Religious Orders & Congregations
Dominicans — Order of Preachers
Preaching, when at its best, is a truly contemplative act. The brothers are called to be simultaneously contemplative and fundamentally missionary
Ave Maria is happy to feature the Domincan Order, founded by St. Dominic de Guzman. All texts and most photographs were captured from the Dominican’s official website, op.org.
Friars
Dominican friars are engaged in an incredible spiritual adventure: living from the passion for the salvation of souls which, eight centuries ago, set fire to the heart of St Dominic and to the hearts of his first companions. This haste to announce the Gospel in truth produces three characteristics in a Dominican friar.
Men of the Word
A primordial taste for the Word of God marks Dominican friars. The Word demands to be meditated ceaselessly and lived without compromise. Never satisfied, the brothers take every opportunity to promote and engage in the study of the Word of God.
Compassion
Concern for the poorest found in the compassion of St Dominic and of his brothers a never ending response. No element of human…
