Dominican Friars

Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

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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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We need friends: Homily for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Jul 29, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

We need friends. We heard not too long ago about Martha that was so busy about…
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¿Qué es la justicia?: Homilía para el domingo 27 de julio de 2025

Jul 27, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Qué es la justicia? ¿Y cuál es la diferencia entre justicia y equidad? Abraham,…
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What is Justice? Homily for Sunday, July 27, 2025

Jul 27, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

What is justice? And what is the difference between justice and fairness?…
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For what, how and why do we pray?

Jul 25, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Let us ask, seek, and knock, not just expecting God to provide answers, but ready to be the hands and feet through which God's will is fulfilled…
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Saint Sharbel Makhlūf: Homily for Thursday, July 24, 2025

Jul 24, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today we celebrate Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, the "miracle monk of Lebanon. Living…
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter.”

Jul 23, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Seeming to predict his own death, Martin Luther King, Jr., a pivotal figure…
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Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles

Jul 21, 2025 by
Fr. Clinton Honkomp OP

For 22 July 2025, The Feast of St. Mary Magdalen, based on John 20:11-18
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7/20/25 Homily

Jul 20, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

7/20/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Actions that arise from prayer: Homily for Sunday, July 20, 2025

Jul 20, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today's readings emphasize two encounters. Abraham is visited by three men…
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Wondering about Signs

Jul 20, 2025 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 21 July 2025, Monday of week 16 in Ordinary Time, based on Exodus 14:5-18 …
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“Are you the person God has put in my life to help me better understand myself?”

Jul 20, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

After dinner, I took a walk in the neighborhood. Anticipating the heat of the…
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Are you a Martha or a Mary? That's not a question only for the women listeners

Jul 18, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

This is a question we all need to answer.
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God wants you: Homily for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Jul 17, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Moses might seem like the least likely person to lead the Israelites. Yet even…
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7/13/25 Homily

Jul 13, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

7/13/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Can we be bothered? Homily for Sunday, July 13, 2025

Jul 13, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Can we be bothered? Today's gospel is the familiar parable of the Good…
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Joseph knew who he was: Homily for Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul 12, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today's readings have a lot of emotion. Joseph's brothers are still dealing…
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The power of hope: Homily for Friday, July 11, 2025

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

Hope. It is hard to imagine that Jacob did not hold onto even the smallest…
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What does the parable of the good Samaritan say to us?

Jul 11, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

What concrete things can we do to truly live out the message of this parable?
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For the sake of saving lives: Homily for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Jul 10, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Joesph says his trials were for the sake of saving lives. The story of Joseph…
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Two Life-changing Experiences: Homily for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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

Today's readings focus on two life-changing experiences. The first reading from…
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“How good does a Good Samaritan have to be?”

Jul 9, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The question still haunts me. Three children had died in the fire and their…
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7-6-25 Homily

Jul 8, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

7-6-25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Wrestle with God: Homily for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jul 8, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Are we called to wrestle with God? In today's first reading, Jacob finds…
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Gateway to Heaven: Homily for Monday, July 7, 2025

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

Jacob refers to the place of his encounter as the gateway to heaven. Two…