Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Around the Web

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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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…
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“At what time would you like your wake-up call?”

Dec 1, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The phone rang almost immediately when I entered my hotel room. Assuming the…
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A New Beginning

Dec 1, 2021 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 2 December 2021, Thursday of the first week of Advent, based on Isaiah 26:1…
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1st Sunday of Advent 2021: The Coming of the Lord

Nov 28, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Today marks the beginning of Advent, a joyful season of preparation before the celebration of the…
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Advent: A Time to Increase & Abound in Love — 11/28/21 Homily

Nov 28, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Advent: A Time to Increase & Abound in Love — 11/28/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Episode 62 - Recollections of past Thanksgivings

Nov 26, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I share memories of previous Thanksgiving days in my life.
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Episode 62 - Recollections of past Thanksgivings

Nov 26, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I share memories of previous Thanksgiving days in my life.
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Being Prophetic

Nov 25, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 26 November 2021, Friday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Daniel 7:2-14
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“The truth must dazzle gradually or every person be blind.”

Nov 23, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In her poem entitled “Tell all the truth, but tell it slant,” Emily Dickinson…
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Solemn Feast of Christ the King of the Universe (and last Sunday of the Church year)

Nov 21, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Kings don’t amount to much these days. Elizabeth II has been much on people’s minds lately because…
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A Kingdom of Truth & Love: 11/21/21 Homily

Nov 21, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

A Kingdom of Truth & Love: 11/21/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Episode 61 - A reflection on the readings for this Sunday - The Feast of Christ the King

Nov 19, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Which kingdom will we choose?
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Look Where You’re Going, Not Where You’ve Been

Nov 19, 2021 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 20 November 2021, Saturday of week 33 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 20:27…
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“Gotta Serve Somebody”

Nov 17, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When the album entitled Slow Train Coming was launched in 1979, one song from…
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33rd Sunday of the Year: Consider the trees

Nov 14, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

As autumn slowly gives way to winter, there is a touch of sadness in the air, despite the beauty…
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Reading the Signs of the Times: 11/14/21 Homily

Nov 14, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Reading the Signs of the Times: 11/14/21 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Life and Death

Nov 13, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 14 November 2021, Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, based on Mark 13…
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Episode 60 - Carpe diem! How are we at "seizing the day?"

Nov 12, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

This reflection on the readings for this Sunday - the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - can inspire us to examine how are we doing in recognizing that…
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Beauty Itself

Nov 11, 2021 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 12 November 2021, Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time, based on Wisdom 13:1-9
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“In case of the Rapture, this car will be abandoned.”

Nov 10, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Due to the snow storm, the trip back from Des Moines to Dubuque would take an…
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Just say “Thanks”

Nov 9, 2021 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 10 November 2021, Wednesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 17…
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Finding a Home

Nov 8, 2021 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 9 November 2021, The Dedication of St. John Lateran, based on Ezekiel 47:1…