Dominican

Overview

The Dominican tradition combines contemplation with preaching. Studying truth to share it with others is the hallmark of Dominican spirituality.

History

St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers in 1216 to combat heresy through preaching grounded in study and prayer. The Dominicans gave the Church St. Thomas Aquinas.

Mission

To contemplate and to share the fruits of contemplation through preaching, study, and the salvation of souls.

Vision of Holiness

Holiness is the pursuit of truth through study and contemplation, and the generous sharing of that truth through preaching and teaching.

Daily Rhythm

• Office of Readings
• Mass
• Lectio Divina
• Study
• Chapter Meeting
• Preaching/Teaching
• Vespers
• Compline

Virtues

Temptations

Prayer Life

Contemplation flows from study. The liturgy and lectio divina are central. Dominican prayer is intellectual and thorough.

Marian Devotion

Dominic received the Rosary from Our Lady at Prouille. The Rosary is the Dominican prayer par excellence.