There is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic is a global tragedy. It has been heartbreaking to hear news of many dying weekly. However, I realized that the Lord has providentially afforded me an opportunity to prepare for my upcoming presbyteral ordination in a unique way. First of all, the pandemic gives me a realistic […]
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The Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus joyfully announce the Solemn Profession of their Brothers Joshua Gatus, O.P. Joseph Selinger, O.P. Matthew Heynen, O.P. into the hands of The Very Reverend Christopher Fadok, O.P. Prior Provincial Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Priory of St. Albert the Great […]
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This has certainly been a strange and disturbing few weeks we have lived through, with practically our entire world going into shelter-in-place mode in the face of COVID-19. Most shocking of all, at least from my perspective as a friar, is the cancellation of public Masses. Here at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Benicia, CA, […]
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With many facing limited or no access to the Eucharist, the practice of making a Spiritual Communion is becoming increasingly known. But what is it, what are it’s theological underpinnings, and can it be fulfilling? Fr. Bernhard Blankenhorn, O.P., son of the Western Dominican Province, and aggregate professor of theology at the Pontifical University of […]
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A few people have told me that it’s easier for them to pray in the dark than in the light. So why is that? C.S. Lewis inquires, “Why must holy places be dark places?” Perhaps there is more than one answer to this question. But one answer seems to be that darkness comes with uncertainty. […]
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (A) Readings: Matt 21:1-11 | Isa 50:4-7 | Phil 2:6-11 | Matt 26:14–27:66 Dear Jesus Our hearts are broken and our minds are reeling; trying to prepare for this Holiest of weeks with the very rhythms of our lives askew … O Jesus, what sadness that this Holy Week, […]
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Livestream Schedule – April 9-12, 2020 Visit www.livestream.com/opwest at the times noted below to join the friars for any of the following Holy Week liturgies. Holy Thursday: April 9, 7:30 pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Celebrant: Fr. Christopher Fadok, O.P. | Prior Provincial Good Friday: April 10, 7:30 pm – Celebration of the […]
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On April 6th, Fr. James Moore, O.P., will be celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for you, your loved ones, anyone who is sick or has died from the virus, and your other intentions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR INTENTIONS ONLINE Fr. James will be placing your name and […]
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Throughout the world people are on lockdown, confined to their homes, with their lives put on hold until the COVID-19 pandemic ends. Along with the physical malady which has occasioned this unprecedented lockdown, people are also susceptible to different spiritual maladies occasioned by the experience of isolation. One of the spiritual maladies that can afflict […]
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PALM SUNDAY MASS LIVESTREAM: April 5, 9:30am PDT Palm Sunday Mass will again be livestreamed from St. Albert the Great Priory Chapel at 9:30am PDT, Sunday, April 5. Fr. John Marie Bingham, O.P. will be the celebrant and preacher. If you’d like to join us on Sunday at 9:30am PDT, click here to access the […]
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