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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Why the Eucharist?: August 1, 2021 Homily

Aug 1, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Why the Eucharist?: August 1, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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18th Sunday of the Year: Living Bread

Aug 1, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

The restrictions imposed because of the COVID pandemic have prevented many Christians from regular…
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Surprise!

Jul 31, 2021 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 1 August 2021, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Exodus 16:2–4,…
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Episode 45

Jul 30, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Part two of this amazing interview with Dr. Walt Larimore who gives us valuable insights on what it means to be truly, totally healthy.
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“Why is hay like manna from heaven?”

Jul 28, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In the fast-paced world of gourmet cooking, Julia Child remains an icon of…
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I Have Come to Believe

Jul 28, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 29 July 2021, Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, based on John 11:19-27
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Bloom Where You are Planted

Jul 26, 2021 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 27 July 2021, Tuesday of week 17 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 13:36-43
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17th Sunday of the Year: Multiplication Factor

Jul 25, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

If not all eyes are fixed on the Tokyo Olympics, at least several hundred million are at any given…
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Episode 44

Jul 23, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

We begin a three-part series with Dr. Walt Larimore, physician and author of more than 40 books, including the best seller Fit Over 50. Dr. Walt has…
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“Father, would you like a doggie-bag for all the leftover food you didn’t eat?”

Jul 21, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In what sounded like an announcement over a bullhorn, the waitress alerted…
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16th Sunday of the Year: Reason to hope

Jul 18, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Watching the cottonwood seed tufts floating lazily by on a golden afternoon in rural Ireland,…
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Good Sheep Share in the Work of the Good Shepherd: July 18, 2021 Homily

Jul 18, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Good Sheep Share in the Work of the Good Shepherd: July 18, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Episode 43 - Part 3 of our interview with author Gary Schmidt

Jul 16, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

The conclusion to our interview with award-winning novelist and teacher Gary Schmidt.
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The Price of Earthly Power

Jul 16, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 17 July 2021, Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 12:14…
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“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.”

Jul 14, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Having participated in multiple funerals during the last three weeks, I found…
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15th Sunday of the Year: Choosing Life

Jul 11, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Much of Europe and even North America has little on its collective mind (for a change) other than…
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Chosen to be Holy: July 11, 2021 Homily

Jul 11, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Chosen to be Holy: July 11, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Authentic Love

Jul 11, 2021 by
Fr. Clinton Honkomp OP

For 12 July 2021, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:37-38
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God’s Love is Everlasting

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

For 10 July 2021, Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:24…
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Episode 42 - Part II of my conversation with award winning author Gary Schmidt

Jul 9, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Listen to author Gary Schmidt provide some fascinating insights to his writing, inspiration and motivation.
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“Well you can do anything, but stay off my blue suede shoes.”

Jul 7, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

While I never owned a pair of blue suede shoes, I do remember dancing in a…
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Don’t Go

Jul 6, 2021 by
Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.

For 7 July 2021, Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:1-7
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14th Sunday of the Year: The Cost of Freedom

Jul 4, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Freedom is like the air we breathe – we hardly notice it until it is challenged, threatened, or…
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Set the Downtrodden Free

Jul 4, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 5 July 2021, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal , based on Matthew 9…