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Blessed Jane of Aza
Mother of Saint Dominic and Blessed Mannes, Blessed Jane was born of the prominent d’Aza family and married Felix de Guzman. Three of their children spent their lives in the service of the Church: Anthony, Mannes and Dominic. An early source describes her as...Mary Magdalene: A Patroness for Preachers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On July 22nd of each year, the Church celebrates the Feast of Mary Magdalene. Known as the “Apostle to the Apostles,” Mary Magdalene has a special place within the Dominican Order. PFIC instructor Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.,...
St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, Lay Dominican St. Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) was a lay Dominican whose short life bore lasting fruit in prayer, charity, and joy. Born in Turin, Italy, on April 6, 1901, he lived as a university student deeply rooted in the life of...
Blessed Imelda’s Miraculous Communion
On May 12th 1333, the day of the vigil of the Ascension, Blessed Imelda Lambertini, a Dominican nun aged just 9 (!) knelt in prayer and the “Light of the Host” was witnessed above her head by the sacristan, who then fetched the Priest so he could see....