News - November 2019

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...

What motivates us? Pursuing the truth, the person of Christ, and not just pursuing, but wanting to know him and grow in friendship with him, eventually, being face to face with God in heaven. We know the end. So what is stopping us? 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...

Christ Calls You (31st Sunday of OT, November 3, 2019) - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, OP's homily at the Tulane Catholic Center. Click to listen...

Br. James Martin reminds us that the same God who promised to care for Israel makes the same promise to us today. God is our loving Father, Lord of the Universe, and is ready to help us. Do we trust in him? Click to view...