When Lucy was born in 2005, it was something of a miracle that she survived.
Read MoreProvidence College senior Kelli Jenney has been Dominican educated since kindergarten. She attended high school at St. Vincent Ferrer in Manhattan and is active in campus ministry at PC, where she assists the friars chaplains. We would like to share with you her family’s remarkable journey of faith.
Read MoreOn 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. After seeing this miracle, the priest felt Read more…
Read MoreDominic was one of the few of Christ’s servants graced with the special charism of healing, and many healing miracles were attributed to his intercession. While in Rome, Dominic often preached at the church of St. Mark, where he drew enthusiastic crowds of people from all ranks of life. Among those who came to hear Read more…
Read MoreAs the number of his brothers and communities increased, Dominic constantly traveled among them to encourage community members in their undertakings. After stays in Paris and Prouille he returned to Rome in January 1218. The eloquent preaching of the friars in Italy had attracted much attention–they are said to have been the first religious to Read more…
Read MoreExtraordinary deeds, recognized as miracles, are attributed to Dominic. The miracle at Fanjeaux, France, is now believed to have occurred at Montreal, about five miles from Fanjeaux, where heretical practices and beliefs were common. In medieval times public debates, or disputations, were a customary means of settling theological arguments, and numerous disputations were held between Read more…
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