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Nothing But You, O Lord: St. Thomas Aquinas on Desire
St. Thomas Aquinas is often remembered for the clarity of his intellect, but at the heart of his theology is a deeper truth: contemplation ordered toward love of God and the preaching of the Gospel. As he himself writes, “It is better to give to others the fruits of...
A Christmas Thank You
As this year draws to a close, the Dominican Friars pause to give thanks to God for the many blessings he has given. Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., offers a word of gratitude on behalf of the friars, recognizing the prayers and support that sustain our common mission....
The Joy of Christmas
The Joy of Christmas By Fr. Joseph A. Scordo, O.P. I love Christmas! Always have, as far back as I can remember in my 83 years. Then some 63 years ago, I was in Novitiate (Spiritual Boot Camp), my first year of training as a Dominican. We were in the Advent Season,...
Good Christian Men, Rejoice!
At Christmas, the Church celebrates the great mystery of the Incarnation. In the Incarnation, the Word–the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, the Son of God–assumed a full human nature, body and soul At Christmas, the Church celebrates the great mystery of the...