University of Salamanca Awards Posthumous Honorary Doctorate to Francisco de Vitoria
Receiving the distinction on behalf of the Order of Preachers, fr. Pablo Carlos Sicouly, OP, called the recognition of Francisco de Vitoria “singular, significant and timely,” and invited the academic…
In the Vineyard of the Lord: Receiving, Cultivating and Offering Our Vocation
The following homily was preached by the Master of the Order during the gathering of novices of the provinces of Europe in Caleruega Mark 12:1-12, Caleruega We gather around the…
As Fishers and Shepherds: A Dominican Sister Reflects
Pondering this letter, I was especially struck by how Jesus’ command to put out into the deep and let down our nets for a catch is directed toward my own…
As Fishers and Shepherds: A Dominican Nun Replies
What can you contribute? A first reading of the letter brought to mind the image of Saint Dominic with the first women converted from Catharism. In that first generation of…
As Fishers and Shepherds: The Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic
The letter seems very inspiring to me. The theme of fishers and shepherds is wonderful, and above all the reflection it offers on the images of the fisher, the shepherd…
As Fishers and Shepherds: A Young Friar’s Response
As Fishers and Shepherds presents two principal movements: outward, fishing is an act of searching; inward, shepherds are responsible for care. Our brother Jordan of Saxony is known for attracting…
As Fishers and Shepherds: A Dominican Bishop’s Response
“Like Fishers and Shepherds: The Dominican Journey toward the Church, with the Church, toward Pentecost 2033” does not leave one indifferent. It is nourishing, simple and deeply motivating. Why, Fr.…
As Fishers and Shepherds: Dominican Laity
As a member of the Lay Fraternities, I am humbled by your request and blessed at the same time. I have been praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit…
As Fishers and Shepherds: The Dominican Mission in Ukraine
From the perspective of the Dominican mission in Ukraine, the images of “fishers of men” and “shepherds of the flock,” presented in the Master of the Order’s letter The Dominican…
As Fishers and Shepherds: Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe
I thank Brother Gerard for this marvellous Letter to the Order and the invitation to add a word. The letter begins with the transformation of the timid disciples into brave…