Vita Consacrata – Iubilaeum 2025 The joy of Cardinal Ratzinger’s words has not lost its relevance. It was the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, and I was walking near the Vatican with a fellow sister. A white-haired man carrying a leather briefcase walked toward us. I asked, “Isn’t that Cardinal Ratzinger?” She replied, “Yes, and I know him. Would…
Magister in Sacra Theologia “The way to do this is to deepen our appreciation of our Dominican tradition of prayer and study in common life,” observes Brother Anthony Akinwale, OP, who received the degree of Master of Sacred Theology[1] from the Order of Preachers in 2023, in the following interview granted to the Ordo Praedicatorum media. What does it mean to…
“Dominicanes in synodi coetu de synodalitate” ‘I participated in the Synod as a ‘theological expert’. Our role was to prepare the documents for the synod sessions, to attend the discussions in the plenary assembly, to prepare summaries for the drafting of the final document, or to write up fact sheets on specific points that were requested of us. The group…
An Interview with Fr. Jean-Michel Poffet, Master of Sacred Theology Magister in Sacra Theologia “There is . . . a great lack of understanding of the world and of God, and a great lack of hope,” says Brother Jean-Michel Poffet, OP. Br Jean-Michel, who received the degree of Master of Sacred Theology1 from the Order of Preachers in 2023, speaks…
An interview with Sister Valeria Nougués, OP, general coordinator of “Predicarte” “We are very happy to be able to meet here again with the Dominican Family, preaching through art is what brings us together,” highlights Sr Valeria Nougués, OP, general coordinator of “Predicarte”, in the following interview granted to the Ordo Praedicatorum media. What are your thoughts on the next “Predicarte”? We are very happy to be…
Br Félix Hernández, OP, creates complex artwork evoking emotion and reflection, serving religious expression. Using contemporary language, he invites discovery of human identity as spiritual beings, addressing difficult themes and connecting the contemporary world with its needs.
PredicArte It is fairly common, when proposing a spirituality of Dominican preaching, to resort to Saint Thomas Aquinas’ famous dictum and say that preaching is “to contemplate and give to others the fruits of contemplation.” We often emphasize that preaching is not limited to liturgical spaces or the homily, and that the proclamation of the Gospel takes place in all…
Interview with Sister Rosmery Castañeda Montoya, OP, who participated in the work of the Synod on Synodality. “Dominicanes in synodi coetu de synodalitate” “The contribution of women is fundamental for a Church that wants to renew itself in contact with its origins”, stresses Sister Rosmery Castañeda Montoya, OP, who participated in the work of the Synod on Synodality, in the…
In 2004, a Congress for Religious Life was held in Rome, organized by the UISG and USG. It featured diverse religious leaders and focused on group discussions and synodal experiences. Similar methods were used in the 2023-2024 Synod, fostering inclusive dialogue and participation.
Our brothers like to welcome promising new vocations, but very few are comfortable promoting them. Such is the reason Brother Juan Manuel Hernandez, OP, General Promoter for Formation, invited the vocation promoters from every province of the Order to Rome. We shared best practices and principles for preparing ourselves to welcome new vocations – young men whom the Lord is…
