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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What is the great commandmment of Jesus?

Nov 1, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

We are each called to be saints - and we are supposed to begin our task - NOW. No waiting around. Because we need saints if we are going to move…
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"Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go."

Oct 30, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Listening to Nora Jones sing “Love Me Tender” triggered a memory of Elvis…
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The Courage to Stay on the Path: 10/27/24 Homily

Oct 27, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Courage to Stay on the Path: 10/27/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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How can we open our eyes to the needs of others?

Oct 25, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Christ cures a blind man from physical blindness, but we may be blind in other ways.
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“Be careful what you ask for.”

Oct 23, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Believing in miracles is risky business, especially if there is no physical…
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No Pain, No Gain: 10/20/24 Homily

Oct 20, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

No Pain, No Gain: 10/20/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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How are you called to serve?

Oct 18, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

It seems that often what we are seeking seems to be all about ourselves. We are called to something more.
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“And what does the Lord require of us? Only this: to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly

Oct 16, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

On March 13, 2013, the newly elected Pope Francis moved into the Casa Santa…
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Nobody Wants to Be Poor: 10/13/24 Homily

Oct 13, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Nobody Wants to Be Poor: 10/13/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Why do we make the choices that we do?

Oct 11, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

What is our motivation? We make choices daily - some big and some not so big, but even the little ones can add up to big consequences. We need to…
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“Deficiency free is the way to be!”

Oct 9, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Waiting for the elevator door to close, I spotted a sign hanging on the wall:…
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The Real Martha

Oct 7, 2024 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 8 October 2024, Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 10:38-42
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All are welcome, all are welcome

Oct 4, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

all are welcome, in this space.
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"One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!"

Oct 2, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The newly ordained priest was interviewing a woman in her late eighties who…
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We Need more Eldads & Medads: 9/29/24 Homily

Sep 29, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

We Need more Eldads & Medads: 9/29/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Whatever happened to sin?

Sep 27, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Yes! So you can skip this episode if you don't have a problem with sinning!!
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"Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart is also."

Sep 26, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

At the intersection of West Lake Street and Blaisdell Avenue, a young man…
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Overcoming the Dictatorship of Relativism: 9/22/24 Homily

Sep 22, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Overcoming the Dictatorship of Relativism: 9/22/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Ambitious for the Right Things

Sep 21, 2024 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 22 September 2024, The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Mark…
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Are we ready to humble ourselves – to be the servant God calls each of us to be?

Sep 20, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I was in Greece last week, but I posted an interview that was done of me on a local podcast. If you would like to hear that it is in my podcast file…
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The Joy of Preaching the Good News

Sep 12, 2024 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 13 September 2024, Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor ,…
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"What good is it, my sisters and brothers, to profess faith without practicing it?"

Sep 11, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The waiter had just presented the bill when my cell phone rang. It was a call…
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9/8/24 Homily

Sep 8, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

9/8/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Honoring God above the law

Sep 6, 2024 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 7 September 2024, Saturday of week 22 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 6:1-5…