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“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.”— Isaiah 55:6 Ninety people went to live for a few months, cut off from the world, at a scientific station at the pole, where there…
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‘Light of the Church and preacher of grace’ We gather around the table of the Eucharist to celebrate the solemnity of our Father St. Dominic, light of the Church and preacher of grace. We gather in thanksgiving to the Lord…
Renewing Faith, Embracing the Cross, Living the Mission“You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church.”Matthew 16:18 This morning's Gospel begins by introducing us to Jesus in the region of Caesarea Philippi. Matthew tells us that He…
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“Mysteries of joy, sorrow, glory, and light” in our lives […].Hope is Christ in us.— cf. Col 1:27 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of the Lord, a luminous mystery that invites us to contemplate the glory of…
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“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”— Matthew 14:28 Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and sail against the wind all night long. This is a feeling you provincial know all too…
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“You give them something to eat.”— Matthew 14:16 Saint John Mary Vianney [M] Brothers and sisters: In this general chapter, we gather to reflect on our mission and our life as preachers. The Gospel of Matthew (Mt. 14:13-21) offers us a…
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“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”— Matthew 6:33 “‘My friend, who appointed me your judge, or the arbitrator of your claims?'” “'Watch, and be on your guard against…
The message of the beheading of John the Baptist captures the trauma many of those in Church leadership go through. To be a leader these day and age entails being ready to be beheaded. I have to be ready to…
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“He did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith”(Matthew 13:58) Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori Texts of the day:Lev 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37Mt 13:54-58 Dear brothers and sisters: As we gather for this General Chapter,…
“Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”(Matthew 6:10) Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola “God wills, humans dream, the work is born”“God wills, humans dream, the work is born.” This is the first line of the…
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“Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”(Matthew 13:44) Homily for July 30, 2025Readings: Exodus 34:29–35 | Psalm 98 | Matthew 13:44–46General Chapter of Priors Provincial – Kraków Dear brothers and Sisters,As…
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“Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.”(John 11:5) Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus Today's liturgical celebration leads us to encounter the fraternity of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in Bethany, a family that according to Saint John the Evangelist…
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“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.”(Luke 12:32) I'd like to comment on God's word by first recalling an event that happened to me when I was 29... I had…
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"On the day I called, you answered me; you increased the strength of my soul."(Psalm 138:3) “The humiliation of humanity.” These are the words I recall our brother Łukasz Wiśniewski using to describe the 20th century, when he preached for…
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"Let them both grow together until the harvest."(Matthew 13:30) Under the sign of patience. If we are to remember Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, we must – if we are to believe the proto-gospel of James – remember two great…
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."(Matthew 5:9) Dear brothers and sisters!I come from a country where the war has been going on for many years and there is no end in sight.This war affects…
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"We carry this treasure in jars of clay, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."—2 Corinthians 4:7 St James the Apostle: Krakow 2025 ‘Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant;…
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"Whoever has ears, let them hear."— Matthew 13:9 The well-known phrase “Silence is the preacher's father” is an expression that emphasizes the importance of silence for preaching. But silence is not only one more element for the preparation and effectiveness…
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"The Gospel Against Forgetfulness: Saint Bridget and the Memory that Saves"Remember the whole journey that the Lord your God has led you on."— Deuteronomy 8:2 Feast of St. Bridget of SwedenExodus 16:1-5, 9-15 / Ps 78 / Matthew 13:1-9 There is…
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“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine.”— Isaiah 43:1 Is Mary Magdalene our sister? According to the humorous opinion of Brother Krzysztof Poplawski, reported by Brother Jaroslav on Sunday:…
CHRONICLES
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The Final Stretch I asked one of the brothers in the hallway if, since the chapter was coming to an end, they were slowing down, taking a break. He just smiled broadly and raised his coffee cup, as if to…
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The Cost of the Treasure I have written about this before, referring to the Gospel parable of the pearl and the treasure hidden in the field: whoever finds the treasure can possess it. But for this to be possible, he…
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“The Gospel we proclaim today tells us that Jesus withdrew to a solitary place after receiving the news of the death of John the Baptist. However, the crowd followed him, and he took pity on them. Jesus saw the need…
