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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"One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began."

Nov 24, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Rediscovering the poetic world of Mary Oliver has provided me with ample…
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"Gotta Serve Somebody"

Nov 19, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When the album entitled “Slow Train Coming” was launched in 1979,…
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"In case of the Rapture, this car will be abandoned."

Nov 12, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Due to the snow storm, the trip back from Des Moines to Dubuque would take an…
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"It's good to be blessed, but it's better to be a blessing."

Nov 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Putting the finishing touches on the flower pots in front of church, I was…
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"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light."

Oct 28, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The gospel reading for the Feast of All Saints is commonly referred to as …
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"Be careful what you ask for."

Oct 22, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Believing in miracles is risky business, especially if there is no physical…
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"And what does the Lord require of us? Only this: to do justice, to love kindness..."

Oct 14, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

One of the most popular biblical verses among both Jewish and Christian groups…
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"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"

Oct 8, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The cardboard signs expressing a need for help seem to proliferate as the…
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"What will it take to heal the wounds of a planet torn apart by hatred, greed, poverty,...

Sep 30, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Lest you think I am talking about a sequel to Mission Impossible, the…
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"Take courage; get up. Jesus is calling you!"

Sep 23, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In searching for a modern day prophet, Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister…
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"Whoever wants to be first must be last."

Sep 16, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

God’s grace is unruly. It comes to change us, to correct our orientation…
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"If a sister or brother is without clothing and lacks food, can you honestly tell them..."

Sep 10, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Hot tea, home cooked food, clean clothing and toys greeted 500 migrants…
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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

Sep 2, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

What are some remarkable acts of service that you have personally witnessed?…
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"Facing mortality with humility, grace and courage: a reasonable exit plan."

Aug 26, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The father of the ten year old boy became concerned when his son had not…
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"At my age, happy hour is a nap."

Aug 20, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Monday, August 17th marked the thirty-fourth anniversary of my thirty-ninth…
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"Wonder Bread! It helps build strong bodies in twelve ways!"

Aug 6, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As a child, I remember watching our black and white Philco television and…
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"Why is hay like manna from heaven?"

Jul 29, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In both the gospel reading (John 6:24-35) and the first reading from the Book…
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"When in doubt, add butter and white wine."

Jul 22, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In the fast paced world of gourmet cooking, Julia Child remains an icon of…
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"Did Jesus ever take a vacation?"

Jul 15, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The theology of Jesus is best understood in the context of his ministry. In…
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"On the road again."

Jul 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Pope Francis is on the road again.
 
Reminiscent of Willie Nelson’s…
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"Can you ever go home again?"

Jul 9, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Along with “a rose is a rose is a rose”, the next most famous…
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"Can faith and hope persist in tragedy?"

Jun 25, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Four days after the killing of nine members of the historic Emmanuel African…
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"Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?"

Jun 18, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

We cannot move forward in faith until we have learned to name our fears and…
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"What makes your heart sing?"

Jun 11, 2015 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The elevator ride from the third floor to the first floor did not take too…