“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.”— Isaiah 55:6 Ninety people went to live for a few months, cut off from the…
Solemnity of Saint Dominic
‘Light of the Church and preacher of grace’ We gather around the table of the Eucharist to celebrate the solemnity of our Father St. Dominic, light of the Church and…
A Light That Guides: Final Days of the Chapter in Krakow
The Final Stretch I asked one of the brothers in the hallway if, since the chapter was coming to an end, they were slowing down, taking a break. He just…
“Upon This Rock… the Mission Continues”
Renewing Faith, Embracing the Cross, Living the Mission“You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church.”Matthew 16:18 This morning’s Gospel begins by introducing us to Jesus in…
Stepping Out of the Boat: Living Religious Life with Courage and Risk
The Cost of the Treasure I have written about this before, referring to the Gospel parable of the pearl and the treasure hidden in the field: whoever finds the treasure…
“Contemplate the Glory, Listen to the Son, Walk toward the Cross”
“Mysteries of joy, sorrow, glory, and light” in our lives […].Hope is Christ in us.— cf. Col 1:27 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of the Lord, a…
Compassion and Mission: A Dominican Call
“The Gospel we proclaim today tells us that Jesus withdrew to a solitary place after receiving the news of the death of John the Baptist. However, the crowd followed him,…
United in Diversity: Reflections from the General Chapter in Krakow
Building Bonds Among Provinces Sunday. When I asked one of the brothers why general chapters are called every three years, since we elect a general once every nine years, he…
Daring to Step Out of the Boat: Risking Everything for the Truth
“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”— Matthew 14:28 Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and sail against the wind all night…
Moved by Compassion, We Multiply the Mission
“You give them something to eat.”— Matthew 14:16 Saint John Mary Vianney [M] Brothers and sisters: In this general chapter, we gather to reflect on our mission and our life as…
