by Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP | Mar 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
“All is ordained for the salvation of men. God does nothing without this goal in mind.” – St. Catherine of Siena Two questions were posed recently to me as I prepared to make my final vows in the Third Order of St. Dominic. Is a Rule of Life (Regula Vitae) a good...
by Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP | May 8, 2015 | Blog
Some of the best ideas come from the Dominican Pillar of Study. Nancy Thier is in formation with the Lay Dominicans. During her study, the Holy Spirit has inspired her; read her vision. YOUTH CALLING FOR HELP The paramount need in the Church currently is keen and...
by Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Mr. Robert Croft, O.P. represents the Lay Dominicans of Grand Rapids, Rosary Chapter in an interview with Deacon Jim Thorndill. YouTube Link to Interview We encourage everyone to pray and discern with any of the Lay Communities to grow in your relationship with the...
by Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP | Jan 24, 2015 | Blog
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 It is stated in the Prologue of the Dominican Order’s Constitution that: “Our Order was founded from the beginning, especially for the preaching and salvation of souls.” This is our...
by Mrs. Lucrezia Esteban, OP | Feb 14, 2014 | Blog
Recently, I read through the Gospel of Matthew. Since Matthew was St. Dominic’s favorite gospel and the one he carried with him everywhere, I kept wondering what was so special about Matthew for Dominic. Why not the other gospels? Two things came to mind. First,...
