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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"Jesus was a whistleblower"

Jan 28, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Traditionally understood, a “whistleblower” is a person acting…
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"What does it mean to be a friend of God?"

Jan 20, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The opening lines of the gospel of Luke pitch the reader headlong into the…
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"What does it mean to be a friend of God?"

Jan 20, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The opening lines of the gospel of Luke pitch the reader headlong into the…
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"Did Jesus have a drinking problem?"

Jan 13, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Given the unusual circumstances at the Wedding Feast of Cana, Jesus performed…
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"Did Jesus have a drinking problem?"

Jan 13, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Given the unusual circumstances at the Wedding Feast of Cana, Jesus performed…
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"Who witnessed your baptism?"

Jan 6, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Without scrambling for a copy of your baptismal certificate, have you ever…
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"Who witnessed your baptism?"

Jan 6, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Without scrambling for a copy of your baptismal certificate, have you ever…
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Coming full circle to Bethlehem

Dec 29, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The traditional account of the Magi and their incredible journey to find …
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Coming full circle to Bethlehem

Dec 29, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The traditional account of the Magi and their incredible journey to find …
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"Rediscovering the fun in dysfunctional."

Dec 22, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Today we are celebrating the Feast of The Holy Family, a celebration that…
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"Rediscovering the fun in dysfunctional."

Dec 22, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Today we are celebrating the Feast of The Holy Family, a celebration that…
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Together we can do something wonderful

Dec 17, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

One of Mother Teresa’s favorite statements summarized her view of…
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Together we can do something wonderful

Dec 17, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

One of Mother Teresa’s favorite statements summarized her view of…
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"God isn't fixing this"

Dec 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

On Wednesday, December 3rd The New York Daily News ran the headline, &ldquo…
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"God isn't fixing this"

Dec 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

On Wednesday, December 3rd The New York Daily News ran the headline, &ldquo…
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"At what time would you like your wake-up call?"

Dec 3, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The phone rang almost immediately when I entered my hotel room. Assuming the…
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"At what time would you like your wake-up call?"

Dec 3, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The phone rang almost immediately when I entered my hotel room. Assuming the…
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"One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began."

Nov 24, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Rediscovering the poetic world of Mary Oliver has provided me with ample…
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"One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began."

Nov 24, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Rediscovering the poetic world of Mary Oliver has provided me with ample…
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"Gotta Serve Somebody"

Nov 19, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When the album entitled “Slow Train Coming” was launched in 1979,…
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"Gotta Serve Somebody"

Nov 19, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When the album entitled “Slow Train Coming” was launched in 1979,…
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"In case of the Rapture, this car will be abandoned."

Nov 12, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Due to the snow storm, the trip back from Des Moines to Dubuque would take an…
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"In case of the Rapture, this car will be abandoned."

Nov 12, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Due to the snow storm, the trip back from Des Moines to Dubuque would take an…
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"It's good to be blessed, but it's better to be a blessing."

Nov 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Putting the finishing touches on the flower pots in front of church, I was…