Dominican Saints – Dominican Friars Ireland

Saint Martin de Porres

Archivist Author — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:16:23 +0000

Feast day: 3rd of November Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, in 1579 of John, a Spanish nobleman, and Anna Velasquez, a freed slave. As a boy he studied medicine which later, as a member of the Order, he put to good use in helping the poor. Martin was received as a servant […]

St. Catherine of Siena, O.P.

Archivist Author — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:25:48 +0000

‘O Mary peaceful sea ! Mary giver of peace! Mary fertile soil You Mary are the new sprung plant from whom we have the fragrant blossom, the word, God’s only begotten son, for in you, fertile soil was this word sown! Mary my tenderest love, in you is written the word, from whom we have […]

Blessed Peter O’ Higgins OP

Archivist Author — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:28:13 +0000

Today Irish Dominicans keep the memory of one of their own brothers, Blessed Peter O’ Higgins, OP, Prior and refounder of the Post Reformation Dominican Priory at Naas Co. Kildare, who was martyred for his faith on this day the 23rd March 1642 at St. Stephens Green, Dublin. The soldiers hacked his body to pieces […]

Frassati Experience

Archivist Author — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:53:53 +0000

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was a mountaineer, a great friend, a charitable volunteer, a political activist, a man of deep prayer, and… a third-Order Dominican. Inspired by his example, the Dominican student brothers have inaugurated ‘the Frassati Experience’, a 24-hour retreat for young men, involving prayer, fellowship, outdoor activity and concrete works of charity. Here are some pics from our […]

St Dominic – Man of Fire

Archivist Author — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:32:25 +0000

Today around the world Dominicans are celebrating the Feast of our Holy Father St Dominic. A celebration such as this is not just an opportunity to remember the life and legacy of our founder; it is also a gift given to us by the Church in her liturgy to help us on the road to […]

Pope St Pius V

Archivist Author — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:41:59 +0000

Born in a town called Bosco in Northern Italy, and raised in the humblest surroundings of poverty and obscurity, Anthony Ghislieri was born to poor parents in the year 1504. His Baptismal Name was Anthony, as he was born on the Feast of St Anthony of the Desert (Jan 17th). After entering the Order […]

St Catherine of Siena

Archivist Author — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:42:05 +0000

Today is the great Feast of our sister in St Dominic, St Catherine of Siena. It is providential that the Church places before us for imitation this great Saint in the season of Eastertide. The Lord Jesus truly alive and risen was the source of her strength and faith. Catherine initially desired a life […]

Honey for the Bees

Archivist Author — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:47:11 +0000

Honey for the Bees. Every family has fond memories, ones they often recall. This is no different for the Dominican family who often recalls the ‘early days’ when the Order was taking shape. One such happy memory is the life of the magnanimous character and preacher par excellence, Jordan of Saxony. Jordan became a son […]

To Whom Do We Belong?

Archivist Author — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:04:13 +0000

St Catherine of Siena To whom do we belong? This is without doubt the central question of one’s spiritual life – do we belong to the world with its boisterous demands, worries and vain promises of satisfaction or do we belong to God? St Catherine’s life proclaims to us that man’s deepest hunger for belonging […]

Blessed Jane of Aza – 2nd August

Archivist Author — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:33:00 +0000

Feast Day: 2nd of August Blessed Jane was born in the prominent Aza family and married Felix de Guzman. Three of their Children spent their lives in the service of the Church – Anthony, Mannes and Dominic. An early source describes her as ‘virtuous, chaste, prudent, and full of compassion for the poor and the […]