Have you ever heard of the “O Antiphons”? There are seven of them, and each one corresponds to one of the last seven days of the Advent Season. Catholics and some Protestant denominations recite them before praying the Magnificat at … Continue reading
When you left the intrepid adventurers, Brother Daniel the Wise, Brother Andrew the Excellent, and I, Father Isaiah Mary of Hogsmeade, were off on our journey towards the retreat house to join the Holy Preaching of St. Dominic’s Priory. After … Continue reading
Guest Post: Simon C Berry Dear Friends: St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, San Francisco, CA invites you to its annual Christmas Concert,Monday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. A (mostly) Baroque Christmas. The Schola Cantorum will sing motets by the Baroque composers … Continue reading
The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the … Continue reading
The Priory has retreat days twice a year, in Fall and Spring. A beautiful experience, a time when the novices and senior community can be a community, not simply run into each other in the hallway and at dinner. This … Continue reading
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful!” Consider how much of the day is simply waiting. We wait in a daily snarl of traffic, we linger at queue for the restroom, and we take a number at the deli. In … Continue reading
Hello, You may or may not have heard about the Advent Day of Recollection that is happening today in San Francisco at St. Dominic’s Parish in the Lady Chapel from 9:30am to 12pm. I am leading the day, which I … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Fr. Michael told us of our upcoming retrofit of the main entrance of the Church. You can review his Pastor’s Corner here. Thank you for helping us make St. Dominic’s a generous and amazing home for … Continue reading
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and … Continue reading
From Simon Berry How to keep a Good Advent Try to put the brakes on the commercial Christmas Machine without being The Grinch. Keep an Advent Wreath at home, lighting at meals during the season. Start decorating with a … Continue reading
