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The Best of Friends
The universal longing within the human person for love, acceptance and significance can open a person to the encounter with God, with Jesus Christ.
We Go to God Together
Friendship is a form of love, and love is a combination of two desires. Basically, it is a desire for the good of the beloved and a desire for union with the beloved.
Brothers Among Brothers in Friendship with Christ
For those called to be Dominican Friars, friendship with Christ and in Christ takes on a particular meaning: It is shaped especially within community life. The Friars’ common life is fundamental for them in every way–as men, as priests, as preachers for the people of God.Â
A Love for Christ, For the Poor, For the Law
An interview with Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P., on helping the nation’s poor access legal services
The Priceless Gift of Friendship
St. Pier Giorgio (1901-1925) was a magnetic character, attracting a wide circle of devoted and loyal friends. Reading their letters to each other when he died suddenly at age 24 reveals just how much they were captivated by him: by his teasing, his antics, his kindness–and especially by his faith.
Nothing Short of Providential
Rooted in a 20-year friendship and a shared love for the pursuit of truth and gratitude for the gift of life, Sweeney’s dedication to the Dominican Friars reflects a life-long pursuit of truth and human dignity. What began as a providential encounter in New York has evolved into a vital partnership in mission, allowing Sweeney to channel his personal history into a legacy of hope for the next generation of the Church.
Around the Province | Spring 2026
Photos from life in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.
The Solemnity of the Annunciation with Fr. Cyril Stola, O.P.
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Fr. Cyril Stola, O.P., reflects on Our Lady’s fiat and how this hidden moment began the unfolding of Christ’s life and our salvation.
St. Joseph, Protector of Preachers
This glorious characterization of St. Joseph is, in many ways, the inner meaning of all Christian life, but it bears special importance for members of the Order of Preachers, who have sworn their lives to bear witness to Jesus Christ.
