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Friday January, 31

The Freedom of Understanding the Causative Nature of God

God is the ultimate standard of truth. Grounding our lives in the objective reality of His will brings freedom, stability, and peace.

Wednesday July, 31

Navigating Faith: Jack Boczar’s Philosophical Journey to Catholicism

Everyone walks a unique path to faithfulness, and the path is as significant as the summit. Even when we face doubts and uncertainty, perhaps especially at these times, we must remain steadfast in our continual search for truth.

Thursday June, 13

Heeding God’s Call: A Tale of Faith, Service, and Seeking Truth

Faith is not a static pursuit. It is a lifelong journey requiring us to be in tune with God’s will. Whether in a foreign land, on a battlefield, or in the comfort of our childhood home, if we prayerfully seek to recognize God’s call, He will guide us where He needs us to be.

Wednesday May, 22

Finding Joy Through Serving Christ

The eternal happiness of doing His work is exponentially greater than any worldly happiness we can find in our mortal existence on earth. If you seek God in all your endeavors, you will find true joy in all you do.

Monday April, 29

A Journey in Theology and Illumination

As we grow our relationship with God, He will reveal the path that empowers us to serve Him best. Graduate school alumna Molly Egilsrud had this truth made manifest to her as she pursued her master’s degree at The Dominican House of Studies.

Thursday March, 14

Bringing His Knowledge to the World

The path to Christ is both deeply personal and inherently communal. It underscores the importance of seeking Christ for personal enlightenment and as a mission to bring truth and clarity to others.

Monday February, 26

2024 St. Dominic Medal Recipient: Mr. John Garvey

Commencement: Friday May 10, 2024 at 5pm in the Dominican House of Studies Chapel (by invitation only)

Thursday February, 22

How the Dominican House of Studies Empowers Teachers to Send His Light Into the World

Sister Maria Catherine moves young people to eschew the hollow distractions of the world and instead fill their hearts and minds with the solid Word of Christ.

Saturday January, 27

Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. named Master of Sacred Theology

Emeritus Professor Father Basil Cole, O.P., was recently given one of the highest honors of the Dominican Order. He was named a Master of Sacred Theology and now follows in a long line of great theologians going back to the founding of the Order.

Wednesday August, 02

Forgetfulness

Sin makes us forget. Sin is a “turning away” that makes it easy to forget. And it has a compounding effect, as the only way we can justify our sin to ourselves is through a forgetfulness of God...

Tuesday May, 16

Can You See That You Are a Prophet?

...the prophet is not a simple fortune teller or magician

Friday May, 12

The Cross, Again?

"Why do we talk about the Cross outside of Lent? Hasn’t Jesus won the victory over death and sin already?"

Tuesday May, 09

The Tree of Prayer

“Which tree are you most proud of?”

Friday May, 05

Give It Up for God

"What is the most important thing in your life? What would you do if God asked you to give it up?"

Tuesday May, 02

Action and Procession

"Is there a point to bringing the bread and wine to the priest during the Mass?"

Tuesday April, 18

2023 St. Dominic Medal Recipient: Msgr. Andrew Baker

Commencement: Friday May 12, 2023 at 5pm in the Dominican House of Studies Chapel (by invitation only)

Tuesday March, 21

Lenten Joy

"We find ourselves this Lenten week surrounded by a trifecta of celebratory days—this is odd. Shouldn’t we be dour? Shouldn’t we be occupied with doing penance and mourning for our sins? Were not those ashes to set us on a path of dismal gloom until the great Easter Proclamation brings it to a happy end?..."

Friday March, 17

God’s Suffering Shepherds

"It does not take a genius to figure out that God has a thing for shepherds. From Abel to Jacob, Moses to David, and Amos to the shepherds of Bethlehem..."

Monday March, 06

Professor Jonathan Lunine

McDonald Agape Visiting Scholar

Friday January, 27

God at Rock Bottom

"The very idiom hitting rock bottom indicates a hopeful reality."

Tuesday January, 24

Everything Pertains to Love

"The word 'love' is cheap..."

Friday January, 20

Remedy For a Common Evil

"Abortion remains the most contentious moral debate of our time..."

Thursday January, 05

Resquiescat in Pace: Pope Benedict XVI

"...the last sentiment he articulated as he was fading from this world into the next was a simple profession of love for Jesus Christ."

Friday December, 16

Now That’s What I Call Advent

"Love it or hate it, Christmas music is perennially around."

Monday November, 28

The Moral Minute: Audio Reflections by Fr. Petri

Friday November, 11

Alumni Video Testimonials

Hear from our inspiring alumni

Friday November, 11

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

A veteran's day reflection.

Tuesday October, 25

A Video Tour of the Dominican House of Studies

Join the Teller Brothers on a virtual tour!

Monday October, 17

An Autumnal Fascination with Satan

"In this cozy and creepy season, our spiritual battles are not against Satan alone."

Tuesday October, 11

Sanctuary Lamp

"Next to each tabernacle reserving the Blessed Sacrament, there burns a steady flame, sometimes white, sometimes red, but always communicating the same thing: Jesus Christ—body, blood, soul, and divinity—dwells here."

Friday October, 07

A Reliable Aid in Every Age

"HELP AMERICA PRAY THE ROSARY"

Tuesday October, 04

God the Chess Master?

"Many people think about God’s will in a manner similar to [a] chess game. Thankfully, this is not how God’s will works in the human person."

Friday September, 23

Eucharistic Concomitance and the Resurrection

"We know by faith that Jesus Christ, the eternal Word with his assumed human nature whole, resplendent, and never more alive, now dwells forever in the glory to which he calls us."

Tuesday September, 13

The Meaning of Life

No, it’s not 42.