#stdominic

Cloistered Dominican Nuns of Avrille, France.

"A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either rule ​them, or be ruled by them. It is better to be the hammer than the anvil." 

Quote/s of the Day – 15 February – Ash Thursday “… Now is the time in this life of suffering,when we journey apart from Him.… So let us fast and pray nowbecause, we are in the days of childbirth!” “Fasting cleanses the soul,raises the mind,subjects one’s flesh to the spirit,renders the heart contrite and humble,scatters the clouds of concupiscence,quenches the fire of lustand kindles the true…

Quote/s of the Day – 7 November – The Feast of All Saints of the Order of Preacher “A man who governs his passionsis master of his world.We must either command themor be enslaved by them.It is better to be a hammer than an anvil!” “Arm yourself with prayerinstead of a sword;be clothed with humilityinstead of fine raiment.” St Dominic OP (1170-1221) Confessor Guide Me LordBy St Albert the…

Quote/s of the Day – 4 August – The Memorial of St Dominic (1170-1221) Confessor “A man who governs his passionsis master of his world.We must either command themor be enslaved by them.It is better to be a hammer than an anvil!” “Arm yourself with prayerinstead of a sword;be clothed with humilityinstead of fine…

Quote/s of the Day – 7 November – St Dominic and Friends OPs

Quote/s of the Day – 7 November – The Feast of All Saints of the Order of Preacher “These, my much loved ones,are the bequests which I leave to you, as my sons –have charity among yourselves,hold fast to humility,keep a willing poverty.” “Do not weep, for I shall be more useful to youafter my death and I shall help you then,more effectively, than during my life.” St Dominic OP…

Quote/s of the Day – 7 November – The Order of Preachers

Quote/s of the Day – 7 November – The Memorial ofAll Saints of the Order of Preachers “Arm yourself with prayer,instead of a sword;be clothed with humility,instead of fine raiment.” “We must sow the seed,Not hoard it.” St Dominic’s BlessingBy St Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221) May God the Father,who made us, bless us.May God the Son,send His healing among us.May God the Holy Spirit,move within…

Quote/s of the Day – 29 November – “Lord, I am not worthy…” Matthew 8:8

Quote/s of the Day – 29 November – Monday of the First Week of Advent – Readings: Isaiah 2: 1-5; Psalms 122: 1-9; Matthew 8: 5-11 “The centurion said in reply,“Lord, I am not worthyto have you enter under my roof;only say the wordand my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 “By viewing himself as unworthy,he showed himself worthy,for Christ to come,not merely into his housebut also into his…