Dominican Friars

Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Around the Web

We preach through many mediums: in person, in publications, through prophetic actions, and online. Here are some of the latest postings of our friars from around the internet.

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as next Archbishop of New York: December 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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God always does something new: Homily for Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

See, I am doing something new. Today's reading from Isaiah reminds us that our…
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"Love at First Sight"

Dec 17, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Is Jesus the reason for the Christmas Season? The need to patiently watch and…
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12/14/25 Homily

Dec 14, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

12/14/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Rose, Pink? Who cares? Gaudete Sunday is about so much more: Homily for Sunday, December 13, 2025

Dec 14, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Do we make Gaudete Sunday too small? Do we reduce the reason for our hope and…
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Are you ready for Christmas?

Dec 12, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

There's more to do than buy and wrap presents and send Christmas cards and bake cookies - much more.
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Not an endearing term: Homily for Thursday, December 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Let's face it. We are broken. And we can feel pretty bad about our brokenness…
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“It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done”

Dec 10, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Nelson Mandela, former South African President, died on December 5, 2013…
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Reflect in your heart: Homily for Monday, December 8, 2025

Dec 9, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Hustle, hustle, hustle. Do we ever consider the example of the Blessed Mother…
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Do you live in Chronos or Kairos? Homily for Sunday, December 7, 2025

Dec 7, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The readings challenge us to seek out God’s presence in every aspect of our…
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¿Vives en Chronos o en Kairos? Homilía para el domingo 7 de diciembre de 2025

Dec 7, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Las lecturas nos desafían a buscar la presencia de Dios en todos los aspectos…
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12/7/25 Homily

Dec 7, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

12/7/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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John the Baptist challenges us to prepare the way of the Lord

Dec 5, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

and that means in every part of our lives.
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Turned Upside Down: Homily for Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dec 4, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

This season of Advent, Isaiah gives us and paints for us a world where…
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“Is there room for laughter during Advent?”

Dec 3, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The older woman was in her late eighties and suffered from severe diabetes…
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Come and Rest: Homily For November 30, 2025

Nov 30, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

As we begin the start of the season of Advent, it can be hard to come and rest…
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11/30/25 Homily

Nov 30, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/30/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Dare We Hope?

Nov 30, 2025 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 1 December 2025, Monday of the 1st week of Advent , based on Matthew 8:5-11
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As we enter Advent, what kind of person do I want to be?"

Nov 28, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

"As I enter the season of Christ’s birth, the man [or woman] I want to be is one who...And, "The state of heart I desire is..."And…
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“Advent: Déjà vu all over again.”

Nov 26, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Yogi Berra, former catcher for the New York Yankees, was known as the Master…
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Christ is still King: Homily for Sunday, November 23, 2025

Nov 23, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The Solemnity of Christ the King was started at a time of great uncertainty…
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11/23/25 Homily: Christ the King Sunday

Nov 23, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/23/25 Homily: Christ the King Sunday by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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SPECIAL EPISODE - MY HOMILY AT ST. TOM'S ON THE 25TH JUBILEE OF DOMINICANS AT PURDUE

Nov 22, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

THIS IS A BONUS EPISODE FOR THIS WEEK.
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No Kings - but who is OUR King?

Nov 21, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

An important question for us.