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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3rd Sunday of the Year: United We Stand

Jan 23, 2022 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

To say that we live in fraught times is an understatement, but may be our lot for some time to come…
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The Word of God is Living and Effective: 1/23/22 Homily

Jan 23, 2022 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Word of God is Living and Effective: 1/23/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Reflecting on the deaths of my brother David and my cousin Sharon

Jan 21, 2022 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

How do we grieve? Do we trust in the love of God to help us in accepting our losses?
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The Gifts of Life and Love

Jan 21, 2022 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 22 January 2022, Saturday of week 2 in Ordinary Time, based on 2 Samuel 1:1…
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“Receive what you are: The Body of Christ.”

Jan 19, 2022 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

At first, the nurse seemed reluctant to say anything about the condition of…
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“Receive what you are: The Body of Christ.”

Jan 19, 2022 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

At first, the nurse seemed reluctant to say anything about the condition of…
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Second Sunday of the Year: Abundant Gifts

Jan 16, 2022 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

At first glance, today’s readings seem to have little if any connection. The gospel account of the…
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Jesus: The Fulfillment of Every Human Desire: 1/16/22 Homily

Jan 16, 2022 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Jesus: The Fulfillment of Every Human Desire: 1/16/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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What does the wedding feast of Cana have to say to us in these difficult times?

Jan 14, 2022 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

David Brooks has an op-ed piece in today's New York Times that talks about America coming apart at the seams. That essay and this weekend's readings…
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“Did Jesus have a drinking problem?”

Jan 12, 2022 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 12, 2022 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Given the unusual circumstances at the Wedding Feast of Cana, Jesus performed…
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The Fruits of Contemplation

Jan 11, 2022 by
Fr. Clinton Honkomp OP

For 12 January 2022, Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time , based on Mark 1:29…
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The Baptism of the Lord: Called to Witness

Jan 9, 2022 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Another year has sped by, or it seems so to those who are of a certain age. For the young, it …
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Baptism Really Matters: 1/9/22 Homily

Jan 9, 2022 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Baptism Really Matters: 1/9/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Welcome to Ordinary Time

Jan 9, 2022 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 10 January 2022, Monday of week 1 in Ordinary Time, based on 1 Samuel 1:1-8
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Books I read in 2021 - and I recommend them all

Jan 7, 2022 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I got to do more reading than ever in this year of challenges. Here are some suggestions that came from me by way of my listeners.
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Pray for Sinners

Jan 7, 2022 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 8 January 2022, Saturday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1John 5:14-21
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“Who witnessed your baptism?”

Jan 5, 2022 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Before you start scrambling for a copy of your baptismal certificate, have…
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“Who witnessed your baptism?”

Jan 5, 2022 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Before you start scrambling for a copy of your baptismal certificate, have…
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Feast of the Epiphany 2022: Not So Simple Gifts

Jan 2, 2022 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

A new year has dawned. Like a venerable Christmas stocking, the “old year” was stuffed with…
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St. Augustine, Acedia, & the Freedom of Following the Star: 1/2/22 Homily

Jan 2, 2022 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

St. Augustine, Acedia, & the Freedom of Following the Star: 1/2/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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As we reflect on the end of the year, how have we changed?

Dec 31, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Can we look back on the year and see any changes? Have there been any epiphanies - moments when we have come to understand something that is very…
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Infinite Love Becomes Finite Hope

Dec 30, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 31 December 2021, Seventh day within the octave of Christmas, based on John…
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“Sorry, there is no room in the inn, but would you like to come in for a drink?”

Dec 28, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The Christmas pageant was in progress and Joseph, along with his wife Mary…