Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom is the Province’s Vicar for Mission Advancement and Director of the Society for Vocational Support, which raises funds for the recruitment and formation of Dominican vocations. Besides his development ministry, Fr. Wisdom conducts parish retreats and Days of Reflection around the country. He is the author of Tuning In To God’s Call and Make of Your Life a Gift: Letters of Gratitude. He currently lives at St. Dominic Priory in Denver, Colorado.

Videos

Lent is a Season of Joy—no, really...

For 19 Feb 2026. Lent is a radical reorientation. By de-centering our false selves and stepping back from the noise, we aren't losing our lives—we are finding our true selves in God.

22 January • A Word of Hope: What True Respect for Life Means

Fr. Andrew Carl shares the inspiring story of how St. Dominic’s parish responded to the Dobbs decision not with words, but with action, by establishing the Margaret Costello Center to support pregnant women in need. Discover what it truly means to respect the dignity of every human life—from womb to tomb—and how we are called to treat one another as images of God.

25 December • The Kiss of God | Christmas 2025

Drawing on the beautiful imagery of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, he describes Jesus Christ as the "Kiss of God"—the ultimate sign of the Father's love sealing a marriage between humanity and divinity.

25 Nov • The Transient & The Eternal: A Thanksgiving Reflection

on the transient nature of life and the importance of focusing on the eternal. Inspired by a Gospel passage and a powerful personal anecdote involving a near-miss accident, Father Andrew Carl reminds us that "none of us is promised the next five minutes."

25 Oct • The Barren Fig Tree: A Parable About Showing Up

reflecting on the parable of the barren fig tree, connecting it to the idea that "90% of life is just showing up."

3 Sept • St. Gregory the Great: Lessons on Eternal Life and the Love of God

In this reflection for the Memorial of St. Gregory the Great (Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time), Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, O.P. shares the inspiring life and teachings of one of the Church’s greatest shepherds.

Born into nobility, Gregory became governor of Rome before leaving it all behind to embrace monastic life. Later, as Pope, he strengthened the faith, wrote profound spiritual works, and reminded Christians that eternal friendship with God is our true treasure.