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St. Thomas Aquinas: “Nothing But You, O Lord” | A Reflection on Desire with Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
This Catholic reflection for the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas explores the saint’s famous prayer, “Nothing but You, O Lord,” and invites us to ask God to purify and reorder our desires.
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., reflects on one of the most striking moments in the life of St. Thomas Aquinas: when the Lord offers him a reward, and Thomas responds with a single desire—nothing but the Lord himself.
Through the intercession of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican friar and Doctor of the Church, we are invited to examine our own hearts and ask that our desires may be purified, reordered, and directed toward God alone. St. Thomas teaches us that the deepest desire of the human heart is not success, knowledge, or recognition, but God himself.
Please know that we are praying for you as friars, and we ask you to pray for us on this feast day of our brother, St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Save the Date for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2026
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., invites you to save the date for the 2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
Each year, pilgrims from across the country gather to pray the Rosary, celebrate the Eucharist, and entrust their intentions to Our Lady—asking to be led more deeply to Christ through her intercession.
This pilgrimage begins not only in September, but in prayer. Preparation for the 2026 pilgrimage includes a nine-month novena, beginning January 31 and prayed on the last Saturday of each month until the pilgrimage.
Learn more about the pilgrimage, request a complimentary novena prayer card, or download the prayer online at: https://rosarypilgrimage.org/join-us-for-the-2026-novena-dominican-rosary-pilgrimage/
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Why Catholics Carry God Through the City | O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hidden under the humble sign of bread, Jesus moves through the world he made. Many will never cross the threshold of a church—but in a Eucharistic procession, God comes to them, carrying his presence into the streets he loves and the world he saves.
This Eucharistic procession in New York City offers a rare witness to Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, going out to meet the world he made, the world he loves, and the world he saves. The procession is accompanied by the voices of the Schola Cantorum of the Dominican House of Studies, singing O Come, All Ye Faithful.
Whether you are Catholic or simply curious about the faith, this video provides a moving glimpse into the beauty of a Catholic Eucharistic procession, showing how God’s presence can touch every corner of the city.
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A Thank You from the Dominican Friars as We Close the Year | Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P.
As the year comes to a close, Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P. offers a message of gratitude to all who support the Dominican Friars with their prayers and generosity.
Over the past year, God has brought forth much fruit through the preaching and ministry of the friars. We celebrated the ordination of new priests, welcomed thousands of pilgrims to Washington, D.C., for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, and saw continued growth in the Thomistic Institute, now present on campuses across the country. Alongside these moments, friars continue their daily service in parishes, classrooms, hospitals, and campus ministries.
As we look ahead to 2025, the Dominican Friars entrust their work to God and ask for your continued prayers, that he may bring to completion the good work he has begun.
Please know of our gratitude and our prayers for you and your loved ones.
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Newly Canonized Saint Bartolo Longo & the Rosary with Fr. Andrew, O.P.
On October 19th, Blessed Bartolo Longo, the lay Dominican who dedicated his life to spreading the Rosary at Pompei, was canonized—a true witness to the power of conversion and devotion.
In this clip from the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., reflects on Bartolo’s journey: a man once lost in darkness, even practicing Satanism, who experienced a dramatic conversion and devoted his life to Our Lady of the Rosary. Fr. Hofer emphasizes that Bartolo’s life is a reminder that the Rosary is a “chain of hope,” lifting hearts to Heaven and inspiring all who pray it.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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A Heartfelt Thank You from Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Promoter of the Rosary
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., Promoter of the Rosary, shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.
More than 4,000 pilgrims gathered in Washington, D.C. to pray the Rosary, celebrate Mass, and share in the joy of our faith. Over 800 confessions were heard, and 26,000 pilgrims joined through the livestream—making this year’s pilgrimage a true celebration of prayer and community.
Watch as Fr. Joseph Anthony reflects on the graces of the day and offers his gratitude to all who took part, both in person and online.
Mark your calendars for next year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 26, 2026.
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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. on Supporting Dominican Vocations and Future Friars
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., reflects on the Dominican vocation — a life wholly dedicated to God through prayer, study, and preaching. Inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas, he explains how religious life heals the heart, focuses the soul, and transforms a man’s life into a perfect offering to God.
You can share in this mission. Every Dominican friar in formation depends on the prayers and support of the faithful to live out their calling and prepare to preach the truth of Christ to the world.
Your generosity helps provide:
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Support the next generation of Dominican priests and brothers who will dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching the Gospel.
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How Theology Answers the Questions of Philosophy w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 159
How can Catholics engage with the mystery of God through reason and faith?
Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. James Brent, O.P., assistant professor of philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies. They explore how philosophy in the perennial tradition raises profound questions about God’s existence, His plan, the problem of evil, the human soul, life after death, and the pursuit of ultimate happiness, questions that are finally only answered by faith in God's revelation in Jesus Christ. They also discuss Fr. Brent's recent book The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity.
Resources:
Fr. James Brent’s profile at the Dominican House of Studies
Contemplata, a podcast hosted by Fr. James Brent, O.P.:
https://dhs.edu/people/rev-james-brent-o-p/
https://dominicanfriars.org/contemplata/
Fr James Brent, O.P.’s new book, The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity, published by Pauline Books & Media:
https://paulinestore.com/the-fathers-house-discovering-our-home-in-the-trinity-qs1010652-202982.html
Can Philosophy Help Us Evangelize? w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 108:
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0:00 Intro
4:58 How Reason Raises Profound Questions It Cannot Answer
12:27 Reason's Limits on God's Nature, Plan, and Problem of Evil
15:46 The Mystery of the Human Soul and What Happens After Death
18:53 Why Reason Despairs in the Search for Ultimate Happiness
25:27 How Divine Revelation Answers the Question 'What is God?'
31:54 Discovering God's Unifying Plan for All Things in Christ
34:17 God Draws Good from Evil: The Role of Suffering in Christian Life
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Our Lady of the Rosary: Finding Victory Through Persevering Prayer | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary—once known as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. In this reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., shares how the rosary has shaped his own life and why this prayer is a powerful weapon in both great historical moments and our daily spiritual battles.
Whether in the victory at Lepanto in 1571 or in the hidden struggles of the heart, Our Lady intercedes for us and leads us to Christ. Even when prayer feels dry or distracted, fidelity in the rosary is itself a victory of grace.
Watch now and join us in asking: Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
2025 Ordination of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
Watch as 7 student brothers of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph are ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher, O.P., Archbishop of Sydney. This livestream captures the full ordination Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. We invite you to join us in prayer for these new Dominican priests as they embark on lifetimes of service in the name of Jesus Christ, under the patronage of St. Dominic.
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Dominican Friars Make First Profession of Vows | August 15, 2025
On August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, our brothers made their First Profession of Vows at St. Gertrude Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. By professing obedience, poverty, and chastity, they enter more deeply into the life of St. Dominic and the mission of the Order of Preachers.
As Fr. Raymond La Grange, O.P., reminds us: “By professing obedience to St. Dominic, we place ourselves under his direction. We fulfill our part of the obedience by continuing, centuries later, to carry out the mission which he inaugurated.”
Following their profession, these newly professed friars begin their academic studies at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (PFIC) at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. Their time in study—“the wood of the desk is the wood of the cross”—is a sacrifice that prepares them for a lifetime of preaching rooted in the Dominican intellectual tradition.
Please keep our brothers in your prayers as they begin this next stage of their journey in religious life.
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Life on the Rock - 2025-09-14 - Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P, Pt. 2
Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Fr. Ambrose Little, OP, about the theology and philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and the importance of knowing God so we can love Him fully.
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Life on the Rock - 2025-09-11 - Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P, Pt. 1
Fr. Mark sits down with Fr. Ambrose Little, OP, to discuss his outreach with the Thomistic Institute and Aquinas 101, regarding the theology and philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Meet One of the First Saints of Pope Leo XIV - Pier Giorgio Frassati
Join EWTN’s Colm Flynn as he travels across Italy with a group of young men from the United States on a life-changing pilgrimage in honor of soon-to-be saint, Pier Giorgio Frassati.
Starting in Turin, the city where Frassati was born and raised, the pilgrims visit the places he prayed, served the poor, and lived out his deep Catholic faith — all while coming to understand how his joy, charity, and love for God continue to inspire young people today.
Led by Fr. Vincent Berhnard, O.P., the journey takes them to breathtaking locations like the Sanctuary of Oropa, where they climb the same mountain Frassati once hiked; Pollone, where they explore his family’s summer home; and Rome, where they pray at his tomb and conclude their pilgrimage with Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Along the way, the pilgrims share how the experience is challenging them physically, inspiring them spiritually, and giving them a deeper sense of purpose — following Frassati’s motto to “live to the fullest” and “verso l’alto” (“to the heights”).
📍 Locations visited:
Turin – Birthplace of Pier Giorgio Frassati
Sanctuary of Oropa – Mountain pilgrimage
Pollone – Frassati family summer home
Rome – Tomb of Pier Giorgio & St. Peter’s Basilica
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Why Pilgrimages are Such a Big Deal
What exactly is a pilgrimage and how is it different from a vacation?
Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Joseph-Anthony unpack the true meaning of pilgrimage, why you should go on one (even locally), and how to avoid turning it into mere “spiritual tourism.” They remind us that the journey itself may be just as transformative as the destination.
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2025 Dominican Priesthood Ordinations: You're a Priest Forever
On June 5, 2025, seven friars of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph were ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ by the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher, O.P., Archbishop of Sydney. The ordination Mass took place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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Fruits of Contemplation
Our Lady of the Rosary: Finding Victory Through Persevering Prayer | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary—once known as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. In this reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., shares how the rosary has shaped his own life and why this prayer is a powerful weapon in both great historical moments and our daily spiritual battles.
