WHO ARE THE DOMINICANS?
This Saint likened his writings to straw compared to the glory of God, yet he is known as one of the greatest theologians and moral teachers of the Catholic Church. Writer of the Summa Theologiae and Summa contra Gentiles.
'St. Thomas Aquinas'
In John 3:5, Jesus describes this Sacrament of Initiation to the pharisee Nicodemus, saying that “no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.”
'Baptism'
Used since the third century, Mary has been honored with this title, perhaps her first, that also serves to emphasize Jesus as both God and man. It is also used as the term for an Eastern icon of Mary with Jesus.
'Mother of God,' ‘theotokos,’ ‘Dei Genetrix,’ ‘Deipara,’ ‘God-bearer’
A convert from the Greek Orthodox Church, this Irish-Egyptian Catholic is best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the tv-series The Chosen.
'Jonathan Roumie'
Jesus gives us his disciples this prayer directly in Matthew 6:9-13, teaching them how to pray 'in these words our Savior gave us.'
'Our Father,' 'The Lord's Prayer'
One of two Dominican chaplains of Stanford, this priest is known for his white beard, glasses, and preaching.
'Fr. Xavier,' 'Fr. Dominic'
Many followers leave Jesus after this controversial teaching established in John 6:51: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”
'Real presence in the Eucharist,' 'the Eucharist'
Bearing in herself Jesus — the true Bread, living Word, and High Priest — Mary has been honored with the title of this Old Testament structure, containing manna from Heaven, the tablets of the 10 commandments, and the rod of Aaron.
'Ark of the Covenant'
This basketball player had just left his local parish before his fatal helicopter accident in 2020, a church he attended regularly with his wife and children. He won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and is known by the moniker, “Black Mamba.”
'Kobe Bryant'
Accepted and prayed by Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Protestant churches, this prayer, beginning in Latin with “Credo,” was named after the Council of Nicaea and Council of Constantinople.
'Nicene creed,' 'Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed'
Alongside “laudare” (to praise) and “benedicere” (to bless), this last principle of the Dominicans’ motto refers to their call to speaking. It is also the reason they are known by the acronym, “O.P.”
'praedicare,' 'to preach'
Peter and John travel to Samaria in Acts 8:14-18 to lay hands on believers that they may receive the Holy Spirit in this Sacrament of Initiation. From the Latin word ‘to strengthen,’ this is normally administered by a Bishop to the faithful as a sacrament after Baptism.
'Confirmation'
In reference to his spouse, St. Joseph was honored with this title in reference of his protection of Mary from many harms, including Herod’s massacre of the innocents. It also reaffirms Mary’s perpetual virginity.
'Guardian of the Virgin,' 'Chaste Guardian of the Virgin'
Recently playing a boxer-turned-priest Stuart Long, this Hollywood actor describes his faith as “the most important part” of his life. He has acted in Transformers, The Departed, and Uncharted.
'Mark Wahlberg'
Developing from the Desert Father tradition of using stones and rope to pray the 150 Psalms, lay faithful eventually substituted these for 150 Hail Mary’s, in three sets of 50 / 15 sets of 10. St. Francis de Sales says “the greatest method of praying is to pray [this]", a meditation on the life of Christ.
'the Rosary'
This Dominican Saint, named after St. Vincent martyr, was believed to have the gift of tongues. He famously disagreed with St. Catherine of Siena on the true Pope during the Western schism, proving even saints have to work through heavy disagreements.
'St. Vincent Ferrer'
Acts 1:12-26 describes this practice of the Catholic Church in the ordination of bishops, aligned with the election of a new apostle, Matthias, to succeed the position left by Judas.
'Apostolic succession'
This title of Mary is famously associated with a painting of Mary in pink, associated with several miracles. The transformation of its color was first unveiled by Pope Pius IX, who greatly ‘admired’ it.
'Mother most admirable,' 'Mater admirabilis'
The first Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines, this female weightlifter showed her Miraculous Medal at the medaling ceremony, crediting her faith for inspiring her athletic achievements.
You’ve probably received a prayer card from Fr. Xavier with this prayer, an Ignatian practice of reviewing one’s day to see God’s presence and discern God’s direction.
‘Ignatian Examen,’ ‘Daily Examen,’
Name the four pillars of Dominican Life
'prayer,’ ‘study,’ ‘community,’ ‘preaching’
In Luke 1:28, Gabriel hails Mary as “full of grace,” offering a basis for this infallible Marian doctrine. Catholics understand this to indicate Mary being without sin, even Original Sin.
'Immaculate Conception'
Name 5 of the 16 Vatican-approved Marian apparitions
Our Lady of: ‘Guadalupe,’ ‘La Salette,’ ‘the Golden Heart,’ ‘Knock,’ ‘Fatima,’ ‘Lourdes,’ ‘Happy Meetings/Laus,’ ‘the Miraculous Medal,’ ‘Hope,’ ‘Gietrzwald,’ ‘Lezajsk,’ ‘Siluva,’ ‘Zion,’ ‘Kibeho / Mother of the Word’
‘Virgin of the Poor,’
‘Our Lady, Help of Christians’
A lifelong Catholic and alumna of our own Stanford community, this competitive swimmer has won seven Olympic gold medals, and is a world record holder for several divisions of freestyle.
'Katie Ledecky'
Given to Don Dolindo Ruotolo, spiritual director of Padre Pio, this prayer encourages the faithful to ‘leave the care of your affairs’ to the Lord, because ‘a thousand prayers cannot equal one single act of [this action].'
'Surrender novena'