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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"Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary: the call to discipleship."

Jan 18, 2017 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Perhaps it is time to re-imagine the significance of our personal call to…
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2 Sunday OT Homily 1-15-17

Jan 15, 2017 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

2 Sunday OT Homily 1-15-17 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Ministry

Jan 12, 2017 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 13 January 2017, Friday of 1st Week, based on Mark 2:1-12
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"I would like to offer you a rational explanation, but I can't figure it out."

Jan 12, 2017 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The airline pilot's words were not that comforting, especially since we had…
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Epiphany Homily January 8, 2017

Jan 8, 2017 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Epiphany Homily January 8, 2017 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Love, The way to start the New Year

Jan 4, 2017 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 5 January 2017, January 5, based on 1 John 3:11-21 (This preaching…
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"Urbi et Orbi."

Jan 4, 2017 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In his first Christmas address to the "Urbi et Orbi" (the city and the world)…
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"Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the Hour of our death."

Dec 29, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In this world, there are no absolute safe havens, but only places where we can…
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Christmas 2016: Daytime Mass

Dec 25, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas 2016: Daytime Mass by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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Christmas 2016: Midnight Mass

Dec 25, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christmas 2016: Midnight Mass by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Together we can do something wonderful."

Dec 21, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

One of Mother Teresa's favorite statements summarized her view of ministry and…
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"Love at first sight: the risk of faith."

Dec 14, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Recently, I saw a cartoon depicting Santa Claus holding a sign that said: …
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3 Advent Homily, 12-11-16

Dec 11, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

3 Advent Homily, 12-11-16 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"It always seems impossible until it's done."

Dec 7, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

With the recent death of Fidel Castro on November 25, 2016, I was reminded of…
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2 Advent Homily, 12-4-16

Dec 4, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

2 Advent Homily, 12-4-16 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Is there room for laughter during Advent?"

Nov 30, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The older woman was in her late eighties and suffered from severe diabetes…
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1 Advent Homily, 11-27-16

Nov 27, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

1 Advent Homily, 11-27-16 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Advent: Déjà vu all over again."

Nov 20, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Yogi Berra, former catcher for the New York Yankees, was known as the Master…
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Christ the King Homily, 11/20/16

Nov 20, 2016 by
Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

Christ the King Homily, 11/20/16 by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP
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"Precious Lord Take My Hand."

Nov 17, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The grocery store wasn't all that busy when I shopped for a few items…
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Judging

Nov 10, 2016 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 11 November 2016, Friday of 32nd Week, based on 2 John 4-9
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"If it were not for hope, the human heart would break."

Nov 10, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Walking through Calvary Cemetery in Saint Paul, I came across a tombstone…
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"Encounters with everyday annunciations: Discovering God in unusual places."

Nov 2, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

On a wall in my bedroom hangs a replica of Fra Angelico's famous painting…
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"Where do you get your ticket punched for the trip to Paradise?"

Oct 27, 2016 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

If you were to ask me, "Where do you get your ticket punched for the trip to…