News - November 2020

Br. Greg Dunn, O.P. places the Word of God at the core of our Advent experience. It is in the Word of God, in the liturgy, the hymns, and the prayers of Advent that we see the Word of God made fresh in our own lives yet again. Click to view...

(Part 4 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) Martin knew that there was no comparison to the God who became man. He looked not within himself or even his brothers to discover the strength he needed to care endlessly for those in need. Instead he looked to Christ Crucified. Read more...

“I never saw or encountered anyone or anything hostile, and there were just looks that I’ve grown accustomed to as a Dominican, and developed a high tolerance towards.” Click to read more...

Today, St. Albert is the example for us that knowledge and faith are inseparable. St. Albert didn’t let politics or opinions hinder his life of faith. He taught and preached as a true Dominican friar, not for some argument, but simply to lead souls to live a life of faith focused on God. Read more...

(Part 3 in a short series about our patron saint - Saint Martin de Porres.) We have all invariably heard the story of Martin and the mice in the priory. Of his pact with them to feed them, if they would only stop chewing up the linens of the house. Read more...

Br. Andrew Martin del Valle, O.P. reminds us that there have been many who have gone before us in the Faith and many will come after us, but we are alive now, today. We are the ones who are left here on this earth to be witnesses to Christ. Click to view...

On May 6, 1962, Pope St. John XXIII canonized St. Martin de Porres saying, “A springtime flower has opened in the Church.” Read more...

Br. Greg Dunn, O.P. preaches that the way to join the saints in heaven is to know who we are in God, we are His beloved children. Click to view...