Christmas? So what?
It’s almost Christmas…..so what? What does the incarnation even mean for today’s world? I think about this every time I start to hear the Christmas music starting to be played in the shops and...
View ArticleAhaz, the Incarnation, and Christmas – Br. Richard
As novices, we have ongoing opportunities for “preaching practice.” On the 23rd, Br. Richard preached at Vespers for the community and the laity; Br. Josh was able to capture some footage. The reading...
View ArticleFor the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. (1 Corinthians...
On the eve of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in which the faithful gathered to adore the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to mark the beginning of the new year, Br. Joseph Selinger preached on the...
View ArticleHoliday Season Preaching — Br. Damien
Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at...
View ArticleHow are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? — Br. David
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? We’re now in the middle of lent and perhaps a chance for us to reflect on the resolutions we have made for this year. In the video below, Br. David...
View ArticleThe Southern Tour – Br. Damien
Every February, the novice class takes a tour of the southern half of the Western Dominican Province. We go on this trip to familiarize ourselves with our province as an aid for our discernment. We get...
View ArticleMisericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo
“Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo” exclaims the psalmist – the mercies of the Lord I will sing forever. For the Lord has said “My mercy is established forever; my faithfulness will stand as...
View ArticleThe Crucifix: The Icon of God’s Essence — Br. Damien
I think few people would doubt that the crucifix is a fitting image for the Lenten season. It reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice and our own process of dying to self. However, some might see this image as...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to know Jesus? — Br. Joseph
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,...
View ArticlePopular Atheism and Philosophy
“How do you feel about Zeus? That is how I feel about your God.” This is one of the rhetorical questions that I presented in one of my apologetics talks to a group of homeschool students recently. The...
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