«We carry this treasure in jars of clay, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.»—2 Corinthians 4:7 St James the Apostle: Krakow 2025 ‘Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.’ What a marvellous text for a General Chapter of…
«Let them both grow together until the harvest.»(Matthew 13:30) Under the sign of patience. If we are to remember Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, we must – if we are to believe the proto-gospel of James – remember two great figures of patience. Patient – perhaps even resigned – weary of waiting for the child who does not come, yet…
«On the day I called, you answered me; you increased the strength of my soul.»(Psalm 138:3) “The humiliation of humanity.” These are the words I recall our brother Łukasz Wiśniewski using to describe the 20th century, when he preached for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, beginning our general chapter. He was describing such places of 20th-century humiliation as the…
“Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.”(John 11:5) Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus Today’s liturgical celebration leads us to encounter the fraternity of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in Bethany, a family that according to Saint John the Evangelist (cf. John 11:5) was loved by Jesus, a family where Jesus found rest in the joy of friendship, but also,…
“Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”(Matthew 13:44) Homily for July 30, 2025Readings: Exodus 34:29–35 | Psalm 98 | Matthew 13:44–46General Chapter of Priors Provincial – Kraków Dear brothers and Sisters,As brothers we are gathered here in fraternity at Kraków for this General Chapter, the readings of today come to us…
“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 world, at a scientific station at the pole, where there is nothing but night and ice. Almost all are famous scientists and researchers. They have come there from various parts…
El Papa León XIV ha enviado una carta al Maestro de la Orden de Predicadores, fray Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, con motivo del Capítulo General que se celebra en Cracovia. En ella, expresa su cercanía espiritual, anima a los frailes en su vocación como predicadores contemplativos y concede su Bendición Apostólica a toda la Orden.
La recta final Le pregunté a uno de los hermanos en el pasillo si, dado que el capítulo estaba llegando a su fin, estaban bajando el ritmo, tomándose un descanso. Él solo sonrió ampliamente y levantó su taza de café, como para brindar. Si miramos el programa del día, parece que solo va a estar más ajetreado, y la celebración…
“Luz de la Iglesia y predicador de la gracia” Nos reunimos en torno a la mesa de la Eucaristía para celebrar la solemnidad de nuestro padre Santo Domingo, luz de la Iglesia y predicador de la gracia. Nos reunimos en acción de gracias al Señor por la gracia del Capítulo General celebrado y concluido aquí en Cracovia, lugar donde se…
Renovar la fe, abrazar la cruz, vivir la misión«Tú eres Pedro, y sobre esta piedra edificaré mi Iglesia»–Mateo 16, 18 El evangelio de esta mañana comienza presentándonos a Jesús en la región de Cesarea de Filipo. Mateo nos cuenta que llegó a Cesarea de Filipo. Si Mateo tuviera que dirigirse a nosotros hoy, reunidos en este capítulo, nos diría que…
