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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What has the message of this Christmas been for us? What has been our experience with the Lord this year? Have we gone home by a different route?

Jan 3, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

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has the message of this Christmas been for us? What has been our experience with the Lord this year? Have we gone home by a different route…
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The Importance of Spiritual Friendship: Homily for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Jan 2, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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My mother and the holy Mother of God / Mi madre y la santa Madre de Dios Homily for Wednesday, January 1, 2025 / Homilía del miércoles 1 de enero de 2025

Jan 1, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The Blessed Virgin Mary had a very difficult series of events throughout her…
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“Sorry, there is no room in the inn, but would you like to come in for a drink?”

Dec 31, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The Christmas pageant was in progress and Joseph, along with his wife Mary…
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Convertirse en una familia santa: Homilía del domingo 29 de diciembre

Dec 30, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

En esta fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, vivimos en un mundo en el que la familia…
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Becoming a holy family: Homily for Sunday, December 29, 2024

Dec 30, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

On this feast of the Holy Family, we live in a world where the family is under…
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Holy Family Homily: 12/29/24

Dec 29, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Holy Family Homily: 12/29/24 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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My reading recommendations for 2024

Dec 27, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Here's what I read this year that I would recommend to you:

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
The Terror by Dan Simmons
The Orenda by Joseph…
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Well that escalated quickly: Homily for Thursday, December 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Well, that escalated quickly. Yesterday, we were celebrating this really kind…
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"i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)"

Dec 26, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The final line of one of e.e.cummings’ “little poems” carries this beautiful…
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It is good that you are here: Homily for Christmas, December 24-25, 2024

Dec 25, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The Incarnation serves as a reminder that God is with us, the meaning of the…
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BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025

Dec 24, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Bull of Indiction. SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). In…
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Jesus the Protagonist: Christmas Eve Homily 2024

Dec 24, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Jesus the Protagonist: Christmas Eve Homily 2024 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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U.S. Bishops’ President on the Commutations of Federal Death Row Sentences December 23, 2024

Dec 24, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

“These commutations are a significant step in advancing the cause of human…
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God’s promises are not fleeting: Homily for Sunday, December 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Often the joys we experience in life are fleeting. Yet sometimes we strive for…
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Visitation Lifestyle: 12/22/24 Homily

Dec 22, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Visitation Lifestyle: 12/22/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Who are the prophets in your life?

Dec 20, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

And when and how are you called to be a prophet to others?
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Set Apart by Baptism: Homily for Thursday December 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Being set apart by our baptism, today's readings help us to see the value of…
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“Together we can do something wonderful.”

Dec 18, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

“Please, Fr. Gillespie, come in. Mother Teresa has been expecting you.” It…
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Support My Dominican Province in 2024

Dec 17, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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¡Alegraos! Homilía del domingo 16 de diciembre de 2024

Dec 16, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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Rejoice! Homily for Sunday December 16, 2024

Dec 16, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Life is hard. And often we can try to do it all ourselves. But if we let God…
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Generations

Dec 16, 2024 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 17 December 2024, December 17, based on Matthew 1:1-17
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Gaudete Sunday - Rejoice - But what if we don’t feel like rejoicing?

Dec 13, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Sometimes the demands of the season and just life can get in the way of feeling joy-filled. Then what?