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Building Bonds Among Provinces Sunday. When I asked one of the brothers why general chapters are called every three years, since we elect a general once every nine years, he replied without hesitation that it is primarily about unity. Chapters…
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Daily Routine Holy Mass and morning prayers begin at 7:30 a.m. This is followed by a quick breakfast, coffee, and then meetings from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a short break in the middle. Afterwards, there is lunch and…
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Ordinary Life in the Chapter One of the brothers recently told me that, on the one hand, he feels that this Chapter has only just begun, and on the other, that it has been going on for a very long…
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Joyful Faces of Leadership Blessed Jordan of Saxony once wrote about Saint Dominic that:“the serene balance of his inner self was expressed outwardly through signs of kindness and cheerfulness on his face.” When I listened to the homily in which…
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Reflections on St. Ignatius of Loyola Although the Chapter deals with matters concerning the Order, it does not exist or operate outside the Church—on the contrary, it lives at its heart. Therefore, its rhythm is determined not only by the…
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The Embrace of Fraternity During the ceremony of taking the habit, which is a big and moving event in the Polish province, I heard a sentence that stuck in my memory. Immediately after the provincial dressed me in the habit,…
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Sowing with Faith in Times of Fragility: A Word from the Heart of the Chapter The Power of Testimony in Preaching Readers of these notes may be surprised that the chronicler dedicates so much space to the sermons preached during…
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The Role of the Chronicler The role of a chronicler, as I understand it, is to tell stories in such a way that readers can understand, at least to some extent, what the writer has seen and experienced. During Mass…
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Decision-Making Under Pressure “Should we act now? Should we wait?”This question recurs in the life of everyone who has to make decisions, let alone in the life of a superior such as a provincial, who is responsible for the brothers,…
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A Welcome for Servants “‘Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.’ What a marvellous text for a General Chapter of Provincials. Welcome, slaves!" With these…
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The Power of Stories in Preaching Among the friars, there’s a well-known anecdote - told in many versions - about a time when someone asked a Jesuit, “Is it true you always answer a question with another question?” The Jesuit…
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The Gift of Perspective When I caught one of the brothers at the monastery gate and asked him how he was dealing with the heat, which can be truly unbearable here — when the sun heats the walls until nightfall,…
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Neither masters nor leaders — disciples like Mary, the uncomfortable sister we need Discipleship and Brotherhood In his homily, Br. Olivier de Saint Martin referenced a humorous remark by Br. Krzysztof: “Although I like Mary's attitude, I would marry Martha.”…
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Liturgical Foundation of the Week After Sunday, inevitably and irrevocably, comes Monday. And although the structure of the week is well known to us, let’s admit it—it always holds a trace of surprise. The General Chapter is no exception to…
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Day Four – Sunday “This is the Gospel of friendship and closeness, of contemplation and action—in other words, of what is so important in Dominican life, what constitutes its everyday rhythm,” said Fr. Jarosław Krawiec in his homily during the…
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The Nature of the Prophet Who is a Dominican? A prophet. And who, then, is a prophet? A paradox. It was a French theologian - a Jesuit, a cardinal, one of the great fathers of the Second Vatican Council -…
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What Makes a True Religion „What makes a true religion - what defines its very essence - is RELATIONSHIP: person to person. Jesus and me. Jesus and you. You and me. Real bonds and attitudes. Encounter, listening, accompaniment, mutual help,…
Articles
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Pope Leo XIV has written a letter to the Master of the Order of Preachers, Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, on the occasion of the General Chapter being held in Krakow. In it, he expresses his spiritual closeness, encourages the friars in their vocation as contemplative preachers, and offers his Apostolic Blessing to the entire Order.
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Draw a Chapter participant and pray with us. From late July to early August, provincials, vice-provincials, and other Dominicans from around the world will gather at the Holy Trinity convent in Kraków to participate in the General Chapter — the most important assembly of the Order of Preachers. It is…
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The Master of the Order, Brother Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, presents his Relatio for the General Chapter in Krakow, highlighting the Dominican mission, the Jubilee Year, and pastoral strategies for the Propositum Ordinis.
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The General Chapter of Provincial Priors will be held in Krakow starting July 17, 2025, as officially convoked according to the Order’s Constitutions.
Krakow 2025
Tultenango 2022
BIÊN HOÀ 2019
