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St. Joseph, Protector of Preachers
St. Joseph, Protector of Preachers By Fr. Gabriel Torretta, O.P. In the courtyard of the Dominicans’ magnificent new priory in Charlottesville, Virginia, stands an unusual statue of St. Joseph, made by the sculptor Thomas Marsh. Marsh depicts St. Joseph just as he...
The Dominican Moment in Post-Roe America
The Dominican Moment in Post-Roe America By Rev. Br. Pius Henry, O.P. Â The March for Life has become a staple of the American Catholic calendar for decades. Years of marching accompanied by Masses, youth rallies, bus rides, and snow storms, culminated by marching to...
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....