Lumen Ecclesiae

Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. St. Dominic's Church, Washington, D.C.

Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.
St. Dominic’s Church, Washington, D.C.

Dominic is referred to as “Lumen Ecclesiae” (“Light of the Church”). The “O Lumen,” a hymn to Dominic, is sung nightly in the Dominican communities throughout the world.

The above excerpt is from Reflections of Dominican Spirituality: The Windows of St. Dominic Church, Washington, D.C. by Dr. Mary Moran.

Copyright © 2017-2024 Dominican Friars Foundation

The Dominican Foundation of Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph, Inc. is a NY State tax-exempt corporation under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with
Tax ID # 26-3273636.