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.
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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.
Please join us in praying for these newly ordained priests of the Order of Preachers.
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Dominican Friars Launch New Website to Preach the Gospel in the Digital Age
In every age, Dominican friars have preached the Gospel—first in the pulpits of medieval Europe, now in the digital public square.
Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., Executive Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation, announces the launch of the new DominicanFriars.org, designed to support the friars’ mission of preaching Jesus Christ for the salvation of souls.
Rooted in the tradition of Saint Dominic, the friars of the Province of Saint Joseph are embracing digital evangelization through podcasts, videos, music, books, and spiritual reflections—all now featured in one place: the Dominican Friars Media Hub.
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Ordination of Dominican Friars – Province of St. Joseph 2025 Livestream
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.
The Armada of Amnesia: Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. at the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
The battle against forgetfulness is real. Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P., delivers a striking homily at the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, reminding us that we live in an age where the great mysteries of our faith are being forgotten. Like the apostles gathered in the upper room, we turn to Our Lady, the furnace of faith, to help us remember.
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The Sorrowful Mysteries: Embracing Suffering with Jesus' Presence
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary invite us to confront suffering with a heart of contrition and a deep awareness of God's presence. As Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., reflects, suffering often reveals truths we otherwise overlook and brings us closer to God. Through the lens of the prodigal son’s journey, we come to realize that suffering isn’t an end but a means to something greater—leading us back to God’s embrace. Jesus does not take away suffering, but He fills it with His presence, offering comfort and clarity.
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Ancient Holy Saturday Homily – Christ’s Descent to the Dead | Read by Fr. Michael Donahue, O.P.
Experience the ancient Holy Saturday homily that the Church has prayed for centuries.
This powerful reflection, read by Fr. Michael Donahue, O.P. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Columbus, OH, is traditionally included in the Liturgy of the Hours on Holy Saturday. It reflects on Christ’s descent into hell—his mission to seek out Adam and Eve and all the righteous dead, bringing light into the darkness.
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Our Lady and the Battle of Lepanto: Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. at the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
When the Christian world faced impossible odds, Pope St. Pius V called upon the faithful to take up the greatest weapon—prayer. The beaded line to Our Lady’s throne was pulled taut, and as the rosary resounded across Christendom, Heaven responded. Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P., recounts this decisive moment in history and the role Our Lady played in securing victory.
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Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., on Pope Francis' Lenten Message
How often do we put off conversion, waiting for the “next Lent” or another perfect time to begin anew? Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., reminds us: This is the Lent to start fresh. Reflecting on Pope Francis’ Lenten message—“Let us journey together in hope”—Fr. Sullivan offers wisdom on suffering, perseverance, and the importance of walking this path in communion with others.
This is an excerpt from Fr. James' talk given as part of a Lenten retreat series at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C.
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The 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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LYRICS:
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.
Featuring:
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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ROSARY
Dominican Rosary Videos
The Rosary: A Daily Gift from God | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
During the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., reminded us that the Rosary is a gift from God, given to guide Catholics in their daily lives. Once so central to the life of faith, it has accompanied generations of Catholics in prayer, meditation, and devotion. Today, we are invited to pick up the Rosary and make it a part of our daily prayer.
2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Replay
The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage brings pilgrims together in prayer, adoration, and Mass. Watch the replay and experience the beauty of this day of faith and devotion.
Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage – September 27, 2025
Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the third annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET.
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Once you check in, you’ll gain access to the Pilgrims’ Portal, where you can view more information about the day, the program, and all scheduled events. Checking in also helps us know you joined today and ensures accurate participant numbers.
This livestream will guide you through a full day of prayer, Mass, Rosary, and conferences with the Dominican Friars, uniting pilgrims worldwide in devotion to Christ and Our Lady.
Full Schedule of the Day
10:00 AM – Opening Procession (Upper Church)
10:20 AM – Novena Prayer
10:30 AM – Conference I: Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Minds: The Rosary and the Virtue of Faith | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
11:00 AM – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Upper Church)
11:00 AM – 1:45 PM – Confessions (Memorial Hall)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Book Signings (Bookstore)
1:45 PM – Benediction (Upper Church)
2:00 PM – Conference II: Lift Up Your Hearts: The Rosary and the Virtue of Charity | Fr. Austin Litke, O.P.
2:30 PM – Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
3:00 PM – Rosary Procession
4:30 PM – Vigil Mass | Main Celebrant: Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. | Homilist: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage – September 28, 2024
We invite you to join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10 AM ET as we gather for the second Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage to Christ and Our Lady in Washington, DC.
