Author Archives: Sr. John Dominic, O.P.

Reflection The Holy Spirit

Mary, Seat of Wisdom

In the Acts of the Apostles, we find Mary in the Upper Room in prayer,... See More

Cardinal Virtue Reflection Temperance Virtue

Temperance – Enjoying what is good with moderation 

“God saw that it was good.”

Reflection The Holy Spirit

What do fear and hope have in common?

Fear of the Lord seems to be the most misunderstood of all the gifts of the... See More

Reflection The Holy Spirit

The Fruit of Love

Last week we reflected upon the first of two gifts related to the theological virtues... See More

Loyalty Reflection Virtue

God: Our Loyal Friend 

Grief is a fascinating companion or friend, as one of my Sisters named it. We... See More

Magnificence Reflection Virtue

Magnificence — Doing Great Things for God

“But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord,... See More

Cardinal Virtue Fortitude Reflection Virtue

Bearing Difficulties

With Holy Week ending and the Easter Season beginning, it seems appropriate that the cardinal... See More

Generosity Reflection Virtue

Give God Permission

A special grace in my life was knowing John Cardinal O’Connor and spending time listening... See More

Meekness Reflection Virtue

What We Can Learn about Anger from Japanese Culture

Recently, I read an article about anger. While I can’t recall the source, I remember... See More