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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The Triumph of the Cross / El triunfo de la Cruz: Homily for Good Friday / Homilía del Viernes Santo: April 18, 2025

Apr 18, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Far from a defeat, the Cross is the triumph from which the Church is born…
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Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?

Apr 18, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Here's a great response next time someone asks that question.
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My God, My God, Why have you abandoned me? Reflection for Good Friday, April 18, 2025

Apr 17, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? The cry of dereliction. Just what…
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Holy Thursday Homily 2025

Apr 17, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Holy Thursday Homily 2025 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Do this in remembrance of me: Reflection for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 17, 2025

Apr 17, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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Strength, Healing, Consecration: Reflection on the oils blessed at the Chrism Mass

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

The oils for use over the next year are blessed by the bishop at the Chrism…
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“The great gift of Easter is hope.”

Apr 16, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Waiting in the wings to go on stage was the image that came to mind as I…
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The deed is done: Reflection for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr 15, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The deed is done. Judas goes through with the betrayal of Jesus. How many times…
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What’s your dream? Reflection for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Apr 14, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Each of us probably has a dream, or had one. But was our dream inspired by…
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What’s been going on? Some website issues for 2025

Apr 14, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

You may have asked yourself lately, what's been going on the friar website. You…
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Thou dost protest too much: Reflection for Monday, April 14, 2025

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

There are times when people protest something because their sin hits a little…
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Jesus is the Pascal Lamb: Homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion, April 13, 2025

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

This whole week, starting today, is about Jesus as the Pascal Lamb who brings…
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Palm Sunday Homily 2025

Apr 13, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Palm Sunday Homily 2025 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Looking Ahead: Week of April 14-19, 2025

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

Looking ahead. The readings for this week heighten the fact that Jesus is…
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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