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The Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer

by | Apr 5, 2016 | General, Saints

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer, a 14th century Dominican priest & confessor. This polychrome marble statue of the saint is in St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. The saint holds a book saying: “Fear God for the hour of judgement...

The Feast of Saint Joseph

by | Mar 19, 2016 | General, Saints

“There is a general rule concerning all special graces granted to any human being. Whenever the divine favor chooses someone to receive a special grace, or to accept a lofty vocation, God adorns the person chosen with all the gifts of the Spirit needed to...
The Feast of Bl. Constantius of Fabriano

The Feast of Bl. Constantius of Fabriano

by | Feb 24, 2016 | General, Saints

Dominicans are often noted for their joy.  Yet, there was one Dominican blessed noted for his sorrow: Bl. Constantius of Fabriano (1401-1481, feast – Feb. 24). Bl. Constantius entered the Dominicans at at the age of 15 in Fabriano, Italy, at the Convent of St. Lucy,...
Blessed Reginald Receiving Scapular

Blessed Reginald Receiving Scapular

by | Feb 12, 2016 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

  Reginald of Orleans (1180 – 1220), a doctor of laws, was a prominent public figure and distinguished scholar before becoming a Dominican, having held the chair of canon law at the University of Paris. On his way to visit the Holy Land, Reginald stopped in...
St. Catherine de Ricci

St. Catherine de Ricci

by | Feb 4, 2016 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

The following excerpt/audio is taken from Dominicana, the official blog of the Dominican Studentate: “Today the Dominican Order celebrates the feast of St. Catherine de Ricci. She’s known for her mysticism and her devotion, as found in her Canticum de Passione...

St. Margaret of Hungary

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Saints

Nun and Virgin St. Margaret was born to Emperor Bela IV and Mary Lascaris in 1242. She was placed in the Monastery of Veszprem for her education and later, she received the Dominican habit in Buda. She made profession to Humbert of Romans, fifth Master General, at a...