Whether in the victory at Lepanto in 1571 or in the hidden struggles of the heart, Our Lady intercedes for us and leads us to Christ. Even when prayer feels dry or distracted, fidelity in the rosary is itself a victory of grace.
Watch now and join us in asking: Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
Fr. James Brent, O.P. on "Offer it Up"
Fr. James Brent, O.P., explains the meaning behind the expression "offer it up" & how sacrifice redeems the world.
Mary Magdalene, Patroness of the Dominican Order
Dubbed the apostle to the apostles by St. Thomas Aquinas, learn how the Dominican Order took Mary Magdalene as their patroness.
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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., on The Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Refuge in Heaven
Is it possible to love too much? Not when it comes to our heavenly mother. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., principal preacher at the inaugural Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, characterizes Marian devotion “as overflow, not overkill." He explains that Mary sets herself up "as an icon, not an idol, allowing our gaze to pass through her, to her Son. And she doesn’t upend the place of Christ, rather she extends it to us, with the care of a mother.”
Learn more at https://www.rosarypilgrimage.org
Homily by Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024
In this powerful homily from the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 28, 2024, Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. highlights the importance of prayer and remembering the key mysteries of our faith. Drawing parallels between the historical battle against the Ottoman Empire and today’s challenges, he calls on the faithful to unite in prayer and seek the intercession of Our Lady.
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Why Dominicans Love St. Joseph
St. Joseph is not only the patron saint of the Universal Church but also the patron of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
We invite you to watch the video below to learn about the special role that St. Joseph plays in the lives of the Dominican Friars with Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P.
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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. - The Holy Rosary, Our Recourse on Earth
The Rosary has a way of ensnaring us. But what we come to discover is that in being ensnared, we are saved. Fr. Gregory Pine teaches us that the Rosary asks of us a kind of contemplative stance—because we're actually "heaven-dwellers" here on earth—we're all called to be contemplatives. And we can do this by contemplating the saving mysteries of Christ. The mysteries we pray in the Rosary accompany us in this life, ultimately saving us! At his annunciation, Christ is saving. At his visitation, Christ is saving. At his nativity, Christ is saving. At his presentation, Christ is saving. All the way down the line, Christ is saving. And we contemplate these mysteries in union with Mary, the one who enjoys the most intimate union with her Son. She helps us to see joy, to see light, to see sorrow, and to see glory.
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., on Blessed Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., on Blessed Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.: Reflections on the Immaculate Conception and Mary’s Humility
How does the Immaculate Conception of Mary reveal God’s grace and humility? In this reflection, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses the unique graces bestowed on the Blessed Virgin Mary and how her life points us to Christ. From her preservation from sin to her steadfast trust in God’s will, Mary offers us a profound example of humility and faith.
Join Fr. Pine as he explores the significance of this great Marian dogma and what it teaches us about living a life centered on Christ.
This conference was from the 2023 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.
To listen to the full conference visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64lZMUskQr8&t=9s
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Mary’s Unique Graces Explained
1:45 The Immaculate Conception: What It Means
3:20 Mary’s Role in Salvation History
5:00 Following Mary’s Example of Humility
It All Begins At Baptism
God’s ways are mysterious and wonderful. As an infant, Br. Charles Rooney, O.P., was baptized at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York. This past summer, he returned there as a Dominican Friar and deacon, now baptizing others. Brother Charles has left all things behind to live out his baptismal promises as a Dominican. We thank God for calling Br. Charles to religious life and are thankful to Br. Charles, and his fellow friars, for answering that call. #vocations #priesthood
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., on Truth
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., speaks on the nature of Truth and the joy that comes with being able to possess and share that which is true.
Fr. James Sullivan: Going Godward | 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
On September 28th, more than 3,000 pilgrims gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the second annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., the Principal Preacher, delivered two powerful talks. In his first talk, Fr. James reminded us that we are made to move toward God, and that nothing can separate us from His love.
Fr. James draws on the Annunciation, showing us that despite the fall of Adam and Eve, God’s promises remain true, and Our Lady is a sign of His unwavering goodness.
Fr. James Brent, O.P. - In the Upper Room | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2023
At our inaugural Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. James Brent, O.P., lifted hearts and minds to the Upper Room—while the historical moment of the Upper Room has passed, the mystery of the Upper Room remains. Mary is still in prayer. And she prays now in a better way, “in the light of glory, in the open vision of God.” And all the voices of heaven summon us from above, beckoning us. “Come, join us around the woman clothed with the sun. Pick up your Rosary. Eyes on Christ. Pray God to send the Spirit of Truth to lead us into all truth.”
Fr. Vincent Ferrer Bagan, O.P., on Blessed Henry Suso
Fr. Vincent Ferrer Bagan, O.P., speaks about the Dominican friar, Bl. Henry Suso and his famous Christmas carol, "Good Christian Men, Rejoice."
Theodicy: On Sin & Redemption
In this short film, Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P., Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation, speaks about the perennial problem of evil and how we find redemption through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., on the Eucharist & the Feast of Corpus Christi
In this video, Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., speaks about the history of the Feast of Corpus Christi and its adjoining Office, which was composed by St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Feast Day Reflections
Merry Christmas from the Dominican Friars!
Merry Christmas! The Christ child is born.
Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P., shares a Dominican way of seeing Christmas: the child in the manger is already the Savior who goes to the Cross. Christmas is ordered toward Easter. The Word takes flesh so that he may suffer, die, and rise for us. What looks small and ordinary is the beginning of everything.
As you pause before the nativity this Christmas, look again. Within the crib are the Cross and the Resurrection.
Why We Celebrate the Immaculate Conception | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Why was Mary conceived without sin?
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., breaks down the Immaculate Conception and God’s grace that prepared her to give humanity to Christ.
Celebrating the Presentation of Mary
On the feast of the Presentation of Mary, Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., reminds us how God prepares each of us for the missions he calls us to—just as he prepared Mary from her earliest days to be the Mother of the Savior.
Solemnity of All Saints with Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak, O.P.
Celebrate All Saints’ Day with Fr. Max and discover how holiness is possible for every Christian. Inspired by the lives of the saints—including the recently canonized Dominican lay saints, St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Bartolo Longo—this short reflection invites you to unite your will with God’s and live a life of sanctity.
Happy Feast of Saints Simon and Jude!
As we celebrate today's feast, Br. Raphael Arteaga, O.P., will be praying for your intentions at the Rosary Shrine of Saint Jude.
Saints Simon and Jude, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., as he reflects on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, once known as Our Lady of Victory.
In every struggle and challenge, we turn to her intercession through the Rosary. Let us pray together: “Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.”
May her guidance and protection accompany us in our daily journey of faith.
Our Lady of Victory: Prayer Before Every Battle
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., as he reflects on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, once known as Our Lady of Victory.
In every struggle, in every challenge, we turn to her intercession through the Rosary. Let us ask together:
“Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.”
May her guidance and protection accompany us in our daily journey of faith.
The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael—Archangels!
On this great feast, Fr. Gabriel Torretta, O.P., encourages you to pray to St. Michael, to fight for you against the deadly powers of the enemy; to St. Gabriel, to fill you with the knowledge of God’s Word; and to St. Raphael, to heal and protect you from anything that might draw you away from Jesus Christ.
Fr. Charles Rooney, O.P. | Our Lady of Sorrows
The day after we exalt the cross of Christ, we enter into the sorrows of his mother at its foot.
Fr. Charles Rooney, O.P., reminds us that we do not need to bear our crosses alone; we braced by the maternal love of Our Lady who knew the sadness of the cross, yet none of the sadness of sin.
The Passion of St. John the Baptist
Fr. John Baptist Huong, O.P., reminds us that when we preach the truth like John the Baptist, we’re bringing people to their ultimate happiness: eternal life with God in heaven.
St. Augustine of Hippo: Our Spiritual Father
Reflecting on the Rule of St. Augustine, Fr. Augustine Reisenauer, O.P., remarked, “As the Rule of Augustine reads, ‘Before all else, live together in harmony being of one mind and of one heart on the way to God.’ Dominic adopted the Rule of Augustine when founded the Order of Preachers, and so as Dominicans we seek to live out together nothing else than this love of God in Jesus Christ.”
Fr. Bernard Knapke, O.P. on St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Fr. Bernard Knapke, O.P., shares a short reflection on the legacy of St. Bernard, his namesake. “He was a seductively effective preacher,” Fr. Bernard says.
“We hear some of his sermons on our Blessed Mother in the liturgy even today, and we can pray to St. Bernard today for more effective preaching in the Church, for an increase in vocations to the consecrated life, and for our own salvation and sanctification.”
Fr. Maximilian Jaskowak, O.P. on St. Maximilian Kolbe
Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak, O.P., offers a meditation on the holiness and inspiring witness of his patron saint.
Happy Solemnity of St. Dominic!
On this Solemnity of St. Dominic, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., joins us from the entrance to the cloister at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva—one of the great Dominican churches in Rome. Behind him is a rare fresco of our founder asleep, a mystical vision confirming his hope to found the Order of Preachers.
That vision continues to bear fruit by drawing souls to Christ through the Virgin Mary, especially through the preaching and praying of the Holy Rosary.
Happy Solemnity from the Dominican Friars!
St. Dominic: Confident in Hope, Firm in Purpose
Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P., reflects on the life and grace of our Holy Father St. Dominic.
