Published inAve Maria·Nov 7, 2021Member-onlyDominican Saints and Blesseds Feast DayFrom the private collection of relics by cultural… — Filii2 min readFilii2 min read
Published inAve Maria·Nov 1, 2021Member-onlyFor the Love of St Dominic — A Dominican Diocesan Priest’s ReflectionAn op.org feature by Father Alessandro Caserio — I cannot hide my emotion in reflecting upon the events and revelations that led me to fall in love with St. Dominic and brought me to make profession in June 2021 in the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic in the Roman Province of St. Catherine of Siena. I am convinced that in each of these happenings and communications was a caress from the Lord. My journey towards the Dominican Order was unexpected and winding, so I’ll begin my story simply, by introducing myself.Catholic8 min readCatholic8 min read
Published inAve Maria·Nov 1, 2021Member-onlyPope Francis Appoints Brother Simon Francis Gaine, OP, as Member of the International Theological CommissionAn op.org feature — Pope Francis has named among the members of the International Theological Commission (ITC) Brother Simon Francis Gaine, OP, a friar of the Dominican Province of England who currently teaches at the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. The ITC is composed of…Dominican2 min readDominican2 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 9, 2021Member-onlyDominican Charismop.org feature — What is a Dominican Friar? Stephen of Salanhac, O.P., once described the Dominican friar as “a canon by profession, a monk in austerity of his life, and an apostle by his office.” Although an apt illustration, Stephen’s words require a fuller explanation. Dominicans are not quite canons regular (as are the Norbertines), but we…Catholic7 min readCatholic7 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 8, 2021Member-onlyDominican Nuns Launch First International WebsiteSr. Mary Catharine Perry, OP and op.org feature — Summit, New Jersey–The Nuns of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Nuns, launch their first international website, www.monialesop.org, in order to make their mission of prayer within the heart of the Order of Preachers better known. St. Dominic de Guzman founded the Nuns of the Order in…Catholic3 min readCatholic3 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 8, 2021Member-onlyHail Mary Full of GraceA devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary since childhood — A blessed birthday anniversary to Mother Mary. I remember my first exposure to being Catholic was through my very devout mother who would gather all my siblings and I everyday at 6PM to pray the Holy Rosary in Spanish! Thankful I have not forgotten the Spanish version and continue praying…Catholic2 min readCatholic2 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 8, 2021Member-onlySaint Thomas of Villanova, Known as Beggar Bishop and Father of the PoorA feature by the Mid-West Augustinians — Thomas of Villanova (1486–1555) was known for his promotion of studies and missions in the Order of Saint Augustine, and for his love and care for the poor. Thomas García Martínez was born in 1486 in Fuenllana, Ciudad Real, Spain. He spent his childhood in the family home in Villanova…Catholic2 min readCatholic2 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 6, 2021Member-onlyProvince of Portugal Marks Dominican Jubilee with Admission of Cardinal in the Priestly FraternitiesAn op.org feature — In a solemn rite celebrated during the vespers of 4 August 2021, Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, theologian and poet, archivist, and librarian of the Holy Roman Church, became a member of the Dominican Family by making profession in the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic. With various representatives of the…Catholic3 min readCatholic3 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 6, 2021Member-onlyThe Prayer, Preaching, and Promotion of the RosaryFriar Louie-Marie Arino-Durand, o.p., and op.org feature — Friar Louie-Marie Arino-Durand, o.p., former Promoter General of the Rosary, wrote that our Dominican prayer of the Rosary ‘can be compared to a diamond that sparkles in its many facets’. He added that even though a diamond is a very old stone, when light shines on the diamond we receive…Catholic6 min readCatholic6 min read
Published inAve Maria·Sep 4, 2021Member-onlyDecree Granting the Gift of the Plenary Indulgence on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of the Dies Natalis of Saint Dominicop.org feature — MOST HOLY FATHER, Brother Gerard Francisco Timoner III O.P., Master General of the Order of Preachers, on the occasion of the Holy Solemnities that will be celebrated for the 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Dominic in Heaven, from 6th January 2021 to 6th January 2022, offers Your Holiness…Catholic3 min readCatholic3 min read
