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 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
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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…