The Feast of the Transfiguration: A Pledge of Future Glory
Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P., reflects on the transfiguration of Jesus Christ and how we are drawn into his transfiguration—being transformed by him through the gift of the Eucharist.
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The Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164
How can Catholics understand the moral life within the framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae?
Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Romanus Cessario, a Dominican priest and the Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore the moral theology presented in the second part of the Summa. They discuss how Aquinas situates moral theology between God’s creation and Christ’s redemption, emphasizing the pursuit of beatitude, the role of natural law as an imprint of divine providence, and the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
Fr. Romanus Cessario’s faculty profile at Ave Maria University:
https://www.avemaria.edu/faculty-and-staff/fr-romanus-cessario-s-t-d
Exploring God and Creation in the Summa Theologiae w/ Dr. Daniel Lendman | The Summa for Beginners Pt. 2:
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A Foretaste of Future Glory w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 63:
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What is Truth? w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 18:
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00:00 - Exploring Aquinas' Moral Life in the Summa
01:45 - Significance of Morality in The Summa
03:51 - Morality as a Path to True Happiness
08:24 - Why God Loves Us
14:57 - The Natural Law: An Imprint of God's Eternal Mind
20:27 - Understanding Natural Law Through the Created Order
26:40 - How Natural Law Guides Rational Creatures and Society
31:17 - God's Providential Plan and the Natural Law
34:16 - Our Call to Share God's Happiness
37:34 - From God's Happiness to the Reality of Original Sin
44:58 - Faith, Hope, and Charity: Foundations of Christian Life
48:47 - The Necessity of Knowledge for Loving God Fully
57:58 - How Faith Illuminates Truth and Breaks Spiritual Chains
01:00:57 - Cultivating Friendship with Christ Through Grace and Mary
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Satanic Priest to Saint: Blessed Bartolo Longo
Have you heard of the powerful 54-Day Rosary Novena?
Did you know the man who promoted it was once a satanist?
Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Joseph-Anthony share the incredible story of Blessed Bartolo Longo (soon to be saint) who went from devotion to the devil to devotion to Mary. His journey from darkness to sainthood is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone. If God can turn a satanic priest into a saint, there's hope for everyone.
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We Ranked Every Major U.S. Cathedral — Is Yours #1?
Curious how the most stunning cathedrals across the U.S. stack up?
Fr. Gregory Pine ranks every cathedral from all the Archdioceses in the country. Stay tuned for his #1 pick to see if it's YOUR cathedral!
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Note: This ranking includes every cathedral from all U.S. Archdioceses, but not every cathedral in every diocese.
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Meet the 7 Newest Saints | EWTN News In Depth
EWTN News Vatican Bureau Reporter Rudolf Gehrig introduces us to the seven blesseds being elevated to sainthood by Pope Leo XIV - including a former Satantist and a woman known as "the doctor of the jungle."
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How Theology Answers the Questions of Philosophy w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 159
How can Catholics engage with the mystery of God through reason and faith?
Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. James Brent, O.P., assistant professor of philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies. They explore how philosophy in the perennial tradition raises profound questions about God’s existence, His plan, the problem of evil, the human soul, life after death, and the pursuit of ultimate happiness, questions that are finally only answered by faith in God's revelation in Jesus Christ. They also discuss Fr. Brent's recent book The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity.
Resources:
Fr. James Brent’s profile at the Dominican House of Studies
Contemplata, a podcast hosted by Fr. James Brent, O.P.:
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https://dominicanfriars.org/contemplata/
Fr James Brent, O.P.’s new book, The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity, published by Pauline Books & Media:
https://paulinestore.com/the-fathers-house-discovering-our-home-in-the-trinity-qs1010652-202982.html
Can Philosophy Help Us Evangelize? w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 108:
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4:58 How Reason Raises Profound Questions It Cannot Answer
12:27 Reason's Limits on God's Nature, Plan, and Problem of Evil
15:46 The Mystery of the Human Soul and What Happens After Death
18:53 Why Reason Despairs in the Search for Ultimate Happiness
25:27 How Divine Revelation Answers the Question 'What is God?'
31:54 Discovering God's Unifying Plan for All Things in Christ
34:17 God Draws Good from Evil: The Role of Suffering in Christian Life
45:45 The Spiritual Soul's Identity and Truths About the Afterlife
51:36 How Following Jesus Answers Our Deepest Desires and Illumines Reason
56:23 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Find More from Father Brent
Feast of the Guardian Angels: Our Spiritual Protectors and Heavenly Guides | EWTN News Nightly
The Church celebrates the Feast of the Guardian Angels, honoring the spiritual protectors assigned to each person. This belief is rooted in Scripture—particularly Matthew 18—where Jesus says, “Do not despise one of these little ones, for their angels in heaven always look upon the face of the Father.” Devotion to guardian angels began in the early monastic tradition with St. Benedict and later with St. Bernard of Clairvaux. The feast was officially added to the Roman calendar in 1615 by Pope Paul V. Catholics are encouraged to foster a relationship with their guardian angel through prayer. Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, host of the Godsplaining podcast, joins to answer common questions about guardian angels and offers advice for people to get to know their guardian angel better.
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Third Annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Set to Take Place in Nation’s Capital | EWTN News Nightly
Final preparations are underway for the Third Annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, a full-day event set for September 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage will include lectures, Eucharistic Adoration, a Rosary procession, and Mass—culminating with a 7 p.m. concert by the Hillbilly Thomists. The event is free and open to the public. Father Andrew Hofer, author and spokesman for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, joins to share the inspiration behind the event, what participants can expect, and why the Rosary remains a powerful tool for prayer today.
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Second Only to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Gregory Pine)
Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season 4 of Catholic Classics! Beginning October 22, 2025, Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Together, he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's structure and central themes, highlighting why it has been of enduring value for Catholics throughout the centuries.
To get your copy of the complete 30-day reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics
Season Four of Catholic Classics: The Imitation of Christ is available for free exclusively in the Ascension App. To get started, download the Ascension App in the app store on your mobile device or visit ascensionpress.com/imitationofchrist
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The Church Abandoned Aquinas. Now We're In Crisis. (Fr. Dominic Legge) | Ep. 533
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., is the President of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (PFIC) at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of The Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College. He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2017).
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00:00 Intro
01:18 Becoming a Dominican
08:44 Mary Gives Dominic the Rosary
10:18 Thomas Aquinas' Teaching
15:40 Teaching on University Campuses
24:40 Researching Literature and Faith
28:06 What Is Happiness?
36:50 How to Tell If You're in a State of Grace
50:00 Being Confident in Your Salvation
57:10 Why Sexual Sin Makes Us Feel Guilty
59:30 Being Humble
01:04:50 The Problem with Anger
01:07:40 Distraction
01:14:12 Aquinas' Take on Curiosity
01:25:20 Having a Christian Community Without Technology
01:28:55 The Importance of Music
01:39:45 Teaching on Aquinas
01:40:00 Modern Churches Losing Beauty
01:46:29 Prayer and Meditation
01:55:08 Aquinas' Problem with Meat
02:02:30 Aquinas' Work Ethic
02:11:30 Misconceptions About Thomas Aquinas
02:21:37 Asking AI Hard Questions
02:23:06 Dominican Life
02:24:30 What Is Personalism?
02:26:30 Duty vs. Virtue
02:27:26 Teaching Your Children to Pray
02:35:08 Talking to God
02:46:23 Deep Prayer
02:49:18 Wrap-Up
The 500-Year Old Rosary Secret You’ve Never Heard of (Confraternity of the Rosary Explained)
Have you been looking for a way to improve your prayer life, specifically with the rosary?
Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explain the Confraternity of the Rosary, the benefits of this ancient practice and share how you can (and why you should) become a member of the Confraternity of the Rosary.
Learn more at https://rosaryconfraternity.org/
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Why Pilgrimages are Such a Big Deal
What exactly is a pilgrimage and how is it different from a vacation?
Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Joseph-Anthony unpack the true meaning of pilgrimage, why you should go on one (even locally), and how to avoid turning it into mere “spiritual tourism.” They remind us that the journey itself may be just as transformative as the destination.
Learn more about the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage: rosarypilgrimage.org
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Evangelizing Online and What AI Will Never Replace (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 519
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension’s Catholic Classics series. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining.
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2:25 Can Priests Smoke Cigars
4:50 Change with PWA and Podcasting
19:02 Authenticity with Words and Actions
27:24 Communicating on the Internet
37:57 The Problem with Christianity Online
42:43 Future of AI and Relation with Humans
57:56 Different Generations with Communication
1:04:00 Human Conversations and Experiences
1:18:27 Finding Your Genuine Self
1:24:30 Judgement
1:31:40 What It Means to Be Perfect
1:38:04 Different Kinds of Sin
1:45:04 God's Love Never Betraying Us
1:53:30 Praying More Efficiently
2:06:40 Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
2:16:50 Dealing with Technology
2:29:05 Keeping Order
2:31:39 What Fr. Pine Does in His Free Time
2:38:32 Hiking in Austria
2:41:30 Order of Our Days & Human Things
2:47:00 Wrap Up
Does God Hear My Prayers If I'm Stuck in Sin? (feat. Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P.)
"Do you ever feel like you're too bad to pray? Like the sins in your life discount you from reaching God's ears? Is intimacy with God possible amid sin and wrong decisions?
Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR, and Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P. share why you can never be too far from God to reach out to him in prayer and to rebuild your relationship with him.
Fr. Jonah performs with the Hillbilly Thomists, who have a brand new album called "Marigold," available everywhere for purchase and streaming [https://www.hillbillythomists.com/]
Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life? Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress" [https://tinyurl.com/yf8jaq9r ]
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If You Think God Can't Forgive You Again (feat. Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P.)
