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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"Blue Bunny, Jucy Lucy and Espresso: Invitations to rest and relaxation."

Jul 2, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In between weddings a week ago, I went in search of a quiet place for lunch…
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"La festa di San Pietro e Paolo"

Jun 26, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Let’s face it, everything sounds better in Italian! And if we were…
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"Where do we find the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ?"

Jun 19, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

The contrast would be enormous: a dimly lit room in an Intensive Care Unit…
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A Trinity of Hope: Francis, Shimon and Mahmoud

Jun 12, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

Pope Francis plunged headfirst into Mideast peacemaking when he welcomed the…
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"Happy Birthday, Mother Church"

Jun 3, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When I arrived, there she sat like the “Queen Bee”, in her rocking…
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"Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?"

May 29, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

This past week, Pope Francis concluded his “ultimate marathon tour&rdquo…
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"Why is it so hard to be happy?"

May 22, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

There was nothing formal about the invitation, but I was eager to accept it…
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"Cramming for the final exam"

May 15, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

A memory of college exams brings to mind the phrase: “All-nighters…
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"I dream of a Church that is a mother and a shepherdess."

May 8, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday in our liturgy this weekend, we also…
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"How wonderful is it to be alive?"

May 1, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

In a stunning little book entitled “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,&rdquo…
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"Before enlightenment, the laundry. After enlightenment, the laundry."

Mar 13, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

As I waited patiently in line at the local grocery store, I was fascinated…
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It wasn't the apple on the tree, it was the pair on the ground."

Mar 6, 2014 by
Fr. Joe Gillespie, OP

When I first heard this playful explanation of Adam and Eve’s behavior…
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Saint Joseph

Mar 18, 2013 by
Brian Guadalupe Walker, O.P.

For 19 March 2013, Saint Joseph, based on Matthew 1:16,18-21,24
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Confession of a preacher

Jul 12, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 13 July 2012, Friday of the 14th week, based on Matthew 10:16-23
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Blessed are the pure of heart

Jun 10, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 11 June 2012, St. Barnabas, based on Matthew 5:1-12
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God’s promises

May 6, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 7 May 2012, Monday of 5th week of Easter, based on John 14:21-26
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My need to be reborn

Apr 15, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 16 April 2012, Monday of 2nd week of Easter, based on John 3:1-8
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Imitating God’s mercy

Mar 12, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 13 March 2012, Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent, based on Matthew 18:21-35
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He even makes the deaf to hear

Feb 9, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 10 February 2012, St. Scholastica, based on Mark 7:31-37
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We share the authority of Jesus

Jan 9, 2012 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 10 January 2012, Tuesday of the first week in ordinary time, based on Mark…
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Can we say “yes” with Mary?

Dec 19, 2011 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 20 December 2011, Tuesday of 4th week of Advent, based on Luke 1:26-38
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Be careful of your prejudices

Nov 27, 2011 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 28 November 2011, Monday of 1 Advent, based on Matthew 8:5-11
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Look around

Oct 24, 2011 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 25 October 2011, Tuesday of 30th week, based on Luke 13:18-21
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Blind priests?

Sep 8, 2011 by
Nick Punch, O.P.

For 9 September 2011, Friday of the 23rd Week, based on Luke 6:39-42