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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Episode 16

Jan 8, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

Reflections on this week and my experiences of working in the Capitol and on the Hill.
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Be on your Guard against Idols

Jan 8, 2021 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 9 January 2021, Saturday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 5:14-21
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Baptism: A Journey of Hope

Jan 6, 2021 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The tiny hands of the two-day-old baby opened and closed with each drop of…
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Let Us Love One Another

Jan 6, 2021 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

For 7 January 2021, Thursday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 4:19-5:4
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I Love Because I am Loved

Jan 5, 2021 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 6 January 2021, Wednesday after Epiphany Sunday, based on 1 John 4:11-18
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The Epiphany 2021: Light in Dark Times

Jan 3, 2021 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Today’s celebration is one of the oldest in the Christian tradition. In Ireland it is traditionally…
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Epiphany Homily: January 3, 2021

Jan 3, 2021 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Epiphany Homily: January 3, 2021 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Episode 15

Jan 1, 2021 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

So where were you on January 1, 2000? It was a big night for me!!
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“As we look back at those who have gone before us, what do we find?”

Dec 30, 2020 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The tiny figures usually made their way to our family living room a few days…
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How Comfortable are You?

Dec 30, 2020 by
Michael Champlin, OP

For 31 December 2020, 7th day within the octave of Christmas, based on John 1:1…
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Feast of the Holy Family: Keeping in Touch

Dec 27, 2020 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

In ages past, separated families had only letters and word of mouth for keeping in touch with their…
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Holy Family Homily, December 27, 2020

Dec 26, 2020 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Holy Family Homily, December 27, 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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“Always give more than you take.”

Dec 25, 2020 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Reading the daily obituaries always gives me a new lease on life. A firm…
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We Need A Prince of Peace | Christmas Night

Dec 25, 2020 by
St. Dominic Priory, St. Louis MO

Christmas is a time to celebrate the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace. But do we act as though we need a Prince of Peace? Dcn. James…
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Episode 14

Dec 25, 2020 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

The voice of Christmas past and present.
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Whatever Happened to the Shepherds: Christmas Mass at Night Homily 2020

Dec 24, 2020 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Whatever Happened to the Shepherds: Christmas Mass at Night Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Christmas Vigil Homily 2020

Dec 24, 2020 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas Vigil Homily 2020 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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4th Sunday of Advent 2020: The Hope in Christmas

Dec 20, 2020 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

For those in the Northern hemisphere lucky enough to have an unimpeded view of the western horizon…
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A Throne Firm Forever

Dec 20, 2020 by
St. Dominic Priory, St. Louis MO

God promises to David, king of Israel, a throne firm forever. Yet, it seems that with the failure of the Israelite kingly line, that God…
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Becoming a Temple instead of Building a Temple: December 20, 2020 Homily

Dec 20, 2020 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Becoming a Temple instead of Building a Temple: December 20, 2020 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Episode 13

Dec 18, 2020 by
Fr Patrick Baikauskas OP

So now you get to hear what the rest of my first trip to Italy was like.
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If you want the unlikeliest of answers, then listen to the unexpected questions. .”

Dec 16, 2020 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In the words of the poet Mary Oliver, “Poetry is a life-giving force. For…
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Doctor… Who?

Dec 15, 2020 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

Joseph Epstein’s mean-spirited op-ed piece on whether Jill Biden can call herself “Doctor” ignited…
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Third Sunday of Advent: Finding Joy

Dec 13, 2020 by
Fr. Richard Woods, OP

There’s a certain irony in calling today’s celebration “Gaudete [Rejoice!] Sunday,” its former…