After running to confession in the the sacrament of reconciliation over and over again, things can start to get disheartening. A demonic little voice in our heads can start to say "you're never going to be free of this." But this is a blatant lie.
God can—and will—forgive any sins that we're truly sorry for. The only thing God can't work with is that very lie—the despair that he won't forgive us again, that we can't be free of its grasp.
Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR and Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P. tell us how to endure the storm of sin and cling to God—no matter what.
Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life? Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress" [https://tinyurl.com/yf8jaq9r ]
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EWTN Live - 2021-09-29 - Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. talks with Fr. Mitch about the truth and wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas and how to make the great Doctor of the Church's writings simple, appealing and accessible to all.
Dominican Friar Explains “The Art of Dying”
Br. Columba Thomas, O.P. – a Dominican friar and physician – tells us about how his new book “The Art of Dying” helps prepare Catholics to defend their dignity at the end of their life.
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Life of the Friars
Six Paths To The Priesthood
Six men share what inspired them to serve God and His people as Catholic priests in the Order of Preachers.
Corpus Christi in New York City
“At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them.”
Matthew 9:36
Jesus’ heart is still moved by the crowds. He sees us in the realities of our lives, in our sufferings…and he’s moved with compassion, so much so that he wants to give himself to us. In the Eucharist, Jesus is as present to us in the streets of our modern-day cities as he was when he traversed Galilee and Jerusalem two thousand years ago. Follow him where he leads you. #RealPresence
Nine New Dominican Priests
Nine Dominican Friars were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Earl Fernandes on Saturday, May 20, 2023. In his homily, Bishop Fernandes told the newly ordained priests “to reflect on the stream of blessings that flow from the hands of priests—your hands. Each of you, called to bless, are a blessing to your Order and to the whole Church.” #Priesthood
Salve Regina
The Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) sung by the friars of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.
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Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., on Truth
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., speaks on the nature of Truth and the joy that comes with being able to possess and share that which is true.
Now is the Dominican Moment
Bishop Robert Barron ordained six of our friars to the priesthood in 2019, his first priestly ordination as a Bishop. In this brief video, Bishop Barron discusses our culture's hunger for the truth and how the Dominican Friars are prepared to preach the truth for the salvation of souls.
BLACKFRIAR MUSIC: "Come, My Way"
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Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath,
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as killeth death.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast,
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes his guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move,
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love.
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Fr. Austin Dominic Litke, O.P., Fr. Bob Koopman, O.S.B., & Leah Sedlacek perform a new arrangement of the beautiful 17th century hymn, "The Call", composed by George Herbert and later made famous by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This arrangement is by Edward A. David, a graduate of the piano performance program at NYU Steinhardt.
The video was shot by Blackfriar Films, which is the media division of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph. The crew is composed of graduates of the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU: Joshua Vargas, John Fisher, and Michael Crommett.
Inspired by Pope Francis's call for Catholics to take to the streets in sharing the Gospel, Blackfriar Films hit New York City for this project. Scenes were filmed at the Brooklyn Bridge, Our Lady of Good Counsel parish, Grand Central Station, Columbus Circle, and the Staten Island ferry.
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Vocals by Austin Litke, O.P.
Piano by Robert Koopmann, O.S.B.
Violin by Leah Sedlacek
Musical arrangement by Edward A. David
Cinematography by Michael Crommett
Directed by A. Joshua Vargas
Edited by John S. Fisher
Produced by Kevin Gabriel Gillen, O.P.
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Good Christian Men, Rejoice!
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Nearly seven hundred years ago, a Dominican friar named Henry Suso had a vision of angels singing and dancing with joy about the birth of the Infant Jesus. The German preacher and mystic poet was soon swept up by the angelic song, and penned the Christmas hymn In Dulci Jubilo as a result. In the loose translation familiar to many today, we sing,
Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave;
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Watch the video of the friars of the Dominican House of Studies as they continue this tradition of celebrating Christmas with a new album, Christ Was Born to Save, (digital and physical copies available for purchase) proceeds from which will support the Dominican students in Washington, D.C. The album features such timeless favorites as Away in a Manger, O Come, All Ye Faithful, and Silent Night, along with many other beautiful carols, chants, and choral works. All the music on this album flows from our prayerful contemplation of this great mystery: that God became man to save us from ourselves, and make us more like him.
Christ was born to save. This is what caused the angels to sing and dance in Blessed Henry’s vision, and is the true source of Christmas joy. God fulfilled his promise to restore creation to friendship with him through his Chosen People. Once again, God proved faithful to a mistrustful humanity, and confounded their doubts and expectations in the most extraordinary ways. The Lord of Hosts, robed in majesty, became a lowly child, bundled in swaddling clothes. And why? That, as he shares our humanity, we may share in his divinity, by becoming adopted sons and daughters of God.
Christ was born for this. The crib points to the Cross, and to the Resurrection still further. God has truly become man, and it means that we may share in his victory over sin and death. The sacred songs and chants of Christmas recorded by our schola in the resonant acoustic of Washington’s Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land recount this tremendous mystery. “Rejoice, rejoice!” we hear in the carol Gaudete, “with nature marveling, the world has been renewed by Christ who is reigning. The closed gate of Ezekiel is passed through.” Likewise, in the beloved Marian hymn Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, we praise the “True man, yet very God, from sin and death he saves us, and lightens every load.” The heavenly choirs announce in Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, that Christ was “Born that man no more may die, born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth!”
Christ was born to save. And so we cannot help but rejoice at “the dawn of redeeming grace,” (Silent Night), as we beseech this Child, “Born to die upon the Tree…to assoil [absolve] and save us all,” (Blessed Be That Maid Mary). “Be near me, Lord Jesus,” we pray in Away in a Manger, “And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.” For “Though an infant now we view him, he shall fill his Father’s throne, gather all the nations to him; every knee shall then bow down,” (Angels from the Realms of Glory).
Christ was born for this: that we should trust once more in God’s faithfulness, and “gain his everlasting hall.” This Christmas, may God lead us all to “rejoice with heart and soul and voice” in so great a Savior.
The Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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The Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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The Dominican Novitiate
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A rare inside look at the Dominican novitiate in Cincinnati, Ohio where incoming men live out a trial year before moving on to the House of Studies in Washington, D.C.
The Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
The Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
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Fr. James Brent, O.P. on "Offer it Up"
Fr. James Brent, O.P., explains the meaning behind the expression "offer it up" & how sacrifice redeems the world.
Fulton Sheen on the Art of Preaching (Never Before Seen!)
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Available for the first time in its entirety, here is the complete, uninterrupted address given in 1972 by Fulton Sheen to the Word of God Institute (run by the Dominican Friars), at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., on what makes for effective and ineffective preaching. Brought to you by Blackfriars Media.
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VIDEOS
The Hillbilly Thomists
The Hillbilly Thomists Live at the Grand Ole Opry
The Hillbilly Thomists performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville Aug. 1, 2022, at the welcoming concert for the 140th annual Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention. For more information and to support the friars, please visit: https://dominicanfriars.org/hillbilly-thomists-bluegrass-band-performs-for-knights-on-opry-stage/
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Good Tree / The Hillbilly Thomists
Good Tree from The Hillbilly Thomists' album "Holy Ghost Power," out 7/7/22.
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Video by Joey Ciccoline and Paul Padgett
Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord / The Hillbilly Thomists
Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord from The Hillbilly Thomists' new album, "Living for the Other Side," available here: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Other-Side-Hillbilly-Thomists/dp/B08R6JHMBY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1611680264&refinements=p_32%3AHillbilly+Thomists&s=music&sr=1-1
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Video by Paul Padgett and Joey Ciccoline
Hard Times / The Hillbilly Thomists
Hard Times from The Hillbilly Thomists' album, "Living for the Other Side," available here: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Other-S...
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Video by Paul Padgett and Joey Ciccoline
New City / The Hillbilly Thomists
New City from The Hillbilly Thomists' album "Holy Ghost Power," out 7/7/22.
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Video by Joey Ciccoline and sundry amateur videographers.
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Old Highway / The Hillbilly Thomists
Old Highway from The Hillbilly Thomists' album "Holy Ghost Power," out 7/7/22.
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Video by Joey Ciccoline and Paul Padgett
Hillbilly Thomists in Cincinnati, OH
Six hundred people crowded into the parish center at Saint Gertrude Church, home to the Dominican novitiate for the Province of Saint Joseph to watch the Hillbilly Thomists during their 2022 tour.
In the summer of 2022, following the release of their Billboard-charting album, Holy Ghost Power, The Hillbilly Thomists took to the road for The Old Highway Tour.
Starting at Saint Vincent Ferrer Church in Manhattan, the friars made their way to the band’s birthplace in Washington, DC, and continued on through Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Cleveland, with a tank full of Americana favorites, Bluegrass standards, and original songs.
A band such as this is hard to find. For The Hillbilly Thomists remain Friars Preachers even when on the stage, a dynamic that gives each show a spiritual itinerary of its own, passing through this world below unto the bright land of that New City lit by the Lamb.
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The Hillbilly Thomists: Dominican Friars' Bluegrass Band Rocks Rome
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Experience a unique fusion of faith and music with the Hillbilly Thomists, a bluegrass band of 8 Dominican priests, in their first international concert in Rome. 🎻✨🙏
Join Father Thomas Joseph White and his fellow founders of the Hillbilly Thomists as they bring a blend of American bluegrass, folk music, and Thomistic philosophy to life at the historic Aula Magna of the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas. Discover how these talented musicians, some former professionals, use their music to spread joy, preach, and bring a fresh perspective to Catholic culture.
