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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Feast of the Epiphany 2022: Not So Simple Gifts

Jan 2, 2022 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

A new year has dawned. Like a venerable Christmas stocking, the “old year” was stuffed with…
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St. Augustine, Acedia, & the Freedom of Following the Star: 1/2/22 Homily

Jan 2, 2022 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

St. Augustine, Acedia, & the Freedom of Following the Star: 1/2/22 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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As we reflect on the end of the year, how have we changed?

Dec 31, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Can we look back on the year and see any changes? Have there been any epiphanies - moments when we have come to understand something that is very…
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Infinite Love Becomes Finite Hope

Dec 30, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 31 December 2021, Seventh day within the octave of Christmas, based on John…
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“Sorry, there is no room in the inn, but would you like to come in for a drink?”

Dec 28, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The Christmas pageant was in progress and Joseph, along with his wife Mary…
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Sunday within the Octave of Christmas: Holy Families

Dec 26, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Today, still in the bright glow of Christmas Day, we mark the Passover of one of the spiritual…
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Every Family a Holy Family: 12/26/21 Homily

Dec 26, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Every Family a Holy Family: 12/26/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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God Is Here, Rejoice & Be Glad: Christmas Homily 2021

Dec 24, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

God Is Here, Rejoice & Be Glad: Christmas Homily 2021 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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The Man Born to be King - a radio play by Dorothy L. Sayers

Dec 24, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

The Dominican brothers perform a radio play written by the acclaimed British mystery writer Dorothy Sayers, author of the Lord Peter Wimsey novels. …
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“i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)”

Dec 22, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The final line of one of e.e. cummings’ “little poems” carries this beautiful…
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4th Sunday of Advent 2021: Why Bethlehem?

Dec 19, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

As we near the end of 2021 it seems that each passing week witnesses another disaster or tragedy,…
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Responding to the Presence of God: 12/19/12 Homily

Dec 19, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Responding to the Presence of God: 12/19/12 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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When I met Bob Dole and what that has to do with Advent

Dec 17, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Back in 1997, I met Senator Bob Dole for the first time, and it impressed me in ways that stick with me to this day - and yes, it has something to do…
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Justice Produces Peace

Dec 17, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 18 December 2021, December 18, based on Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19
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“Together we can do something wonderful.”

Dec 15, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

One of Mother Teresa’s favorite statements summarized her view of ministry…
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3rd Sunday of Advent–Surprised by Joy?

Dec 12, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

This Year of Our Lord, 2021, seems destined to end in both a deep sense of grief and a persistent…
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Living Joy: 12/12/21 Homily

Dec 11, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Living Joy: 12/12/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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The Fire of God

Dec 11, 2021 by
Fr. Clinton Honkomp OP

For 12 December 2021, Third Sunday of Advent, based on Luke 3:10â€“18
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Part two of my interview with author of the Crisis of Bad Preaching - Fr. Josh Whitfield

Dec 10, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

This is an interview for everyone who preaches and cares about good preaching.
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Part two of my interview with author of the Crisis of Bad Preaching - Fr. Josh Whitfield

Dec 10, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

This is an interview for everyone who preaches and cares about good preaching.
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“Dance, then, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.”

Dec 8, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Since there is no record in the New Testament of Jesus ever dancing, we might…
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Mary, Our Mother

Dec 7, 2021 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 8 December 2021, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary,…
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2nd Sunday of Advent 2021: The Promise of Christmas

Dec 5, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

As the days grow shorter before the great feast of the Nativity, it is sometimes hard to be “of…
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The Crisis of Bad Preaching - an interview with the author - Fr. Josh Whitfield

Dec 3, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Former Master of the Dominicans, Fr. Timothy Radcliffe says of Fr. Whitfield's book, "He pulls no punches. This book offers just the challenge that…