Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

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Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, lifting up Jesus' comment: "This is my commandment: that you love one another as I have loved you." Trusting the love of God shown in Jesus and reflecting that love to others should be the center of our faith.

Readings: Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 13, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us to look for help from others as we try to do right in the world.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 7, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with help from the example of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who takes seriously our universal call to love and care for the poor.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 2, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks opens the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time looking at the themes of failure and inadequacy.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 22, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP opens up the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, challenging us to keep moving forward on our spiritual journey.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 14, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP invites us to ponder God's love for us so that we might become more loving ourselves.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 9, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP opens up the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us that all of creation is a gift from God that we are charged with taking care of.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Jun 3, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP opens up the meaning of the celebration of that most central theme, the Body and Blood of Christ, reminding us that we live in a world in need of salvation, and worth saving.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

May 27, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP preaches on the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, letting us know that we do not need to understand God live a life of grace in God.
Pentecost Sunday

May 19, 2021 by Fr. Luke Barder, OP

Fr. Luke Barder, OP breaks open the readings for Pentecost, the birth of the Church, reminding us that God is still working on building up his house and furnishing it will every good thing.
Ascension Sunday

May 12, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP brings the message the Ascension of Jesus alive, reminding us that Jesus left his work for us to do.
Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP, opens up the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, exploring what is means that God is Love and we are to love one another just as Jesus has loved us.
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Apr 28, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, reminding us that, because Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, we are all connected and in this together.
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Apr 22, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, pointing out some of the more challenging implications of of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Third Sunday of Easter

Apr 16, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP breaks open the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, challenging us to mirror the mercy of God in our own lives, thus calling all people to faith in Jesus Christ.
Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 8, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the Gospel for Divine Mercy Sunday, relating how in the story of Doubting Thomas we see Jesus reaching out, doing what it takes to help Thomas believe.
Easter Sunday

Apr 1, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for Easter Sunday, reminding us that as impressive a job the Apostles had to follow in Jesus' footsteps, this is our task now—and God judges us ready for it!
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

Mar 24, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP opens up the readings for Palm Sunday, taking us from the joy of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the sorrow of the crucifixion, reminding us that all of life is joy and sorrow combined.
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mar 18, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

With Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, breaking open the readings for the the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B, "unless a grain of wheat dies, it remains a single grain."
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Mar 11, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP opens up the scriptures for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, reminding us that God sent his only son to save each of us, and we can trust that when the going gets tough.
Third Sunday of Lent

Mar 4, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP, Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, breaks open the story of Jesus's expelling the moneychangers from the Temple to let us see the radical change God is asking of us this Lent.
Second Sunday of Lent

Feb 25, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP illuminates the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, challenging us to open up to questions raised by them and by our faith journeys.
First Sunday of Lent

Feb 19, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, the Promoter of Media for the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great breaks open the readings for this Sunday, reminding us of the purpose of our Lenten practices.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 10, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the Sunday readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, drawing a parallel between the pandemic and the plight of lepers in biblical times, challenging us to be, like Jesus, on the side of the lepers and victims.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 5, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP opens up the Sunday readings for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, reminding us that there is much work to do, and to trust God to give us the gifts to do it.

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