In this video, witness the band's exceptional performance that drew over 600 attendees, featuring acoustic instruments like the dobro, dulcimer, banjo, and mandolin. Father Peter Gautsch shares the band's mission: to merge traditional music with Dominican theology, creating a powerful medium for preaching and inspiring both the faithful and those exploring their faith.
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The Hillbilly Thomists Vol. 4 Coming Soon
The Hillbilly Thomists Vol. 4 Coming Soon
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Justify You by The Hillbilly Thomists
Justify You from The Hillbilly Thomists' album "Marigold", out July 28, 2024.
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Heaven or Tennessee – The Hillbilly Thomists (Live at Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024)
The Hillbilly Thomists perform “Heaven or Tennessee” during the live concert following the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Filmed September 28, 2024.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers. After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites.
Since then, the friars in the band have been doing what Dominican friars do: contemplating, studying, and preaching.
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Bourbon, Bluegrass, & the Bible – The Hillbilly Thomists (Live at Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024)
The Hillbilly Thomists perform “Bourbon, Bluegrass, and the Bible” live on the campus mall of The Catholic University of America after the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 28, 2024.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers. After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites.
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I’m a Dog – The Hillbilly Thomists (Live at Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024)
The Hillbilly Thomists perform “I’m a Dog,” a song inspired by the vision of St. Dominic’s mother, during the live concert after the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington, DC. Recorded September 28, 2024.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers. After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites.
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Justify You – The Hillbilly Thomists (Live at Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024)
The Hillbilly Thomists perform “Justify You” live at the post-pilgrimage concert on the campus mall of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Recorded September 28, 2024, after the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers. After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites.
Since then, the friars in the band have been doing what Dominican friars do: contemplating, studying, and preaching.
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Angel Band – The Hillbilly Thomists (Live at Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2024)
A live performance of the classic gospel song “Angel Band” by The Hillbilly Thomists, recorded after the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 28, 2024, at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers. After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites.
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VIDEOS
Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology
Is Jesus Obsessed with Our Sins? | Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Matthew 4 and the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. When John the Baptist is arrested, Jesus steps forward proclaiming a single message: repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The kingdom is not a political order or an abstract reality—it is Jesus Himself.
Repentance is not defined by fixation on sin or brokenness, but by a turning toward Christ. Conversion is not primarily about what we leave behind, but about whom we turn toward. Wherever the King is, there the kingdom is. Through the sacraments, Christ draws us into Himself, makes all things new, and brings us into the life of the kingdom that never passes away.
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00:00 The Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry
02:33 Understanding the Kingdom of God
05:05 The Call to Repentance and Turning to Jesus
Measuring Progress in the Christian Life? | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on John 1 and the strange confession of St. John the Baptist, who sees Jesus repeatedly yet insists that he did not know Him. Sight alone, even religious experience, is not enough to know who Christ truly is.
Faith begins when we believe not because we see or verify, but because God has revealed the truth. The Christian life falters when Jesus becomes an instrument for our plans rather than the end Himself. Holiness is not achieved through self-improvement or strategy, but through a simple, consuming union with Jesus, in whom we finally know who He is—and who we are.
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00:00 The Vision of St. John the Baptist
02:34 Understanding the Theological Virtue of Faith
05:11 The Mysteries of Faith and Personal Transformation
08:09 The Essence of the Christian Life: Union with Jesus
Baptism and Our Partiality | The Baptism of the Lord
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on the Baptism of the Lord and St. Peter’s proclamation that God shows no partiality. Through the sacrament of Baptism, Jesus does not merely affirm who we already are, but truly changes us—configuring us to Himself and giving us a new identity as adopted sons and daughters of God.
While God is open to all, we often cling to our own partiality, accepting only a version of God that fits our preferences and priorities. Baptism cuts through this limitation. God’s loving non-partiality transforms us, draws us out of ourselves, and unites us to Christ in a way that is not symbolic but real, sacramental, and saving.
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00:00 The Significance of Baptism
02:34 God's Non-Partiality and Universal Invitation
05:12 The Transformative Power of Sacraments
Troubled by Jesus? | Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Matthew 2 and the different responses to the birth of Jesus. While the Magi rejoice at the coming of the newborn King, Herod and all Jerusalem are troubled. The same Savior who brings peace also exposes what resists being changed.
Jesus does not save partially or selectively. His kingship reaches every part of the human person—nothing lies outside His transforming love. The Gospel still provokes the same question today: will we rejoice at the Savior who gives Himself completely, or fear the love that leaves nothing unchanged?
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00:00 The Birth of Jesus and Its Impact
02:31 Herod's Reaction and Human Transformation
05:21 The Call to Embrace Jesus' Love
Husbands love your wives? | Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Col 3:12-21
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Colossians 3 and Ephesians 5 and St. Paul’s teaching on marriage. These passages are often read as statements about authority or hierarchy, but St. Paul is revealing the measure of Christian love itself—Christ’s love for the Church.
Husbands are called to love as Christ loves, by giving everything without reserve. Wives respond with the Church’s total self-gift to Christ. Marriage is not an abstract ideal or a social arrangement, but a sacramental participation in the saving love of Jesus, made possible by grace and lived in the concrete reality of daily life.
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00:00 Understanding Paul's Teachings on Marriage
06:26 The Sacrament of Marriage and Self-Giving Love
Why the Name of Jesus Saves | Fourth Sunday of Advent
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on James 5:7-10
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Matthew 1 and the naming of Jesus. The angel commands Joseph to name the child Jesus because He will save His people from their sins. Jesus is not merely a title or a symbol—His name reveals who He is and what He does.
In a world where words often deceive, God does not lie. Names correspond to reality. Jesus means Savior, and Emmanuel means God with us. In Christ, salvation is not theoretical but sacramental and present now. The One who was born of the Virgin still saves, still speaks truth, and still remains with His people.
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00:00 The Birth of Jesus: A Divine Announcement
03:39 Understanding Salvation Through Jesus
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05:59 The Truth of the Christian Faith
Jesus Changes the Virtue of Patience | Third Sunday of Advent
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on James 5:7-10
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on James 5 and the meaning of Christian patience. St. James calls us to wait for the Lord, but Christian waiting is never passive. Christ already comes to us in the sacraments and in faith, shaping our minds, loves, and daily actions.
We wait for Jesus by waiting with Jesus. The same Lord who will appear in glory is the Lord who is present now, and those who live in union with Him today will not be surprised when He comes. Every moment gains eternal meaning when lived in His presence.
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00:00 The Call to Patience
02:30 Understanding Christian Patience
05:29 Living in Union with Jesus
John the Baptist and Catholic Influencers | Second Sunday of Advent
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Matthew 3:1-12
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on John the Baptist in Matthew 3 as the pattern for every Christian in public life. John is the greatest of the prophets and the least before Christ — a man who knows his gifts and vocation only in relation to the Lord. He baptizes with water for repentance, yet points entirely to the One who is mightier, whose baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire eclipses his own. John shows that magnanimity and humility meet in a life wholly ordered to Jesus. In a world of platforms and personalities, he teaches us to be great and small at the same time — always pointing to Christ, always finding ourselves in Him.
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00:00 The Role of St. John the Baptist
02:27 John the Baptist's Humility and Identity
05:28 Navigating Public Life as a Christian
How to Stay Awake - Spiritually | First Sunday of Advent
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Matthew 24:37-44
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on on Matthew 24 and Jesus’ command to “stay awake.” Two men in the field, two women at the mill—both groups are working, alert, active, and yet Jesus says only one is truly awake. The difference is not physical awareness but spiritual attentiveness.
It is possible to live a good life, fulfill duties, and still be asleep to the One who matters most. Prayer is not merely asking for things—it is the raising of the mind to God. By turning our thoughts to Jesus throughout the day, in love and recollection, we remain awake to His coming.
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Jesus Is Thinking Only of You | The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Luke 23:35-43
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Luke 23 and the three attitudes toward salvation revealed at the crucifixion. The rulers and soldiers claim Jesus must save Himself. The first criminal admits his need for salvation but still thinks Jesus must save Himself first. Only the good thief understands who Jesus is, turning to Him simply and humbly: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Jesus has no need of salvation. He alone is Savior, and to be remembered by Him is to be united to Him—caught up into His loving knowledge and mercy. The one who entrusts himself to Christ receives what Christ alone can give: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”
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00:00 The Dynamics of Crucifixion Conversations
00:27 The Misunderstanding of Jesus' Role
00:38 The Nature of Jesus' Remembrance
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Strange Distractions in Prayer | Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Luke 21:5-19
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Luke 21 and the striking truth that we can speak with Jesus—and even discuss what He speaks about—yet still miss Him. In the Gospel, people focus on the temple’s beauty and signs instead of the Savior before them. So too in prayer, we can become absorbed by circumstances rather than by Christ Himself. Jesus never loses sight of His mission, our salvation, and the saints are simply those so captivated by Him that they forget themselves.
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00:00 The Challenge of Distraction in Prayer
00:37 Understanding Jesus' Message about the Temple
01:01 The Focus of Our Conversations with Jesus
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God’s Divine Economics | Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on John 2:13-22
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on John 2 and Jesus driving the money changers from the temple. Far from mere anger, this moment reveals the true economy of divine worship. We often approach God with a spirit of exchange—offering prayers or promises in return for blessings—but Jesus overturns every form of spiritual bartering. In the economy of salvation, God gives 100% of Himself and invites us to give 100% of ourselves in return. Nothing less captures the fullness of His love or our response of faith.
