A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” The Samaritan woman said to him, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” (For Jews use nothing in … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2014
Humility is a fleeing virtue. The moment you think that you have obtained it, it flies away. It’s for a simple reason, really. The moment you think that you have obtained humility, you would like to boast that you are … Continue reading
I was talking to a very close friend about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I’ve never heard her confession. Nor will we ever be in that kind of situation. (I know, I know, never say never. But trust me. This will … Continue reading
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as light. And behold, Moses … Continue reading
So how are you doing with all of those penances? Every Ash Wednesday, we dream about how powerful our Lent will be. Running three miles a day. Reading the Bible. Writing the next Great American Short Story. Yet here we … Continue reading
Saint Dominic’s holds confessions before each Sunday Mass. Potentially, we can have six to seven hours of confession a weekend. But here are some pictures of what the other side of the confessional boxes look like. This is my confessional, … Continue reading
Lent has launched. Beginning with Wednesday’s ashes, this 40-day season is a journey into the heart of our faith. The word “Lent” comes from the word meaning “spring” and, we can expect that if we actively undertake this Lenten journey, … Continue reading
Study is essential to the Dominican way of life. To study is a rising of the mind to God. It is a way to raise your intellect and reason and battle with the Truth, seeing the Truth in everything–science, history, … Continue reading
Lent is a season of giving. One may argue that the season of giving is Christmas. But why not Lent? It is during Lent that we give up chocolate and movies and Facebook. It is during Lent that we give … Continue reading
Guest post: Simon Berry If its any encouragement, the Solemn Mass will include the incomparable setting of Psalm 51 (The Miserere) by Allegri. This is the piece of choral music where a lone soprano reaches a high C in the … Continue reading