Godzdogz Blog
The Godzdogz blog is run by the Dominican student brothers at Blackfriars, exploring the Catholic Faith and engaging with contemporary culture.
Below we share the most recent posts from Godzdogz, but you can search the full back catalogue at www.godzdogz.op.org
Truth – The Source of Unity
How does the mute man’s speech relate to the unity of the Kingdom? Reading: Luke 11:14-23 The following homily was preached to the student brothers during compline. You can...
Where do I put the foundations of my life?
The prophet Jeremiah curses the one who puts his trust in man, and blesses the one who puts his trust in the Lord. Br Alin suggests this poses an existential...
What do we celebrate on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
We celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter every year, but do we know what it is that we are celebrating? What does this feast mean? Reading:...
DYM Lent Retreat: The Desert Shall Blossom
About the retreat Lent is a season of penance and preparation to celebrate Our Lord’s Passover, which the Catechism calls “the Feast of feasts” and “the Solemnity of solemnities“(CCC 1169)....
A Season of Giving … Up
Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Br Augustine thinks Lent, like Christmas, is a season of giving. How do they differ and what does this mean for us? Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 The...
The Syrophoenician Woman: Advocate of the Nations
If Israel has priority in eating the bread of the word of God, how can Jesus simultaneously feed the Gentiles? The Syrophoenician woman has a good idea. Reading: Mark...
The Way of the Preacher
The Scriptures seem to highlight a connection between preaching and evangelical poverty. Br Jerome reflects on why a life of poverty is important for the preacher. Reading: Mark 6:7-13...
Where is my Damascus moment?
As he is on the road to Damascus, God intervenes dramatically in St Paul’s life. It might make one wonder: where is the dramatic divine intervention in my own life?...
New Year Retreat in Chalais
Br Reginald shares his memories and some photos of a week spent with the student brothers of the Province of France over New Year. We received a very kind invitation...
Agape is friendship with God
The friendship of David and Jonathan offers an image of God’s free and totally personal love for each of us in Christ. Reading: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 The following homily...