Fr. Augustine Hilander, O.P.

"During the month of January, I spent six days a week for four weeks at St. Albert’s in Oakland in meetings discussing the legislation of our Province and appointments for important roles. It is our Provincial Chapter held once every four years. It was my first time at a provincial chapter. I went as prior of Blessed Sacrament Priory. It taught me a lot about our Dominican government and I want to share a bit of the fruits of this contemplation on this provincial chapter."

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Mr. John Keenan, O.P.

"The Church’s divine mission is to preach the Gospel to all sinners. The Church upholds its mission by maintaining the truth, its doctrine and the biblical teaching of receiving the Holy Eucharist worthily. The Holy Sacraments are an objective and efficacious sign of the grace that accompanies the Good News in our walk to and with Christ. Many Christians and non-Christians alike are deeply hurting and need the salve of Truth and of the mercy of God in the Gospel—not the ideas of the modern world. "

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Mr. John Keenan, O.P.

"As a result of this effort, a controversy arises as to whether this global-level active network is biblical, practical, accords with the Rule of the Dominican Laity, and whether it is the best use of the individual lay Dominican and each chapter’s time, energy, and intelligence in the effort to bring justice to the world."

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Mrs. Helen Nguyen, O.P.

"What I landed on is – God is in control. Sometimes, He gives. Sometimes, He takes. For us to try to understand would be somewhat impossible. And for that I surrender. I give over my ability to try to understand or control the situation and have to just trust. "

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This year is the 700th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ canonization, and to honor the Angelic Doctor, we’re planning a uniquely Dominican pilgrimage to Italy in September.

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Mr. John Keenan, O.P.

"The purpose of this note is to give you and your Chapter advance notice of the dates of the 2023 LAY PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. Please note that the annual 2023 Lay Provincial Council will be convened on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m."

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Mr. Terry Segelke, O.P.

"The Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus joyfully announce the Solemn Profession of their Brothers, Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:30 am in St. Dominic’s Church, Benicia, California."

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Mrs. Roberta Powell, O.P.

Holy Rosary Chapter Dominican Laity in Portland, Oregon is sponsoring their annual retreat May 19-21 at Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton, OR. with Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. as retreat master. The theme is “Zeal for Christ, Zeal for Souls.” Members and spouses from other chapters are very welcome to attend.

For more information and a registration form, contact Roberta Powell at msropow@aol.com.

Ms. Syndee Pokora, O.P.

We have collaborated with the other two chapters in the Phoenix Valley for the annual retreat which will be held April 22nd with Fr Nathan Castle, OP facilitating the retreat.

We will participate in the Ministry Fair at Holy Spirit Church this Sunday March 19th.

We had one member make Life Profession last August. We had two members move to prayer membership due to health issues. 

Each of our members participate in ministries at each of their Parishes across the valley: Eucharistic Ministry, RCIA, volunteering at the office, Ministry of Care, St Vincent de Paul, and much more.

Our meetings include heartfelt prayer and thoughtful, lively discussions on the study materials.

Mr. Mike Turner, O.P.

"The Dominican English Enrichment Program is an apostolate of the Lay Dominicans of the Western Province, whereby we provide English language instruction for Dominican friars and sisters.

Since June 2022, we have been providing remote (via Zoom) English classes for Dominican sisters in Vietnam. One of the congregations with which we have been working is the Dominican Sisters of Go Vap, a congregation that sends sisters on missions to various countries."

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Mr. Andrew Bartel, O.P.

"[...]I do not understand why you implicitly recommend your example to all of us in your decision to join the structures of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX). I can only surmise that this is because, as of yet, you know only the favorable facade which this priestly fraternity and its associates present to the world."

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Dominican Friar and Priest.

Blessed Christopher was born at Milan around 1410. He dedicated his whole life to itinerant preaching after the example of Saint Vincent Ferrer. The austerity of his life and his zeal for souls led an ancient chronicler to say of him: "He was truly a Christ-bearer, for he carried Christ not only in name, but in his heart and on his lips." While master of novices for the Dominican Order he wrote a treatise On the Service of God for them. He died at Taggia in March, 1484.

Via: UNIVERSALIS Publishing

"We often find the life of the mind placed in opposition to spirituality or mysticism. However, is this a fair opposition? Aquinas can be our guide in resolving this tension."

Via: Dominican Friars - Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

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"There is nothing unfortunate about the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience!"

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"Can shame be healthy?"

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"The controversial Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson has a notoriously complicated relationship with the question “Do you believe in God?” He famously claims that “I act as if God exists,” while treating God as such a transcendentally obscure concept that merely affirming or negating his existence would be crass.”

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"The Rite of Ordination today does not involve setting anyone on fire—for obviously good reasons—but this account from Leviticus presents a powerful image of the Holy Spirit igniting the heart of the priest. The priesthood is not a matter of doing, but of being."

Via: Dominicana Journal

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"At the risk of comparing the Catholic Church to the House of Mouse, I’d like to propose that something similar happens inside the walls of a monastery. Standing in the cloister garden, the only hint of the outside world is the blank sky. The four walls do, in a sense, shut the monk into a different world."

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"Mass attendance is falling fast in Poland, one of Europe’s most Catholic countries. How fast? We took a look at the numbers."

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"Pope Francis is visiting Africa, where countries across the continent have an extremely high rate of Mass attendance and vocations. A look at the numbers."

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"In June of 2015, the Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, declared that the U.S. Constitution contains a right to same-sex marriage (SSM). Immediately, any and all laws to the contrary became unconstitutional."

Via: The Catholic Thing

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"Lent should remind us – we’re often told – that all of us are on a spiritual pilgrimage, whether we know it or not. It’s good to be reminded of that, but it can make it seem that a “good” Lent will be orderly, peaceful, gently leading us to “see God” more clearly. That’s so, sometimes. But is a “good Lent” only one that meets our expectations? Strangely, sometimes a “bad” Lent can be better."

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Via: Mr. John Keenan, O.P.

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"In the wake of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision overturning the pro-abortion rights Roe v. Wade ruling, several bodies at the University of Notre Dame are hosting an event series dedicated to “reproductive justice.” The series has attracted criticism for its decidedly pro-abortion slant: an “abortion doula” with a tattoo of abortion equipment is one of the speakers at its next event."

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"The national OB-GYN association can’t defend its unscientific pro-abortion positions, so it banned pro-life doctors from its conference."

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"At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned AG Merrick Garland."

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as you may know, 3W Medical for Women is a nonprofit life affirming organization that my friend and I founded many years ago. We are located in the heart of Seattle, WA. Currently, I am the CEO of the organization. This is why you have seen me mention and include information about 3W through the years.

This coming May 13th (Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima) we will be hosting a very large fundraiser with guest speaker, Dr. Ben Carson. I would like to extend an invitation to all of you! You are welcome to attend in person or virtually through our live stream option. I am including the official invitation as well as a 10% discount for all OP Laity!

Please use code: OP10 when you register to receive the 10% discount.

This is a very exclusive event and only those who have registered are allowed to attend or view the event virtually. Please do not forward this information in a mass email to those who are not friendly to our mission or to those who could be hostile to any sort of life affirming work.

Please be sure to look at the invitation and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you for your support and prayers. God bless.

Via: Mrs. Helen Nguyen, O.P.

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"Traditionally, the pretzel was only eaten during Lent. It is available all year round now, but before it became a popular snack food it was available from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday."

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"For the Feast of St. Brigid today or the Feast of St. Patrick later or any of our wonderful Irish saints. This recipe is so easy, I usually have it ready to go in the pan before the oven has finished preheating!"

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