Corpus Christi in New York City

Corpus Christi in New York City

   “At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them.” Matthew 9:36 Jesus’ heart is still moved by the crowds. He sees us in the realities of our lives, in our sufferings and he’s moved with compassion, so much so that he wants to give...

The Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer

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...

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Floor tiles in the Friars’ Chapel of St Vincent Ferrer’s church in New York. The anchor is a symbol of hope, and the hound with the torch is a symbol of the Order of Preachers. Photo & Description by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.
St. Vincent Ferrer

St. Vincent Ferrer

Born in the province of Valencia, Spain, Vincent Ferrer (1350 – 1419) joined the Dominican friars in 1367. In Spain, France, and elsewhere he drew huge crowds among Jews and Muslims as well as Christians as he warned of the evils of the time and preached the...