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Br. James Martin Nobles, O.P. preaches during Vespers on Ezekiel 37:12-14 for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Brother James Martin exhorts us to let the Light of Christ into the darkness of our lives, and reminds us that hope can always find us. Click to view...

Wherein Frs Francis and Thomas [try to] answer the question: “What kinds of mistakes have you made as priests?” And Fr Francis [tries to] answer fifty questions in five minutes... and ten. Click to listen...

Brother Carlos Salas, O.P. preaches during Vespers on 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Brother Carlos asks us what we do in the midst of unprecedented uncertainty. Click to view...

Dominicans have always been at the forefront of serving the Church – even in the most dangerous situations. Read more...

During this time of pandemic and confusion, we offer some spiritual resources. Know of our prayers for you and please keep us in your prayers.

In this time of quarantena en quaresima, we are invited to pause and ponder the nearness of God to us. Read more...

Two weeks ago we were blessed with more than 30 young men who attended our Come and See Weekend. As part of the weekend, Br. Adrian McCaffery, O.P., sketched out a compelling image of our founder, Holy Father Dominic. Click to listen.

All I desire is to become a holy friar, but each day I have to begin by praying to God in humility, “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.” The humble heart of the imperfect but maturing friar is acceptable to the Living and True God. My life is for God and you. May I become a holy preaching more and more daily as a friar of the Order of Preachers. Read more...

(Part 2 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) Martin’s care for the rich, the poor, the sick, the oppressed, those who oppressed him, and even animals is a reflection of his love for Christ—his identification of his brothers and sisters as siblings in the family of God the Father. Read more...

There is the temptation to present only the happy, insta-worthy aspects of the life. But anyone who has been around priests and religious know that they are human - we get angry, sad, scared, happy, surprised, and everything else. Read more...

Wherein Fr. Francis & Fr. Thomas [try to] answer the question: "What's going on (invisible realities) in the Anointing of the Sick?" Click to listen...

(Part 1 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) At the birth of Martin de Porres the city of Lima had only been established 43 years earlier. The Gospel seed was still “fresh” in the land and Martin de Porres, the apostle of charity, would be part of a new generation of friars dedicated to the preaching of Jesus Christ. Read more...

Remember That You Are the Beloved of the Father (January 12, 2020) - Fr. Thomas More Barba, OP's homily at the Church of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas. Click to listen...

Identity of the Baptized (Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020) - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, O.P.'s homily at the Tulane Catholic Center. Click to listen...

The South is fertile ground for the Dominican mission of preaching the Gospel for the salvation of souls. But it’s also a region in need of good preaching, the Church is growing in the Southern US and we are truly blessed to be here and to be a part of that growth. Read more...

It’s so easy to skip over Advent, this penitential season in preparation for the coming of Christ, in favor of the more joyful Christmas season. But the waiting, the anticipation, the preparation can be a worthwhile part if we make the most of it. It’s in the work leading up to an event that makes the event much more enjoyable. Read more...

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Br. Joseph Paul Albin, O.P. preached on how Mary shows us her humanity, and on how Jesus also had her share in His Divine Life, His Divinity. We too are called to share in this Divine Life. Mary shows us the way. Click to view...

I had faith in Jesus that this is where he was leading me, I earnestly prayed about this, I trusted in the people around me when I asked their opinion about it, I followed the advice of other priests and religious that I trusted (strengthening my prayer life, spiritual direction, making visits). But ultimately it was a risk, I could have been wrong. Read more...

In a time when people won't go to a movie or eat a restaurant without looking up reviews and ratings, joining religious life in a place that is unpredictable truly requires a brave soul and a genuine man of God. Read more...

I’m fairly sure that at some point I used the expression “the writing on the wall” to refer to my vocation to the religious priesthood - especially once I realized that I had to take the next step and apply. Read more...