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00:00 Understanding Salvation in St. John's Gospel
00:51 The Connection Between Seeing and Knowing
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Seeing Jesus is Our Salvation | The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on John 6:37-40
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on John 6 and Jesus’ words: “This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life.” Salvation is not partial—it is the redemption of the whole person, body and soul. Seeing Christ is not mere sight, but the union of knowing and being known, faith leading to communion. In this life, we see through faith; in heaven, through glory. The Christian life is the journey of learning to see and know Jesus ever more clearly.
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The Gospel Is Not About Being a “Good Person” | Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Luke 18:9-14
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Luke 18 and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The Pharisee prays to himself, comparing his goodness to others, while the tax collector simply cries out for mercy. In truth, salvation does not come through comparison or self-justification. We are not saved by being “good people,” but by receiving God’s mercy in humility. The one who looks to Jesus, not to himself, goes home justified.
00:00 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
02:49 Understanding Righteousness and Humility
05:50 The Futility of Self-Salvation
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The Power of Persistent Prayer | Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on Luke 18:1-8
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on Luke 18 and the parable of the persistent widow and the dishonest judge. Jesus teaches the necessity of praying always, but the parable ultimately reveals something deeper about Him. The true parallel is not between God and the judge, but between Jesus and the widow—both are those who come. Jesus continually comes before the Father and continually comes for us, inviting us into His own prayer and faith. In Him, perseverance in prayer becomes participation in the very life of God.
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The Gospel Is Not an Ideal | Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. shares his insights on 2 Timothy 2:8-13
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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. reflects on 2 Timothy 2 and St. Paul’s profound words, “Such is my gospel, for which I am suffering.” The gospel is not an abstract ideal or distant truth, but a deeply personal reality—my gospel, your gospel. Jesus came not to love us from afar, but to love us from within, to draw us into union with Himself. Every grace, every sacrament, every moment of His saving work is for us personally. The good news is not only about Jesus—it is Jesus, and He is yours.
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Shocking: The #1 Obstacle to Spreading the Gospel | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Shocking: The #1 Obstacle to Spreading the Gospel | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick contemplate a couple of big hurdles to spreading the Gospel. Who are some of the greatest evangelizers in history? What can we learn from them? What if I'm an introvert? The friars touch on these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining.
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2:14 History's Greatest Evangelizers
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12:49 Relativism
15:22 The Church's Moral Credibility
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23:58 The BIGGEST Obstacle
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Is Rerum Novarum the Answer to Today's Labor Crisis? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Is Rerum Novarum the Answer to Today's Labor Crisis? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the meaning behind Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum on this episode of Godsplaining. Is there a middle ground between capitalism and socialism? What exactly does Pope Leo XIII address in this encyclical? How do the friars recommend we contribute to our communities?
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0:00 Intro & a Catholic Encyclical History
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10:50 Catholics and Economic Life
15:00 Catholic View of Goods & Stewardship
20:04 Universal Destination of Goods
21:27 Robin Hood?
24:43 How to Contribute to your Society
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Why Catholics Love Big Ideas: The Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Why Catholics Love Big Ideas: The Catholic Intellectual Tradition | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman & Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory delve into Catholic history on this episode of Godsplaining. The friars describe the Church drawing Truth from ancient times, the earliest Church Fathers, what Protestants get wrong, and what Fr. Gregory's role is in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
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8:14 Intellectual Tradition of Catholicism
12:16 Roots of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
15:08 Unpacking the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
20:10 Medieval Church Fathers
26:47 Middle Age Church Fathers
32:17 Fr. Gregory's Role in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
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Why Do Catholics Worship Mary?
Why Do Catholics Worship Mary? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Mary. The Blessed Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The New Eve. A Catholic's relationship with Mary sets us apart from other Christians. Do Catholics worship Mary? Are we misunderstood? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony do a deep dive and set the record straight. Do Catholics worship Mary?
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0:00 Intro
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9:11 Different types of worship
16:12 Divine Maternity
20:50 Veneration
24:05 How to properly pray to Mary
Why Catholic and Not Just Christian? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
Why Catholic and Not Just Christian? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
Merry Christmas! On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure unite to discuss toads and cigars, then lay out the case for Catholicism. Is it enough to just be a Christian? Is being Catholic just, 'extra'? Are Catholics even Christians? Are Christians saved, or just Catholics?
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0:00 Intro
6:00 Should Christians become Catholic?
9:49 The Church's Mission
14:14 Catholicism: Fullness of Truth
22:07 The Sacraments
27:53 The Pope and Governance
30:11 Good enough to be Christian?
Are You Repeating Your Parents' Mistakes? Unpacking Bowen Family Theory
Are You Repeating Your Parents' Mistakes? Unpacking Bowen Family Theory | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss the Bowen Family Systems Theory, its basic concepts, how to understand them, and why Catholic specifically should care about this theory.
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0:00 Intro & Saturday Morning Cartoons
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12:06 8 Basic Concepts
15:24 Emotional Triangulation
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23:03 Multigenerational
29:12 Emotional Cutoff & Societal Emotional Process
32:06 Why is This Important for Catholics?
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The 7 Best Pilgrimage Sites in the World | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
The 7 Best Pilgrimage Sites in the World | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Godsplaining: the vibes are immaculate. On this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tell us their experiences at some of their favorite Catholic pilgrimage sites including Medjugorje, Rome, Guadalupe, Lourdes, and more!
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Evermore: Taylor Swift and the Restless Heart Made for God | Fr. Joseph-Anthony & Fr. Patrick
Taylor Swift as Prophetess of Our Times | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the one and only Taylor Swift, her incredible influence, the genius of her lyrics, and more. Should we be concerned about Taylor Swift? Is she truly a prophetess of our time?
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0:19 Announcement
2:05 Friars' first albums
4:50 Why is Taylor Swift different?
16:10 Concerns about Taylor Swift
25:11 Breaking down her lyrics
37:57 Conclusion
Why Should You Care About Michel Foucault? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
Why Should You Care About Michel Foucault? | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure on this episode of Godsplaining as they tackle the thoughts and writings of French philosopher, Michel Foucault. Who was he, and do his beliefs about the world still hold up today? What did other philosophers think about him? What is the Christian approach to Foucault's philosophy?
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0:00 Intro
1:16 Announcements
5:16 Michel Foucault at Barnes & Noble
8:23 Why care about Michel Foucault?
17:27 Genealogy, archaeology, & problematization
24:16 Modern Enlightenment?
27:09 Christian Hope
31:44 Conclusion
Saint John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Saint John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on the recent Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage and what it means to be immersed in the Church, discuss the life of Saint John Henry Newman, and chat doctrine and why the Church has Doctors on this episode of Godsplaining.
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Praying Through Dryness - Finding God When You Feel Nothing | Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Joseph-Anthony
Praying Through Dryness - Finding God When You Feel Nothing | Fr. Joseph-Anthony & Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into spiritual dryness in this episode of Godsplaining, describing how it can creep into your life, what it means, and what to do about it. During a dry spell, are we doing something wrong? Are we getting worse? What are the symptoms that may arise?
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Reading the Wingfeather Saga | Fr. Patrick Briscoe & Fr. Gregory Pine
Reading the Wingfeather Saga | Fr. Patrick Briscoe & Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory tell us why they appreciate a good book, the significance of the Wingfeather Saga as a children's story and how it relates to the Gospel, the Christian themes, and importance of fairy stories, growth, and adventure.
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The Lure of Avarice | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Gregory Pine
The Lure of Avarice | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Gregory Pine
Avarice is a deadly sin - what is it, exactly? How should we as Christians view money? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory guide us through understanding the sin and vice of avarice, what reliance upon God really means, where tithing comes into play in our Christian lives, and filling your garden with good virtues.
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What Have We Learned from Charlie Kirk? | Fr. Bonaventure Chapmen & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
What Have We Learned from Charlie Kirk? | Fr. Bonaventure Chapmen & Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on Charlie Kirk's life, death, and legacy on this episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick tells us of his encounters with Charlie and his thoughts on Kirk's work, while Fr. Bonaventure gives us the philosophical viewpoint of free speech, controversy, debate, and more.
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The Four Loves | Fr. Patrick Briscoe & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
The Four Loves | Fr. Patrick Briscoe & Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss C.S. Lewis', "The Four Loves". The friars delve into the philosophy of those four loves: affection, friendship, romance, and charity.
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How to Make a Good Decision | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Gregory Pine
How to Make a Good Decision | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Gregory Pine
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Aquinas 101
How Does Marriage Sanctify Spouses? (Aquinas 101)
St. Thomas Aquinas wrote that every sacrament is a “sign of a holy thing so far as it makes men holy.” As a sacrament, matrimony has a special, supernatural power to make us holy.
St. Benedict calls the monastery the workshop or school for monks to grow in holiness; for the married, home is that workshop, that school.
In this Aquinas 101 episode, Prof. John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., examines marriage as a school of virtue.
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Can My Prayer Change God's Mind? #AskAFriar (Aquinas 101)
Does prayer change anything about what God wants? Do repeated prayers bring the Lord around to our way of thinking? Join Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P., as he answers this #AskAFriar question!
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Communication in Marriage (Aquinas 101)
Everyone knows that communication in marriage is essential. In this episode, Prof. John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., shares wisdom from Aquinas and Aristotle, and gives practical steps for improving communication in marital relationships.
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Suffering in Marriage (Aquinas 101)
Anyone who has been married for any length of time knows that suffering is a major feature of married life, just as it is a major feature of all human life.
