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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‘Comfort My People’ says the Lord

Dec 9, 2024 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 10 December 2024, Tuesday of the 2nd week of Advent, based on Isaiah 40:1-11
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Let God Prepare the Way: Homily for Sunday, December 8, 2024

Dec 8, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Life is hard. And often we can try to do it all ourselves. But if we let God…
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Bountiful Desert: 12/8/24 Homily

Dec 8, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Bountiful Desert: 12/8/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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How are you preparing yourself this Advent season?

Dec 6, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

There are specific things we can do. Here are some suggestions.
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What A Mess: Homily for Thursday, December 5, 2024

Dec 5, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Life is hard. And often we can try to do it all ourselves. But if we let God…
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“At what time would you like your wake-up call?”

Dec 4, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The phone rang almost immediately when I entered my hotel room. Assuming the…
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Incarnation, End of Time and Today: Homily for the First Sunday of Advent 2024

Dec 1, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

Advent is a time of focusing on the ways Jesus comes into human lives. There is…
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Encarnación, Fin de los Tiempos, Hoy: Las múltiples formas en que Jesús entra en nuestras vidas: Homilía del domingo 1 de diciembre de 2024

Dec 1, 2024 by
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P.

El Adviento trata de la espera paciente de la venida de Jesús. Recordamos la…
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Be Vigilant: 12/1/24 Homily

Dec 1, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Be Vigilant: 12/1/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Wow, it doesn't get any better than this?

Nov 29, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

This reflection on the 1st Sunday of Advent tries to help us focus on what is truly important in our lives - and to prepare ourselves for the…
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“One day you finally knew what you had to do and began.”

Nov 27, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As the baby nestled comfortably in the arms of her mother, I began the…
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Reading the Signs

Nov 25, 2024 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 26 November 2024, Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 21:5-11
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King of Everything: 11/24/24 Homily

Nov 23, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

King of Everything: 11/24/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Make Christ Great Again - MCGA

Nov 22, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Maybe I should say Keep Christ Great!!
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As the world falls apart, sing a new song

Nov 20, 2024 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 21 November 2024, The Presentation of Mary, based on Revelation 5:1-10
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"Gotta Serve Somebody"

Nov 20, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When the album entitled “Slow Train Coming” was launched in 1979, one song…
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A Better Worldview: 11/17/24 Homily

Nov 17, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

A Better Worldview: 11/17/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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As Christians, the current times call us to be brave in living out our faith...

Nov 15, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

... and it is not always easy, but if we trust in God, we can do it.
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“In case of the Rapture, this car will be abandoned.”

Nov 13, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Due to the snowstorm, the trip back from Des Moines to Dubuque would take an…
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Giving All to God: 11/10/24 Homily

Nov 10, 2024 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Giving All to God: 11/10/24 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Forgiveness

Nov 10, 2024 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 11 November 2024, Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop, based on Luke…
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Do you trust God?

Nov 8, 2024 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

I suspect our first answer is—of course! But then, when we stop and think about it, we need to ask ourselves whether we trust God in all things and…
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Trust in the Lord Always

Nov 7, 2024 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 8 November 2024, Friday of week 31 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 16:1-8
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"It's good to be blessed, but it's better to be a blesing."

Nov 6, 2024 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Putting the finishing touches on the flowerpots in front of church, I was…