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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"Father, would you like a doggie-bag for all leftover food you didn't eat?"

Jul 25, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In what sounded like an announcement over a bullhorn, the waitress alerted…
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Becoming a shepherd by learning to be a sheep: 16 OT Sunday 7-22-18

Jul 22, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Becoming a shepherd by learning to be a sheep: 16 OT Sunday 7-22-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth."

Jul 20, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Having participated in multiple funerals during the last three weeks, I found…
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I Desire Mercy

Jul 19, 2018 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

Friday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 12:1-8
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Building the Church 2x2: 15 OT Sunday homily 7-15-18

Jul 15, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Building the Church 2x2: 15 OT Sunday homily 7-15-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Well you can do anything, but stay off of my blue suede shoes."

Jul 11, 2018 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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"You're looking at an old person who's trying to get into to heaven now."

Jul 4, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

During the 1960's and 70's, many of us remember listening to the comedian…
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13 OT Sunday homily: 6-30-18

Jun 30, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

13 OT Sunday homily: 6-30-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"La festa di San Pietro e Paolo"

Jun 27, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Let's face it, everything sounds better in Italian! Some time ago, I was at…
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Nativity of John the Baptist: 6-24-18

Jun 24, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Nativity of John the Baptist: 6-24-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Nativity of John the Baptist Vigil: 6-23-18

Jun 23, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Nativity of John the Baptist Vigil: 6-23-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me..."

Jun 21, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When I arrived at the hospice center, Jerry's wife was holding his hand…
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11 OT Sunday Homily: 6-17-18

Jun 17, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

11 OT Sunday Homily: 6-17-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"What makes your heart sing?"

Jun 13, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The elevator ride from the third floor to the first floor did not take too…
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Keeping us on our toes

Jun 12, 2018 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

Memorial of St. Anthony, based on Matthew 5:17-19
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10 OT Homily: 6-10-18

Jun 10, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

10 OT Homily: 6-10-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Who told you that you were naked?"

Jun 10, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Before you get your undies in a bunch, try to answer God's question to Adam…
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Corpus Christi homily: 6-3-18

Jun 3, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Corpus Christi homily: 6-3-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"I was hungry and you gave me something to eat."

May 30, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As I approached the red light and slowed to stop the car, the toothless woman…
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Holy Trinity Homily: 5-27-18

May 27, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Holy Trinity Homily: 5-27-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"It was a dark and stormy night."

May 22, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The popular comic strip Peanuts featured a dog-named Snoopy. An aspiring…
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Pentecost Homily: 5-20-18

May 20, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Pentecost Homily: 5-20-18 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Veni Creator Spiritus."

May 16, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The hymn, "Veni Creator Spiritus" (Come Creator Spirit), is normally sung or…
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"If the Spirit descended like a dove, why did Jesus send a parakeet?"

May 9, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As background to the Feast of Pentecost, the parish priest had just finished…