Ordo Praedicatorum

Again speaking to bishops, Pope Benedict XVI offers this encouragement for priests to put Christ and his Eucharistic Presence at the very center of their lives.
From Monday’s papal address to new bishops:
A presbyter’s mission and, with greater reason, that of a bishop, entails today a lot of work that tends to absorb him continually and [...]

Another must read from Pope Benedict XVI.
Last Saturday, the Holy Father ordained five new bishops in St. Peter’s Basilica.  In his homily to the ordinandi, he reflected on the ministry of bishops and the requirement that the Church’s shepherds be faithful, prudent, and good.  Of course, much of what the pope said applies to all [...]

At yesterday’s General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI shared with those present his hopes and expectations for the Jubilee Year for Priests he has called the Church to observe.
As we have come to expect from the Holy Father, his concerns are primarily theological and spiritual; only in a second moment does he turn to practical matters. [...]

Today, Pope Benedict XVI will officially open the Jubilee Year for Priests.  Called in part to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, this year of prayer and renewal has as its goal the greater sanctification of priests worldwide.  The Holy Father has called all members of the Church to enter [...]

The Holy See has announced that our brother, Very Rev. Augustine DiNoia, OP, has been appointed to be the Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.  Previously, Fr. DiNoia had served the Holy See as Undersecretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, a position he held [...]

In his General Audience today, Pope Benedict gave a preview of his message for World Communications Day (this coming Sunday) — a word of encouragement for Catholic bloggers:
“Young people in particular, I appeal to you: bear witness to your faith through the digital world! Employ these new technologies to make the Gospel known, so [...]

Posted below is the homily Pope Benedict XVI delivered at this morning’s Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.  The Holy Father’s reflections on “truth”—veritas—can help shape our Dominican prayer as we enter with the Church into these most holy of Christian days.

CHRISM MASS HOMILY
April 9, 2009
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In the Upper Room, on the eve [...]

  
In the midst of disasters both natural and man-made, the American press had little time this week time to cover Pope Benedict’s pilgrimage to Paris and Lourdes. Consequently, many of us may have not heard that France’s welcome of the Successor of St. Peter was better than expected.  More disappointing is the fact that little [...]

During yesterday’s Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI offered seminarians and religious in formation several words of paternal encouragement and support.  Below are the relevant paragraphs, which can also benefit those still pondering their call from God.

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2008 (Zenit.org).
I Have Had the Joy of Announcing ‘Christ Our Hope’”
Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
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Even if a few days have already passed since my return, I would like to dedicate the catechesis of today, as [...]

April 16th is a day I will not soon forget. It’s not often that you are with Popes and Presidents all in one day. The day began for well before my usual rising time, we had to get an early start if we were to be on time. Fr. James Cuddy, [...]

 
Rev. Br. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP, waits for the Popemobile along the parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC.  He stands outside St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, where he ministers as a Deacon.

In the photo above, Fr. David Mott, OP, is seen in the foreground hearing confessions. Fr. Matthew Rzeczkowski, OP, is in [...]

As the Popemobile passed in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, you can see the Pope leaning out his window to greet the throng of black-cappa’d Dominicans gathered to welcome him.
Photo by Yuri Gripas, Reuters.

A few of the friars were able to obtain tickets to the South Lawn of the White House of the official visit of Pope Benedict XVI to President and Mrs. George Bush. On a beautifully clear day in Washington, thousands were gathered to see the Pope on his first full day in America, which [...]

One of our brothers was given the great privilege of being able to serve as an assisting Deacon for the Holy Father during his celebration of the liturgical office of Vespers with the Bishops of the United States. While waiting in the sacristy for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI and his entourage, he took [...]

The Dominican Friars of the Priory of the Immaculate Conception have unfurled a banner welcoming the Holy Father to America (watch video below). The banner faces 4th Street in Northwest Washington, DC and will be visible to the Holy Father as he makes his way up the parade route from the U.S. Bishops’ Conference [...]