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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Jesus, Wrecker of social lives, Savior of souls: 9/16/18 Homily

Sep 16, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Jesus, Wrecker of social lives, Savior of souls: 9/16/18 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"What good is it, my sisters and brothers, to profess faith without practicing it?"

Sep 14, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Having finished a very emotional funeral, I received an urgent call from the…
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"See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."

Sep 7, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In the Buddhist tradition, the origin of the phrase, "See no evil, hear no…
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Conversion of Life & Mind: 9/2/18 Homily

Sep 2, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Conversion of Life & Mind: 9/2/18 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Employees must wash hands before leaving the restroom."

Aug 31, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The father of the ten-year-old boy became concerned when his son had not…
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Let God be God

Aug 27, 2018 by
Don Goergen, O.P.

Feast of Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor, based on Matthew 23:8-12
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Subordination Orientation: 8/26/18 Homily

Aug 26, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Subordination Orientation: 8/26/18 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"I always start my dreams before I fall asleep, and then they just continue."

Aug 23, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

While waiting for the bank deposit to be counted, I overheard a young girl…
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In the face of scandal, choose Christ: 8/19/18 homily 20 OT

Aug 19, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

In the face of scandal, choose Christ: 8/19/18 homily 20 OT by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of wisdom."

Aug 16, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The great thing about getting older is that it requires so little effort. Yes…
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The Food Draws Us Closer to God: 8/12/18 Homily, 19 Sunday OT

Aug 12, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Food Draws Us Closer to God: 8/12/18 Homily, 19 Sunday OT by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Wonder Bread! It helps build strong bodies in twelve ways!"

Aug 8, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As a child, I remembered watching our black and white Philco television and…
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The Bread of Life is a New Way if Life: 8/5/15 Homily, 18 Sunday OT

Aug 5, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The Bread of Life is a New Way if Life: 8/5/15 Homily, 18 Sunday OT by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Why is hay like manna from heaven?"

Aug 1, 2018 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In the face paced world of gourmet cooking, Julia Child remains an icon of…
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5 Loaves, 2 Fish, & Humanae Vitae: 7/29/18 Homily 17 Sunday OT

Jul 29, 2018 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

5 Loaves, 2 Fish, & Humanae Vitae: 7/29/18 Homily 17 Sunday OT by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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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…