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“Reminding Today’s World that is Suffering from Violence of the God of Liberation”

“Reminding Today’s World that is Suffering from Violence of the God of Liberation”

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…

The Future of the Monasteries

The Future of the Monasteries

There is a future for Dominican contemplative life. I have hope because this way of life, in prayer and silence, in joy and fraternity, is an indispensable good for the Church and for our world. It is a rare commodity, especially now, in many places, but I am convinced that there is a future. Optimism depends on us. Hope is in God. I believe there is a future because of the mission of the nuns.

Evangelising families by restoring justice and peace to the most vulnerable

Evangelising families by restoring justice and peace to the most vulnerable

From September 23 to 27, 2024, the members of the International Commission for Justice and Peace of the Order of Preachers gathered at an assembly, led by our brothers, the General Promoter, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, and Sr. Durstyne Farnan, OP, both of whom represent the Order at the United Nations (UN). During those days, we were able to reflect on the various challenges that confront us as we face the harsh realities of our brothers and sisters who cry out for justice—voices that many seek to silence.

The Counsels of the Wise Friend: Aquinas on Religious Life

The Counsels of the Wise Friend: Aquinas on Religious Life

Aquinas’ spiritual theology, deeply rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and practical human wisdom, and centered on the virtues and the pursuit of happiness, provides an invaluable foundation for reflecting on religious life. This is why his theology addresses a vital question concerning the nature of religious life: How does religious life help me, as a human person, draw closer to God?…

Sowers of Hope: Experiences of the Jubilee of Communication

Sowers of Hope: Experiences of the Jubilee of Communication

Communicating with hope: a jubilee of encounter, truth and fraternity In my heart there is more hope after participating in various events of the Jubilee of the World of Communication. It has been a discovery of many communicators in the moments of prayer, the pilgrimage, the passing through the Holy Door, the Eucharists, the workshops and the audiences with Pope…

The Communication Ministry

The Communication Ministry

The Calls for Communicative Action for a Synodal Church This article reflects on the Catholic Church’s communication ministry, inspired by the Final Document of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod[1]. This reading aims to provide spiritual and practical tools that help communicators embrace their mission with greater depth and effectiveness. 1. The Heart of Synodality. Called by the Holy…

Influencers, duc in altum!

Influencers, duc in altum!

“Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts“. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for World Communications Day, 2025, reinforces the integral mission of #influencersop, “voices of hope for peace”. A Dominican Catholic influencer is a digital preacher -“digital missionaries” – who uses modern platforms to carry the Gospel message, inspired by the Dominican charism of contemplation and preaching. This collaborative communication style…

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