Suffering is normal. Indeed, it is ultimately a great gift; and if we are to understand marriage, and more broadly human life itself, this demands our careful attention.
We must never forget that God does not want suffering for its own sake. But suffering is at the center of our faith. Why?
In this video, Prof. John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., expands on this question and offers insight on the redemptive power of suffering in marriage.
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Aquinas, JPII, and Theology of the Body (Aquinas 101)
Theologians sometimes refer to marriage as the sacrament of love. Why is that, and how does this love grow over time?
In this Aquinas 101 episode, Dr. John Grabowski presents on the topic of love in marriage by pulling from the teachings of two great theologians, St. Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologiae and Pope St. John Paul II in his catechesis known as Theology of the Body.
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What Does St. Paul Say About Submission in Marriage? (Aquinas 101)
"Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.” - Ephesians 5:22-23 (RSV-CE)
This idea of subjection or submission seems out-of-step with modern sensibilities, yet this teaching is part of Scripture, so how should we understand it?
Though this letter was originally addressed to the Ephesians, it invites modern readers to more deeply contemplate Christ's love for the Church, and in return, to bring the fruits of that contemplation into the married life.
In this Aquinas 101 episode, join Dr. And Prof. Peters as they dive into this passage written by St. Paul.
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Natural Family Planning (Aquinas 101)
What is Natural Family Planning (NFP), and why do many Catholics use it? What does the Church say about NFP? How does NFP differ from contraception?
In this video, the Peters share how Natural Family Planning contributes to the goods of marriage while reflecting on their personal experience practicing NFP.
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Parenthood: Sharing in Christ's Priesthood (Aquinas 101)
Thomas Aquinas writes that marriage has a threefold good: first, the birth and education of children; second, the fidelity of spouses; and third, that it is a sacrament. In this Aquinas 101 episode, the Peters break down the first good of marriage while sharing their experience as parents.
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The Importance of Friendship in Marriage (Aquinas 101)
Friends share life together, and the fact that husbands and wives share their entire lives would seem to make them best friends. By examining Aquinas’s understanding of friendship, we can gain insight into the connection he makes between strong friendships and strong marriages.
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Can We Love the Devil? #AskAFriar (Aquinas 101)
Can we love and forgive the Devil? What about other demons? Find out what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about the subject in this #AskAFriar episode with Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P.
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What Is an Annulment? (Aquinas 101)
What is an annulment? How is it different from divorce?
Marriage is a lifelong, exclusive union between a man and a woman for their mutual support and the bearing and raising of children. Unfortunately, marital failure can occur. But, why do marriages fail? How do we handle these heartbreaking situations?
One reason for marital failure is that the relationship may never have been an actual marriage. This situation may call for an annulment investigation. An annulment is a declaration that no marriage existed and that the man and woman are not husband and wife.
Join Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., as he explains the annulment process and how annulments differ from divorce.
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Does Marriage Perdure in Heaven? (Aquinas 101)
Is there marriage in Heaven? Why or why not? What role does the sacrament of marriage play after earthly life? In this video, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., examines the sacrament of marriage in relation to eternity.
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Marriage as Mutual Service and Consecration in Christ (Aquinas 101)
In marriage, spouses lay down their lives as single persons and take them up again as married persons. They become one flesh, husband and wife, father and mother. Drawing from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, this Aquinas 101 episode shows how the sacrament of marriage images Christ’s covenant love for the Church and calls spouses to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Eph 5:21).
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., as he unpacks the meaning of mutual subordination, and explains how St. Thomas Aquinas distinguishes the husband’s marital authority from the wife’s complementary obedience without denying their equal dignity. This video highlights how grace builds upon nature, giving the husband a role of loving leadership while the wife receives the gift of self‑offering through loving submission. Together, husband and wife become one flesh, mirroring the self‑sacrificial love of Christ for His Body, the Church.
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How Can I Improve My Prayer? #AskAFriar (Aquinas 101)
Are you looking for tips on how to recite the prayers of the rosary while meditating on the mysteries? Are you curious to know if a long list of intentions diminishes the efficacy of our prayers?
If so, tune in to the latest #AskAFriar episode with Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P., as he answers these viewer-submitted questions.
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What Makes a Valid Marriage Vow? (Aquinas 101)
Discover the essential parameters that make a marriage vow truly valid in this episode of Aquinas 101. Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P., breaks down the physical, intellectual, volitional, social, and religious requirements— from free consent and the public exchange of vows to openness to children— that turn “I do” into a lifelong, sacramental covenant. Whether you’re planning your wedding, seeking clarity on marriage preparation, or curious about the Church’s role in the sacrament, this video offers practical insight and spiritual wisdom for all couples and curious viewers.
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Exploring Divine Simplicity and the Incarnation #AskAFriar (Aquinas 101)
Aquinas argues that God is simple, but how does this square with the Incarnation? How does St. Thomas explain this in connection with divine simplicity and the hypostatic union in Christ?
In this #AskAFriar episode, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., tackles these viewer-submitted questions about God’s simplicity and the Incarnation by exploring Aquinas’ teaching of mixed relation and the profession of creation as ex nihilo.
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PODCASTS
Contemplata
Your Suffering in Christ | Contemplata Ep 46 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Our sufferings are the sufferings of the Lord. We are not isolated individuals - God’s plan is unfolding in our lives. God calls us to become another Christ in our suffering. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). Learn more about Christ's presence in our suffering in Episode 46 of Contemplata, hosted by Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Contemplata Ep 45 | How to Rest in God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
How do we grow in true humility? In this episode of Contemplata, we meditate on Psalm 131 and learn how silence, prayer, and trust in God shape the humble heart. Drawing on the image of a child resting in its mother’s arms, this reflection invites us to set our souls in tranquility before the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to form us, little by little, in the humility of Jesus Christ.
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Contemplata Ep 44 | Psalm 1 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
The Psalms point out to us the path to life. Learning how to read the Psalms in the light of Jesus can reveal layers upon layers of light - good food for contemplative souls. Watch as Fr. James Brent, O.P., leads a complete Lectio Divina of the very first Psalm in Episode 44 of Contemplata.
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Contemplata Ep 43 | How to Look on God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
We should love righteousness, which is a right relationship with God. How should we conduct ourselves? “Think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in simplicity of heart (Wisdom 1:1).” Learn how Fr. James Brent, O.P. explains this important Bible verse, and leads us into greater contemplation of God, in Episode 43 of Contemplata.
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Contemplata Ep 42 | Scripture Transforms You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Scripture doesn’t offer quick fixes—but it truly transforms us. In this episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., shares how daily lectio divina with the book of Genesis changed one young mother’s outlook on her marriage, her family, and her interior life. Discover how God’s Word quietly reshapes the mind and heals the heart.
Watch the full episode 42 of Contemplata, with Fr. James Brent, O.P., to deepen your intimacy with God.
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Contemplata Ep 41 | Listening to God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Fr James Brent, O.P., reminds us that whatever happens to us is also happening to Christ in us. You and I are so closely united with Jesus Christ, as branches are to the vine, that our joys, sufferings, and daily experiences are shared in him.
Watch the full episode 41 of Contemplata to reflect on this profound union with Christ.
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Contemplata Ep 40 | God's Life In You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
The Lord says ‘I am the vine, you are the branches.’ That is how the Lord wants us to think of the life of grace. Jesus is the head of the body, we are his members. There is a distinction, but there is one common life. You and I are branches on the vine of Jesus Christ.
You and I can say His life is mine, by the gift of His grace. Christ’s own life comes into us - we ingest His body and blood, and His life is something we receive, consume, and eat.
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Contemplata Ep 39 | Communio | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Every word of scripture is full of fire from the Holy Spirit. Every time you and I take a word of scripture to heart great things begin to happen in our souls. We begin to recover our sense of the presence of God in our lives and in the world around us. The communion of our Lord Jesus Chirst is a heart full of the Holy Spirit - it is friendship with him, and knowledge of His love for us. It is living in His relationship with the Father, and calling His Father as our Father.
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Contemplata Ep 38 | How God Loves You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
The great plan of God is to unite human beings everywhere with His eternal Son, Jesus Chirst, by the power of the Holy Spirit. His plan is to make us live on a whole new level, so that we can worship Him with Jesus. In our baptism the love of God was poured forth into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. When you and I have been loved in that special kind of way we come alive. We are regenerated, refashioned, and recreated in the depths of our souls. And we begin to live the supernatural life of grace.
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Contemplata Ep 37 | God's Plan for You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Very often it doesn’t seem like God has a plan. It can feel like everything is going wrong. But we need to remember—God has a plan for the whole world, and for each of us personally.
St. Paul called God’s plan “the mystery.” Through Scripture, he was authorized by God to reveal this secret plan, hidden in God’s heart since the beginning of the world. What has been revealed is that God’s plan is Jesus Christ. In Him, we are drawn into the Mystical Body of Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, and invited to live according to God’s eternal wisdom and love.
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Contemplata Ep 36 | Your Way to Contemplation | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
In order for us to live the spiritual life and really grow in our awareness and knowledge and love of the Holy Trinity dwelling in our hearts, one of the best practices we can take up is the practice of Lectio Divina—the slow prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture. Sacred Scripture is God's present and active medium of communication with us. Reading, meditating, and praying with Scripture is the way to contemplation.
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Contemplata Ep 35 | How to Become Aware of God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Each of us has an interior life—an inner room which Scripture often calls the heart, or the deep heart. And the Lord is telling us to go there to our inner room within each of us. He also tells us to close the door. That's what we've been talking about over the course of this podcast—we are called to become contemplative souls, to wake up to the mystery of the Trinity living and dwelling in our hearts by grace and grow in the sense of the presence of God.
