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Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion of Our Lord
That we Catholics so frequently see crucifixes in our homes and churches might, in a certain way, desensitize us to
Book review: Green Philosophy by Roger Scruton
There have always been different perspectives on how we interact with animals and the environment. Saint Francis loved birds landing
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
When we pray the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery we bring to mind our Lord's anguish and pain as he carried the
Could you sponsor the Friars to help train new priests?
Today, four Dominican Friars will take the first steps on a 190-mile trek across England. This is a final plea
Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) These words of Jesus hanging on the Cross reveal
Assisted Dying: Love vs autonomy
In a previous post I discussed some of the issues with the proposed “Assisted Dying” legislation from a procedural perspective
2nd sorrowful mystery: the scourging at the pillar
The most shocking and realistic account that I know of the scourging at the pillar is the scene in Mel
The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden
Matthew (26: 36-46); Luke (22: 39-46) Everyone, it is said, has their Gethsemane moment. The First Sorrowful Mystery then is a
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Death, particularly a gruesome death, and the trials that lead up to it are not things that one would normally
Ordination of Fr Nicholas Crowe, O.P.
After seven years of education and life in the Dominican Order, our Brother Nicholas Crowe was ordained Priest last Saturday
Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
How do we know if the room is too cold? There is a gradual feeling from an early point that
Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
The Presentation, by Fra Angelico OP