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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John the Baptist challenges us to prepare the way of the Lord

Dec 5, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

and that means in every part of our lives.
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Turned Upside Down: Homily for Thursday, December 4, 2025

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

This season of Advent, Isaiah gives us and paints for us a world where…
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“Is there room for laughter during Advent?”

Dec 3, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The older woman was in her late eighties and suffered from severe diabetes…
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Come and Rest: Homily For November 30, 2025

Nov 30, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

As we begin the start of the season of Advent, it can be hard to come and rest…
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11/30/25 Homily

Nov 30, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/30/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Dare We Hope?

Nov 30, 2025 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 1 December 2025, Monday of the 1st week of Advent , based on Matthew 8:5-11
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As we enter Advent, what kind of person do I want to be?"

Nov 28, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

"As I enter the season of Christ’s birth, the man [or woman] I want to be is one who...And, "The state of heart I desire is..."And…
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“Advent: Déjà vu all over again.”

Nov 26, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Yogi Berra, former catcher for the New York Yankees, was known as the Master…
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Christ is still King: Homily for Sunday, November 23, 2025

Nov 23, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The Solemnity of Christ the King was started at a time of great uncertainty…
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11/23/25 Homily: Christ the King Sunday

Nov 23, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/23/25 Homily: Christ the King Sunday by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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SPECIAL EPISODE - MY HOMILY AT ST. TOM'S ON THE 25TH JUBILEE OF DOMINICANS AT PURDUE

Nov 22, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

THIS IS A BONUS EPISODE FOR THIS WEEK.
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No Kings - but who is OUR King?

Nov 21, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

An important question for us.
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"Precious Lord, Take My Hand."

Nov 19, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The grocery store wasn’t all that busy when I shopped for a few items…
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Are we Citizens of Heaven or of Earth?

Nov 17, 2025 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 18 November 2025, Monday of the 33rd week in Ordinary Time, based on 1…
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Walking the Streets: Homily for Sunday, November 16, 2025

Nov 16, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

For those around the parish where I serve, we had a saint walking the streets…
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11/16/25 Homily

Nov 16, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/16/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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What do we take with us when we leave this earth?

Nov 14, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received… but only what you have given: a full heart, enriched…
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Nothing New: Homily for Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

Poor treatment of immigrants is nothing new in the United States. It was not…
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"Extra! Extra! Is the end of the world near?"

Nov 12, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Searching for a coherent vision of our everyday world is, at best, a stretch…
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Why does it matter? Homily for Sunday, November 9, 2025

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

Why does it matter? Why do we celebrate the dedication of a church in Rome?…
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11/9/25 Homily

Nov 9, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11/9/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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How do we bring life to those around us?

Nov 7, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

It's an important question for us.
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We belong to Jesus: Homily for Thursday, November 6, 2025

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

We belong to Jesus. And we belong to each other. The temptation in the United…
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Found and Carried

Nov 5, 2025 by
Fr. Clinton Honkomp OP

For 6 November 2025, Thursday of week 31 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 15:1-10