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Contemplata Ep 34 | How to Live in the Presence of God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
How do we interact with the indwelling Trinity and live in this presence of God? In this episode, Fr. James tells us there are three things we need to do. First, we need to guard our hearts, and not be pulled away from God by distractions and sin. Second, we need to enter our hearts by finding times of silence and recollection. And, third, we need to simply talk and pray to the persons dwelling within us—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Contemplata Ep 33 | How God is Present to You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
How do we understand what we call the indwelling Trinity? It is really distinct from the common modes of his presence - we should call it a special mode of the presence of God. It’s a way of being present that is person to person - heart to heart. The entire Holy Trinity makes Himself available to you and to me, for knowing, for loving, and for personal interaction intimately in the depths of our souls.
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Contemplata Ep 32 | The Indwelling Trinity | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Where does God live? When we are baptized, and when we remain in a state of grace, the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, lives within our souls. We become a house of God! We have contact with the Holy Trinity who dwells within us, and we can respond with gratitude and love for the great gift that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit give us in this mystery of our faith. The mystery of the. Let us live in awe of the Holy Trinity dwelling in the depths of our souls!
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Contemplata Ep 31 | 5th Paraclete Promise | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
What's in the future? We are weak in our faith and we tend to conceive of the future as if God is not going to be there. In this episode of Contemplata, Fr. James explains that in the fifth paraclete promise assures us there is no future without God in it. In fact, the future belongs to the Father. We don’t know the future or what the circumstances or the events of the future will be, but we do know that whatever they are, God will be there for us. The Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us through all of it.
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Created Equal: An Interpretation and Defense of the American Proposition | Prof. Christopher Kaczor
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Save the Date for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2026
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., invites you to save the date for the 2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
Each year, pilgrims from across the country gather to pray the Rosary, celebrate the Eucharist, and entrust their intentions to Our Lady—asking to be led more deeply to Christ through her intercession.
This pilgrimage begins not only in September, but in prayer. Preparation for the 2026 pilgrimage includes a nine-month novena, beginning January 31 and prayed on the last Saturday of each month until the pilgrimage.
Learn more about the pilgrimage, request a complimentary novena prayer card, or download the prayer online at: https://rosarypilgrimage.org/join-us-for-the-2026-novena-dominican-rosary-pilgrimage/
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Rosary's Hidden Power | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
What does the Rosary do for charity? At the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., reminded us that Christian charity is not simply a greater degree of love, but a different kind altogether. Through the Rosary, we are formed in a divine love that lifts the heart and gives life.
Salve Regina | Dominican Friars Chant | 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
From the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Dominican friars chant the Salve Regina, a centuries-old Marian antiphon sung each evening in the life of the Order of Preachers.
Through this prayer, Dominicans entrust the Church, the Order, and all intentions to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this sacred chant, the friars lift their voices in praise and supplication, asking Mary, our gracious advocate, to lead all more surely to her Son.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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The Hillbilly Thomists at the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Experience the Hillbilly Thomists live at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. This full concert brings together pilgrims and friars in music, prayer, and reflection, capturing the joy and reverence of the day.
From lively, heartfelt songs to quieter, contemplative moments, the performance invites you to join in the spirit of the Pilgrimage.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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Pray the Joyful Mysteries | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2025
Pray the Joyful Mysteries with us as they were offered at the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Each year, thousands gather in Washington, D.C. to turn toward Christ through Mary. This recording invites you to enter that same spirit of prayer, whether you were with us in person or are joining from home.
As you move through the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple, let Mary teach you how to welcome Christ with faith and joy. These Mysteries are a steady guide for anyone seeking hope, peace, or a renewed closeness to the Lord.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage | Blessing of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Statue
Experience the beautiful blessing of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary statue at the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Crafted by the renowned artisans of Oberammergau, the statue serves as a visual reminder of Mary’s maternal care and her call to lead pilgrims closer to Christ through the rosary.
Watch as pilgrims and friars gather to honor Our Lady, offering prayers and intentions, and witness this new presence for devotion and reflection at the pilgrimage.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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God's Godly Love | Fr. Austin Litke O.P.
We are good only because he has first loved us. During the second conference of the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Austin Litke, O.P. shares with us that God’s love does not wait for us to be good. God looks at the very worst of us and still chooses to love. That love is the beginning of every good thing, the love that called us into being and will not let us go.
Never Give Up | Fr. Andrew Hofer O.P.
At the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. reminded us to never give up. Not on ourselves, our loved ones, or even our enemies. Our hope is not in our strength but in the work of God within us, made present in the sacrifice of the Mass. May we continue to hope in Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady and the Rosary.
Newly Canonized Saint Bartolo Longo & the Rosary with Fr. Andrew, O.P.
On October 19th, Blessed Bartolo Longo, the lay Dominican who dedicated his life to spreading the Rosary at Pompei, was canonized—a true witness to the power of conversion and devotion.
In this clip from the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., reflects on Bartolo’s journey: a man once lost in darkness, even practicing Satanism, who experienced a dramatic conversion and devoted his life to Our Lady of the Rosary. Fr. Hofer emphasizes that Bartolo’s life is a reminder that the Rosary is a “chain of hope,” lifting hearts to Heaven and inspiring all who pray it.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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The Rosary is Our Chain of Hope | 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Experience the beauty and grace of the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Washington, D.C. to pray, adore, and celebrate the Mass, living the virtues of faith, hope, and charity through the Rosary and the Sacraments.
Watch as pilgrims come together in prayer, confession, and adoration, united under the guidance of Our Lady. Let this video inspire your heart and draw you closer to Christ through the Rosary.
Join us next year on September 26, 2026, and be on the lookout for the 2026 Novena prayer card to prepare your heart.
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Waiting Father | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
To wait for the Lord is not to stand still, it is to look for him with love. At the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Litke reflected on what it means to wait for the Lord. Like the father who looks for his son from afar, the Christian heart learns to wait with love, longing for the moment it will be received by him.
Thank you for joining the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress, O.P., Promoter of the Rosary, thanks everyone who joined the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Over 4,000 pilgrims prayed together, and 26,000 joined online. Mark your calendars for September 26, 2026.
2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage | Second Conference with Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
Discover how the Rosary transforms not just our minds but our hearts in Conference II of the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., explains how this powerful devotion helps us lift up our hearts, choose divine charity, and participate in God’s love in every moment.
Watch and reflect on how the mysteries of Christ and Mary guide us to love the things above, leave behind the things below, and grow in Christian charity. Perfect for personal prayer, reflection, or revisiting the Pilgrimage from home.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage | Homily with Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
At the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., shared a powerful homily on the Rosary as our chain of hope—a prayer that lifts us, strengthens us, and unites us to God and one another.
Fr. Hofer reminded pilgrims that hope is more than wishing for good; it is a theological virtue infused by God, keeping us rooted in Him even in the midst of life’s struggles. He shared the inspiring story of Blessed Bartolo Longo, who overcame despair through the Rosary and devoted his life to spreading it.
“Pick up a rosary, and you lay hold of eternal life. Pray for yourselves, for your loved ones, and for your enemies. Never give up—never give up on God,” Fr. Hofer said.
Experience this homily and the day of pilgrimage for yourself, and let it inspire your prayer and strengthen your hope.
The next Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is on September 26, 2026.
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Join the Rosary Confraternity: Experience Our Lady’s Promise | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Discover the power of the Rosary and join a centuries-old legacy of prayer. Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., shares the inspiring story of St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist who converted to Catholicism and dedicated his life to promoting the Rosary.
Fr. Joseph-Anthony shares Our Lady’s promise: "Those who promote the Rosary will experience the salvation of Her Son, Jesus Christ."
Learn how you can enroll in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, join thousands of faithful around the world in prayer, and participate in the spiritual graces of this holy tradition. No dues, no meetings — just pray the Rosary and grow closer to Christ.
Watch now to be inspired and consider enrolling today:
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A Heartfelt Thank You from Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Promoter of the Rosary
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., Promoter of the Rosary, shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.
More than 4,000 pilgrims gathered in Washington, D.C. to pray the Rosary, celebrate Mass, and share in the joy of our faith. Over 800 confessions were heard, and 26,000 pilgrims joined through the livestream—making this year’s pilgrimage a true celebration of prayer and community.
Watch as Fr. Joseph Anthony reflects on the graces of the day and offers his gratitude to all who took part, both in person and online.
Mark your calendars for next year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 26, 2026.
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Captivated by the Master
Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P.
The Fame of Blessed Thomas More
Bede Jarrett, O.P., et al.
Stars of Comfort
Fr. Vincent McNabb, O.P.
The Theologian's Enterprise
Aidan Nichols, O.P.
The Four Cardinal Virtues
Josef Pieper
The Spirit of St. Dominic
Fr. Humbert Clerissac, O.P.
Mary, Full of Grace
Fr. Édouard Hugon, O.P.
Early Dominicans: Selected Writings
Fr. Simon Tugwell, O.P.
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Thomistic Evolution
Fr. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., et al.
The Essence of Thomism
Fr. Gallus Manser, O.P., Intro by Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.
Heroic Habits: Discovering the Soul's Potential for Greatness
Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P.
The Father's House - Discovering Our Home in the Trinity
Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Witness: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation
Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P.
Contemplation and the Cross
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Sanctifying Truth
Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Marian Consecration with Aquinas
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Matt Fradd
Thomas Aquinas and the Eucharist
Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. & Others
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