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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Holy Week 2025. Just what is it?

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

Holy Week 2025.This week encapsulates all that we celebrate and believe as…
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Hope and pessimism: Reflection for Saturday, April 12, 2025

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

Hope and pessimism. The prophet Ezekiel proclaims a great promise from God,…
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Cue the beginning of the dramatic music: Reflection for Friday, April 11, 2025

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

Cue the dramatic music. Jeremiah feels the heat all around him. Jesus faces an…
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Why do bad things happen to good people?

Apr 11, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

The readings on Palm Sunday give us the reason.
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The faith of Abraham: Homily for Thursday, April 10, 2025

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

Quite successful. Quite sad. Abraham had great highs in life, and some real…
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“Thank you, Jesus for showing us how to die.”

Apr 9, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

It was a combination of the subzero temperature and a bone chilling wind that…
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Is it true?: Reflection for Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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

Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Is it true, Jesus? Can we really…
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Don’t Complain: Reflection for Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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

How easy it is to forget all the good things God does for us. And how easy it…
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Light of the World: Reflection for Monday, April 7, 2025

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

The story of Susanna in the first readings is a compelling story that tells us…
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Exposed before Jesus: 4/6/25 Homily

Apr 6, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Exposed before Jesus: 4/6/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Third Scrutiny Homily: 4/6/25 Homily

Apr 6, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Third Scrutiny Homily: 4/6/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Looking Ahead: Week of April 7-12, 2025

Apr 6, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Looking ahead. The readings for this week heighten the fact that Jesus is…
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Sin no more: Homily for Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 5, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Should the sinful be able to punish sinners? Just how is it we hear the call to…
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Just cannot accept it: Reflection for Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Have you ever been in an argument and just cannot accept you are wrong? Despite…
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Another broadcast from Rome: What is a Missionary of Mercy?

Apr 4, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I interview one of my fellow missionaries, Fr. John Marie Devaney OP of the Eastern Province. John is also a fellow podcaster and has his own show on…
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Judgement as a mirror: Reflection for Friday, April 4, 2025

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

I think many of us can be a little judgmental at times. I know it is easy for…
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What God do you believe in? Homily for Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

This recounting of Aaron helping the people to make a golden calf is really one…
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Has the Hour Come?

Apr 3, 2025 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 4 April 2025, Friday of the 4th week of Lent, based on John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
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I do not accept human praise: Reflection for Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Jesus says, "I do not accept human praise." In a culture that often accepts the…
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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2025

Apr 2, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

"It would be a good Lenten exercise for us to compare our daily life with that…
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Just what is the work of Jesus: Reflection for Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Apr 2, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

In today's gospel Jesus speaks of his mission, which put simply is to do the…
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Water is life: Reflection for Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Water is life. Whether it is for a town, to quench a thirst, or to receive…
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What is God doing? Reflection for Monday, March 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

"Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth." In today's first…
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Looking ahead: The week’s readings for March 31-April 5

Mar 31, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Looking ahead. The readings for this upcoming week focus a lot on the identity…