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The Life of Virtue – Truth
Veritas or truth is one of the mottos of the Order of Preachers and one which goes to the very
The Life of Virtue – Vindication
When we hear the word Vindication, or Vengeance, virtue is probably not the first thing we would think of to
The Life of Virtue – Gratitude
Whilst most people would agree that we should be grateful for the good things we have received, thanking someone is
News from Edinburgh …
We have received further news on the new chapel at Blackfriars, Edinburgh from former Godzdogz contributor Fr Bruno Clifton. You
Saints This Month – 22 July, Mary Magdalen Secondary Patron of the Order of Preachers
St. Mary Magdalene is the secondary patron of our Order with good reason. She was the first to witness
The Life of Virtue – Obedience
Dominicans only make one public vow when they make profession, and that is the vow of obedience. This is because
The Life of Virtue – Dulia
The virtue of dulia, or honour, is concerned with recognising excellence. For Aristotle, it was only right that people
Our Little Feathered Brothers
Puffin numbers are declining in one of Britain’s key colonies. In five years the population of Puffins on Farne Island,
The Life of Virtue – Observance
If religion is the virtue that enables us to be 'just' towards God, and piety is the virtue that enables
The Life of Virtue – Piety
If religion is the virtue of giving God his due then what, we might ask, is piety? This is a
The Life of Virtue – Vows and Oaths
Modern English usage seems to have lost the distinction between a ‘vow’ and an ‘oath’. Often these words are used
The Life of Virtue – Sacrifice
In almost all religions the offering of sacrifice plays a prominent if not central role. We naturally and correctly perceive