(Part 2 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) Martin’s care for the rich, the poor, the sick, the oppressed, those who oppressed him, and even animals is a reflection of his love for Christ—his identification of his brothers and sisters as siblings in the family of God the Father. Read more...

There is the temptation to present only the happy, insta-worthy aspects of the life. But anyone who has been around priests and religious know that they are human - we get angry, sad, scared, happy, surprised, and everything else. Read more...

Wherein Fr. Francis & Fr. Thomas [try to] answer the question: "What's going on (invisible realities) in the Anointing of the Sick?" Click to listen...

(Part 1 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) At the birth of Martin de Porres the city of Lima had only been established 43 years earlier. The Gospel seed was still “fresh” in the land and Martin de Porres, the apostle of charity, would be part of a new generation of friars dedicated to the preaching of Jesus Christ. Read more...

Remember That You Are the Beloved of the Father (January 12, 2020) - Fr. Thomas More Barba, OP's homily at the Church of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas. Click to listen...

Identity of the Baptized (Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020) - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, O.P.'s homily at the Tulane Catholic Center. Click to listen...

The South is fertile ground for the Dominican mission of preaching the Gospel for the salvation of souls. But it’s also a region in need of good preaching, the Church is growing in the Southern US and we are truly blessed to be here and to be a part of that growth. Read more...

It’s so easy to skip over Advent, this penitential season in preparation for the coming of Christ, in favor of the more joyful Christmas season. But the waiting, the anticipation, the preparation can be a worthwhile part if we make the most of it. It’s in the work leading up to an event that makes the event much more enjoyable. Read more...

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Br. Joseph Paul Albin, O.P. preached on how Mary shows us her humanity, and on how Jesus also had her share in His Divine Life, His Divinity. We too are called to share in this Divine Life. Mary shows us the way. Click to view...

I had faith in Jesus that this is where he was leading me, I earnestly prayed about this, I trusted in the people around me when I asked their opinion about it, I followed the advice of other priests and religious that I trusted (strengthening my prayer life, spiritual direction, making visits). But ultimately it was a risk, I could have been wrong. Read more...

In a time when people won't go to a movie or eat a restaurant without looking up reviews and ratings, joining religious life in a place that is unpredictable truly requires a brave soul and a genuine man of God. Read more...

I’m fairly sure that at some point I used the expression “the writing on the wall” to refer to my vocation to the religious priesthood - especially once I realized that I had to take the next step and apply. Read more...

The King on His Throne (Christ the King, November 24, 2019) - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, OP's homily at the Tulane Catholic Center. Click to listen...

Br. James Martin Nobles, O.P. reminds us that the Kingship of Christ, bought by his blood on the cross, affects each and every aspect of our lives and it is only within the Kingship of Christ that we can truly reflect and understand ourselves and our faith. Click to view...

As a priest, there is still time to read. There are plenty of us that will pursue doctoral studies, but the notion of lifelong study isn’t simply getting an advanced degree. It is study for the sake of preaching for the salvation of souls.

Wherein Fr. Francis & Fr. Thomas [try to] answer the question [that wasn't asked]: "What happens at the dedication of a Church?" Click to listen...

Being in the Chapel in Adoration, especially at the end of the day, was like a nudge from Christ telling me not to worry or stress or agonize about all the things that day. Read more...

Br. Greg Dunn, OP spent the Summer of 2018 working with the Missionaries of Charity in Kenya. Every Tuesday for eleven weeks, Br. Greg will offer a reflection on his summer abroad. Read more...

If You Strike Me Down I Shall Become More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine (November 10, 2019) - Fr. Thomas More Barba, OP's homily at the Church of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas. Click to listen...

Brother Andrew Martin del Valle, O.P. is blunt: this life can often be tedious, humdrum and even boring and so we ask ourselves in moments of doubt: so now what? Click to view...