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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Heavenly Hash: A Lenten Temptation

Feb 17, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Answering the doorbell on Ash Wednesday morning, I received a package…
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"I can resist everything but temptation."

Feb 10, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Oscar Wilde, a much celebrated playwright,  poet and literary figure of…
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"I can resist everything but temptation."

Feb 10, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Oscar Wilde, a much celebrated playwright,  poet and literary figure of…
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Who keeps the Law?

Feb 8, 2016 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 9 February 2016, Tuesday of 5th Week, based on Mark 7:1-13, sent in from…
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"The ones who didn't get away "

Feb 3, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

While the expression, “falling hook, line and sinker” isn’t…
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"The ones who didn't get away "

Feb 3, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

While the expression, “falling hook, line and sinker” isn’t…
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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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"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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What God Will and Won’t Do

Jan 13, 2016 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 14 January 2016, Thursday in the first week of the year, based on 1 Samuel…
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Could a lion be humble?

Jan 8, 2016 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 9 January 2016, Saturday after Epiphany, based on John 3:22-30, sent in…
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God’s mercy and yours

Jan 7, 2016 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 8 January 2016, Friday after Epiphany, based on Luke 5:12-16, sent in from…
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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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Discernment

Jan 3, 2016 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 4 January 2016, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, based on 1 John 3:22…
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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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Holding to “Peace on Earth, Good Will to All”

Dec 25, 2015 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 26 December 2015, Feast of St. Stephen, based on Acts 6:8-10,7:54-59, sent…
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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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Come, My Love

Dec 20, 2015 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 21 December 2015, Monday of 4th Week of Advent, based on Song of Songs 2:8…