The devil lies to us and wants to make us believe that we cannot resist the temptation to this sin anymore, so we should just give in and get it over with.
The more we come to recognize God’s presence and action in our lives, the more vigilant we can be about avoiding even the small temptations to become self-centered.
In all the Dominican Order’s rich history, tradition, and vivacity that continues today, we can all point to the essential truth that Jesus Christ was alive in Dominic de Guzmán.
Bl. Jane, born of noble lineage in the d’Aza family, married the Venerable Felix de Guzmán. Their home must have been a true domestic church, deeply rooted in prayer and charity.