART OF A DOMINICAN by Chrys McVey, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on July 10, 2009
Fr. Thomas Chrysostom McVey, O.P. (1933-2009) (Profession - 1954 Ordained - 1960) A homily given by Fr. McVey to Dominican Laity Mindanao Regional Conference, Davao, 17 April 2009, Annual Conference, UST, Manila, 19 April 2009, ‘Mercy Sunday'
MH Vicaire, one of the great Dominican historians, believed the Dominican Order was ‘the first strictly… » More
Fr. Thomas Chrysostom McVey, O.P. (1933-2009) (Profession - 1954 Ordained - 1960) A homily given by Fr. McVey to Dominican Laity Mindanao Regional Conference, Davao, 17 April 2009, Annual Conference, UST, Manila, 19 April 2009, ‘Mercy Sunday'
MH Vicaire, one of the great Dominican historians, believed the Dominican Order was ‘the first strictly… » More
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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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