Our next meeting will be 2pm on January 12, 2019 in the Faith Formation building at Holy Rosary Parish.

Inquirers will discuss the Pillars of Dominican life. More information and the syllabus for the year can be found here.

Candidates for admission discuss Chapter 1 of the book on St Catherine of Sienna.

Professed members will discuss the following sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church related to the laity: 898-913, 941-943, 2442.  It is encouraged to read the extended section CCC 871-933 and other resources that relate to the priestly, prophetic and kingly roles of the laity.

The group study will continue with a reflection on Part 2 of the “Introduction to the Devout Life” by St. Francis de Sales.

We will sing the Magnificat (Gospel canticle) and its antiphon in psalm tone when we pray Vespers (Evening Prayer).  A printable file is available here that contains the antiphons through May 2019.

Our next meeting will be 2pm on December 8, 2018 in the Faith Formation building at Holy Rosary Parish.

Inquirers will discuss the History of Dominican Laity.. More information and the syllabus for the year can be found here.

Candidates for admission discuss St Rose of Lima Chapters 8-11.  Please consider the following questions while reading:

1. What virtues did St. Rose demonstrate and how did she pursue this virtue?
2. What beatitudes did she show and what did it cost her?
3. How can we be more like her in our virtues and in how we preach the Good News of Jesus Christ and journey towards sainthood?

You might also consider the question if this a credible account of her life or is it hagiography.

Professed members will discuss the Chapters 3-5 of Christifideles Laici.

A reflection will be given on the reading from either the Feast of the Immaculate Conception or the Second Sunday of Advent.  The group study will continue in January with Part 2 of the “Introduction to the Devout Life” by St. Francis de Sales.