Saint Dominic used to pray by throwing himself outstretched upon the ground, lying on his face.

Saint Dominic's first way of prayer was to humble himself before the altar.

What’s the soil like?

The further God is, the further we are from becoming saints.

A well-ordered life helps us avoid helicopters from taking over our focus on the goal.

Within the relationship of Father and Son is found the sacrifice of Himself as the fount of love that overflows on all others.

With a sad, yet hopeful heart, we announce that Fr. Michael Burke, OP, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How can I go out into the harvest and make disciples if I haven’t allowed God’s grace to work in me first?

The friars of the chapter of the Province of St. Martin de Porres, USA, have elected fr. Mark E. Wedig, OP, as their Prior Provincial on June 6. The election was promptly confirmed, on the same day, by the Master of the Order.

We are not meant to observe the Most Holy Trinity from afar – we are meant to be within the life of the Trinity.

Sin is the reason we can’t understand each other.

God has used mountains for generations as places of encounter b/w God and humanity and where something monumental would begin.

God loves us unconditionally, not according to our accomplishments or good behavior.

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?

Are you allowing God to speak to you when He wants to speak?

We need more models of humility. And we can begin here.

Those marks in His hands and His side are the receipt of the price paid for my sins and your sins!

The Resurrection of Jesus isn’t a step back to the day before He was crucified—it’s a step forward beyond the crucifixion, beyond death.

The empty tomb is a sign of hope.

Tonight, the Paschal Candle will be lit signifying that Jesus Christ has risen and is radiating God's grace throughout heaven and earth.