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 Once again, the Dominican Friars gathered in Washington, D. C. on January 21-23, 2010 to witness to the value of human life. In addition to participating in the March for Life, the Dominicans also participated in the National Prayer Vigil for Life, both by attending the Solemn Mass For Life and by leading Lauds and preaching at the conclusion of the all-night vigil.
View a slideshow of pictures from the weekend.
Listen to the homily preached by student brother John Devaney, O. P. at the conclusion of the National Prayer Vigil for Life
The text of Br. John's Homily, "The March of Mercy," is below:
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Diaconate Ordinations 2010 |
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On Saturday, January 9, 2010, Br. Hyacinth Marie Cordell, Br. Ignatius John Schweitzer, Br. Ezra Sullivan, and Br. Austin Dominic Litke were ordained to the Order of Deacons by the Most Revevend Martin Holley, auxiliary bishop of Washington, DC in a ceremony in the crypt church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
View video highlights of the Mass of Ordination |
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The Relics of St. Mary Magdalene |
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The relics of St. Mary Magdalene, on tour in the United States for the first time, recently came to Washington, DC. On November 8, 2009, they were exposed for public veneration at the Dominican House of Studies where nearly 1000 faithful came to venerate the relics of the disciple of the Lord. The relics were brought over by one of the Dominicans of the Toulouse Province, which staffs the shrine of St. Mary Magdalene. The connection with the Dominicans comes from the fact that Mary Magdalene was chosen as a patroness of the Dominican Order since she proclaimed the Resurrection to the Apostles and was thus given the title, “Apostle of the Apostles.”
View a slideshow of scenes from the day. |
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