A Brief History and Use of Sequences in the Liturgy*
The use of the Sequence at Mass is usually limited to twice a year – Easter and Pentecost – yet it possesses a rich history and much medita...
The Detector*
THE DETECTOR (10 Nov 2020) The night before, I was up late preparing the texts for a College Mass. It was already 11:00 pm when I finally wr...
St. Thomas Aquinas and his Contribution to the Church*
" Three things are necessary for our salvation: to know what we ought to believe; to know what we ought to desire; and to know what we ...
Blessed Herman the Cripple (1013-1054): a 'hugot' monk' *
The original meaning of the Filipino word “ hugot ” is to draw or to pull out. Its use in social media as “#hugot” became popular and is usu...
P. Cándido Fernández Garcia, OP (1888-1936): A Scientist-Dominican on the Road to Sainthood*
A native of Murias in the municipality of Aller in the Principality of Asturias , Spain, he was born on May 7, 1888. Orphaned by both pare...
Forgive and Give*
In calling His disciples to be merciful, Jesus offers a profound invitation: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” This simple sta...
The Legacy of Rev. Fr. Casto de Elera, OP (1852-1903): Foremost Dominican Scientist of the 19th Century*
Map of Spain highlighting Valladolid Rev. Fr. Casto de Elera, OP's journey in initial religious formation began in the town...
St. Dominic and the Innkeeper*
In 1203, St. Dominic, a canon of the Cathedral of Osma, journeyed with Bishop Diego through the south of France, where they encount...
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