Learn more at: https://rosarypilgrimage.org/
The Project of Being Human Is Beyond Us | Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.
At the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., preached on the limits of human strength. We often believe we have life figured out—but the struggle with sin reveals otherwise. On our own, we cannot reach our true potential or find lasting happiness.
The good news: God’s grace is the answer. In Christ, we discover the fullness of what it means to be human, not by our own power but through divine love that triumphs over sin.
We Need God’s Grace | Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.
At the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., preached on the struggle St. Paul describes: “The good that I want to do, I do not do… but the evil I do not want is what I do.”
Our culture tells us to “be your best self,” but can we ever fulfill that promise apart from God? Fr. James reflects on why we are not enough on our own—and why the Annunciation is God’s answer. In giving us His Son and His Mother, the Lord shows that the fullness of the human person is forged only by grace.
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Love One Another as I Have Loved You | Fr. James Sullivan, O.P.
At the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., preached on the command of Christ at the Last Supper: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Drawing on St. Louis de Montfort, he reflects on how Mary, the Mother of Fair Love, leads us beyond fear into the freedom of God’s children.
Mary does not diminish our obligations—she inflames them with love, opening our hearts to live as true sons and daughters of the Father. Through her intercession, we discover a love that does not condemn but frees.
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June 2025 Novena | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
June’s Rosary Novena reflection is here. Fr. Austin Litke, O.P., our 2025 principal preacher, shows how the Rosary shapes our mind, heart, words, and body for deeper union with God.
Watch his prayer and reflection as we prepare to gather on September 27, 2025, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage.
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July 2025 Novena | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Join Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., as he leads us in this month’s Rosary Novena reflection from historic Saint Dominic Church in Washington, DC. Fr. Hofer will preach the homily at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Mass this September at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
In this reflection, he draws our hearts toward the mystery of Christian hope—the kind born of the Rosary, lived in suffering, and fulfilled in glory.
Pray this novena with us, and plan your pilgrimage to Washington, DC, for this year’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
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May 2025 Novena | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Join Fr. Josemaría Guzmán, O.P, chaplain at Johns Hopkins University, for this month’s Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage Novena.
In this short reflection and prayer, offered in both Spanish and English, Fr. Josemaría invites us to rediscover the Rosary as a living journey—a prayer that moves with us, leading us to Christ through Mary.
Pray with us, share this video, and prepare your heart for the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 27, 2025, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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April 2025 Novena | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Join Fr. Simon Teller, O.P., as he invites us to see the life of Jesus through Mary’s perspective. When we pray the Rosary, we’re reflecting on the mysteries of Jesus as the Blessed Mother experienced them. Through the prayer of the Rosary, we’re brought into the very life of Jesus, alongside his mother.
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The Joyful Mysteries | Prayed at the 2024 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
Enter into the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. These sacred meditations lead us into the wonder of the Incarnation, reflecting on the hidden and grace-filled moments of Christ’s early life with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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The Glorious Mysteries: A Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Glorious Mysteries reveal what is still to come—the joy of heaven, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the final word of gratitude when we see Him face to face. In this reflection, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., reminds us that our response to God should not be criticism but thanksgiving. Like St. Louis de Montfort teaches, true devotion honors Mary, contemplates her virtues, and thanks God for all He has done through her.
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The Sorrowful Mysteries: Embracing Suffering with Jesus' Presence
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary invite us to confront suffering with a heart of contrition and a deep awareness of God's presence. As Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., reflects, suffering often reveals truths we otherwise overlook and brings us closer to God. Through the lens of the prodigal son’s journey, we come to realize that suffering isn’t an end but a means to something greater—leading us back to God’s embrace. Jesus does not take away suffering, but He fills it with His presence, offering comfort and clarity.
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The Annunciation: A Scenic View on the Road to God
The Rosary is the scenic route on our journey to God, and the Annunciation is a breathtaking overlook along the way. In this reflection, Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., invites us to pause and take in the beauty of this mystery—the moment when salvation history unfolds before our eyes. Like a scenic view on a long road trip, the Annunciation reminds us to stop, reflect, and marvel at God’s plan.
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The Joyful Mysteries: A Prayer of Love
The Joyful Mysteries invite us into the heart of love—the love that begins with the tender innocence of the baby Jesus. As Fr. James Sullivan, O.P., reflects, love is the natural response when we encounter this child, and the mysteries of the Rosary draw us into that love. True love is not about asking for something but simply giving ourselves to God. The Joyful Mysteries teach us to love with sincerity and gratitude, without expectation of return.
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