Religious Brothers Day on May 1 invites prayer for the vocation and witness of Dominican cooperator brothers On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1, the Religious Brothers Conference observes Religious Brothers Day. The day is a moment to give thanks for the lives of men who have consecrated themselves wholly to Christ as brothers and to pray…
Brother Jacques Ambec, OP, is a Dominican cooperator brother whose vocation was shaped by preaching, the Rosary, and the humble witness of Saint Martin de Porres. From Lourdes to the convent of Toulouse, his life has been marked by service, fraternity, and a quiet fidelity to the Gospel. In this interview, he reflects on his calling, his ministry, and the…
Traditionally, the ministries of Brothers of the Dominican Order were largely those of providing services for the community. Rarely did they engage in ministries beyond the confines the priories. Often times these ministries were hidden and unnoticed. All friars of the Dominican Order assume responsibility for preaching and the salvation of souls. Dominican Brothers exercise the privilege, right and responsibility…
