Pope Benedict XVI Speaks on Saint Dominic
In his February 3, 2010 general audience, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life and work of St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers, or Dominican Order. The text of his talk follows below.
Last week I presented the luminous figure of Francis of Assisi; today I would like to speak to you of another saint who, in the same period, made an essential contribution to the renewal of the Church of his time. It is St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, known also as the Dominican Friars.
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Dominicans Celebrate 500 Years in the Americas
Fr. Brian Pierce, O. P., a friar of our Province, wrote a very timely reflection as mark the 500th anniversary of the first Dominicans in the Americas. His essay Seeing, Touching and Speaking the Truth: First Dominicans in the Americas, provides a wonderful resource on the impact of that first group of Spanish Dominican friars upon their arrival on the island of La Española – today Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Click here to download a PDF copy of his essay.
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Pope Benedict on the Mendicant Orders
Shown below is a translation of the January 13, 2010 address Benedict XVI delivered during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. His topic of the mendicant religiousorders speaks directly to our Dominican charism and life.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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The Gospel in Action Project
The Gospel in Action is an exciting and innovative multimedia project of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). It's purpose is to highlight stories of Dominicans throughout the world living out their Dominican vocation of preaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dominican friars and sisters are encouraged to create and submit short films highlighting their work with the poor and marginalized.
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Dominican Friar Appointed Bishop
Bishop Anthony C. Fisher was appointed on Friday by Pope Benedict XVI as bishop of Parramatta, Australia. Bishop Fisher, 49, who currently serves as auxiliary bishop of Sydney, was Coordinator of the 2008 World Youth Day and is credited for his extensive work in helping organize it. “It is a very great privilege to be entrusted with this role of leadership and service in the vibrant young diocese of Parramatta,” Bishop Fisher said on Friday.
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Three Brothers Ordained Deacons
On Saturday, December 12, 2009, our brothers Dominic Colangelo, O.P., Eduardo Logiste O.P, and Jorge Rativa, O.P. were ordained to the Order of Deacons. The Ordination Mass began at 10:00 am ...
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Student Brothers Explore Islam
In the summer of 2009 two of our student brothers joined 16 other Dominican friars from around the world as guests of the Institute Dominican d'études Orientales (IDEO). The goal of this program was to learn ...
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CARA Study on Vocations
A landmark study on US Catholic vocations reveals hopeful news for the Church. The study surveyed 4,000 members of U.S. religious communities in initial formation or final vows since 1993. The demographic composition and preferred lifestyle of religious communities in the U.S. are undergoing dramatic changes according to a first-of-its-kind survey of newer members.
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Holy Father Speaks to Youth
Dear Young Friends, At the conclusion of this celebration I turn to you directly and I greet you warmly. You have come here in great numbers from all over the country and from neighbouring countries. Being with you makes the Pope feel young! I extend a particular word of thanks to your representative for his words and for the wonderful gift. Dear friends, it is not hard to see that in every young person ...
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Great Video for Lapsed Catholics - Check This Out!
You definitely need to see this amazing television commercial, created by Catholics Come Home aimed at Catholics who have fallen away from the Church. Very well done and inspiring. I've sent the link to a few of my close friends who have "issues" with the Church.
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