Dominican Friars

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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Joseph knew who he was: Homily for Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul 12, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today's readings have a lot of emotion. Joseph's brothers are still dealing…
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The power of hope: Homily for Friday, July 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Hope. It is hard to imagine that Jacob did not hold onto even the smallest…
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What does the parable of the good Samaritan say to us?

Jul 11, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

What concrete things can we do to truly live out the message of this parable?
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For the sake of saving lives: Homily for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Jul 10, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Joesph says his trials were for the sake of saving lives. The story of Joseph…
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Two Life-changing Experiences: Homily for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Jul 9, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today's readings focus on two life-changing experiences. The first reading from…
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“How good does a Good Samaritan have to be?”

Jul 9, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The question still haunts me. Three children had died in the fire and their…
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7-6-25 Homily

Jul 8, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

7-6-25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Wrestle with God: Homily for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jul 8, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Are we called to wrestle with God? In today's first reading, Jacob finds…
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Gateway to Heaven: Homily for Monday, July 7, 2025

Jul 7, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Jacob refers to the place of his encounter as the gateway to heaven. Two…
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Are we who we say we are?: Homily for Sunday, July 6, 2025

Jul 6, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Are we who we say we are? All three readings describe the joy that is possible…
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They were quite the pair: Homily for Saturday, July 5, 2025

Jul 5, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The Bible shares at least three sets of brothers that do not get along. Today…
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The Gospel and My Life

Jul 5, 2025 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 6 July 2025, The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 10:1–9
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A gospel reflection for Independence Day

Jul 4, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

The gospel reading that recounts Matthew's call to follow Jesus is a call for us as we remember the gifts we have received as citizens of the…
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Simplicity: A Gift Worth Pursuing

Jul 2, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The telegram from the United States Department of State was received on…
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June 29, 2025 Homily

Jun 29, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

June 29, 2025 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Pope Leo XIV to Ecumenical Patriarchate on Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: June 28, 2025

Jun 28, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

The unity of the Churches of Rome and Constantinople has long been a goal of…
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Sacred Heart Homily by Pope Leo XIV: June 27, 2025

Jun 27, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.
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We are all called to a constant conversion. What does that look like??

Jun 27, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Peter and Paul show us the way.
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Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Jun 25, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

There is an assumption that the phrase, “Robbing Peter to pay Paul,” is…
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: 6/22/25 Homily

Jun 23, 2025 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: 6/22/25 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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How does what we experience at Mass change us?

Jun 20, 2025 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Hopefully, we recognize that our consuming the body and blood of Christ can make us like him.
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Forgive to be forgiven: Homily for Thursday, June 19, 2025

Jun 19, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Today we get two lessons. First, we have to accept Jesus as he is, and not as…
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“Let me hear your body talk, your body talk, let me hear your body talk.” “Let me hear your body ta

Jun 18, 2025 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Boarding the train in Cairo for an all-night trip to Karnak, the gateway to…
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Esperar es conectar: Homilía del domingo 15 de junio de 2025

Jun 15, 2025 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Esperar es conectar. Se ha informado de que hoy en día hay más conflictos…