The Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer, a 14th century Dominican priest & confessor.

The Saint Vincent Ferrer Shrine
Photo: Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.

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 is coming.”

St. Vincent was one of the greatest preachers of the Order, converting tens of thousands of Muslims and Jews to the Faith in the universal Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Photo & Description: Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.

The Dominican friars are called to preach the Gospel in every age and in every place it is needed. Through preaching, teaching, pastoral ministry, and the formation of new friars, they work to bring the truth of Christ to a world searching for meaning and hope.

Reflections like this one are made possible because of the faithful support of friends like you. Your generosity helps sustain the friars in their mission to proclaim the Gospel, serve the Church, and form future preachers of the faith.

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