Saint Dominic

The Church remembers today the founder of the Dominican Order, Saint Dominic. The abbreviation for the men and women that follow the charism of Saint Dominic is "O.P." which stands for, "Order of Preachers". As this commentary states, "Saint Dominic took delight in God's word of truth and preached it with zeal in the face of heresy and division. His Order of Preachers has continued his work of proclamation nourished by prayer and study from his day to our own" (Magnificat, 104). Preaching the word of God needs to be a constant in our daily lives, especially in the world and society in which we live. The truth is being distorted and there are people trying to tear down foundations that have been in place for centuries. We need to take a stand and not be afraid to speak up and proclaim the Good News to a people longing for faith, hope, and love. Let us follow the charism of Saint Dominic in our lives and not be afraid to preach the Gospel, not just with words, but with our very lives! Saint Dominic, Pray for Us!!!