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Homilies
The Bible: Whose is it Anyway?
A Catholic Reading of the Old Testament
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on July 26, 2009
Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P., recently gave a talk on the proper way to understand the Old Testament. Using especially St. Paul and the Gospels, Fr. Anthony shows how Christ is the hermeneutical key to understanding the full meaning of God’s revelation in the Old Testament. This lecture was a part of the 2009 Summer Lecture Series at St. Thomas Aquinas… » More
Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P., recently gave a talk on the proper way to understand the Old Testament. Using especially St. Paul and the Gospels, Fr. Anthony shows how Christ is the hermeneutical key to understanding the full meaning of God’s revelation in the Old Testament. This lecture was a part of the 2009 Summer Lecture Series at St. Thomas Aquinas… » More
Theology & Philosophy
Defining Happiness
The Reflections of a Happy Friar
Posted by The Dominican Friars on July 22, 2009
In an engaging talk on the true nature of happiness---and using a refrigerator magnet, a McDonald's slogan, and a popular Broadway tune as props---Br. Justin Brophy, O.P. refuted popular misconceptions of the subject as part of this summer's St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH.
Over the course of his lecture, Br. Justin explained that happiness "is something inside us, and cannot be found in anything outside ourselves." As a result, seeking it in money, power, sex, and other external pleasures and indulgences remains futile. In truth, happiness is found when "all our desires are fulfilled completely and perfectly." Achieving this ultimate goal hinges on the attainment of "our supernatural end," which is the "vision of God and seeing Him as He is." This vision is enjoyed, Br. Justin explained, at the conclusion of a life lived in virtue to the best of one's ability, aided of course by grace.
To see the video of Br. Justin's talk, please click above.
In an engaging talk on the true nature of happiness---and using a refrigerator magnet, a McDonald's slogan, and a popular Broadway tune as props---Br. Justin Brophy, O.P. refuted popular misconceptions of the subject as part of this summer's St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH.
Over the course of his lecture, Br. Justin explained that happiness "is something inside us, and cannot be found in anything outside ourselves." As a result, seeking it in money, power, sex, and other external pleasures and indulgences remains futile. In truth, happiness is found when "all our desires are fulfilled completely and perfectly." Achieving this ultimate goal hinges on the attainment of "our supernatural end," which is the "vision of God and seeing Him as He is." This vision is enjoyed, Br. Justin explained, at the conclusion of a life lived in virtue to the best of one's ability, aided of course by grace.
To see the video of Br. Justin's talk, please click above.
Homilies
Year of St. Paul: St. Paul and the Church
Posted by The Dominican Friars on July 20, 2009
On April 23, 2009, Fr. Luke Turon, O.P. gave a talk on the relationship between St. Paul, his writings, and the Church. This was part of the Year of St. Paul lecture series at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH. Fr. Luke took his first vows as a Dominican 60 years ago this year. For most of his Dominican life, Fr. Luke was a missionary in… » More
On April 23, 2009, Fr. Luke Turon, O.P. gave a talk on the relationship between St. Paul, his writings, and the Church. This was part of the Year of St. Paul lecture series at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH. Fr. Luke took his first vows as a Dominican 60 years ago this year. For most of his Dominican life, Fr. Luke was a missionary in… » More
Liturgy & Saints
Zanesville Summer Lectures Series
Dominican Preaching in the Buckeye State
Posted by The Dominican Friars on June 30, 2009
St. Thomas Aquinas statue in Zanesville, OH
Again this year St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH, is offering a summer series of lectures to its parishioners. The talks will be held on the Mondays and Thursdays of July (except July 9). Three friars assigned to St. Thomas for the summer will be the speakers: Rev. Br. James Brent, O.P., Br. Justin Brophy, O.P., and newly ordained Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P.
Please click here to view the schedule of lectures.
All talks will be given in Rosary Hall (in the church undercroft) beginning at 7:00pm.
St. Thomas Aquinas statue in Zanesville, OH
Again this year St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, OH, is offering a summer series of lectures to its parishioners. The talks will be held on the Mondays and Thursdays of July (except July 9). Three friars assigned to St. Thomas for the summer will be the speakers: Rev. Br. James Brent, O.P., Br. Justin Brophy, O.P., and newly ordained Fr. Anthony Giambrone, O.P.
Please click here to view the schedule of lectures.
All talks will be given in Rosary Hall (in the church undercroft) beginning at 7:00pm.
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All the Friar Bloggers
Homily for Simple Profession 2011
By The Dominican Friars on August 16, 2011
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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
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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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