Saint12th–13th century · Feast August 8
Also known as Dominic de Guzmán, Dominic of Caleruega, Saint Dominic
A Spanish priest who founded the Dominicans and joined study, prayer, community and preaching.
God of grace, through the intercession of St Dominic, guide us in faith, courage and love. Amen.
A Spanish priest who founded the Dominicans and joined study, prayer, community and preaching. He worked during medieval religious conflict and the growth of universities and mendicant orders.
He worked during medieval religious conflict and the growth of universities and mendicant orders.
Contemplation overflowing into preaching, disciplined study and love of truth.
High-confidence match for preachers, theology students and teachers.
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Saint13th century · Feast January 28
A Dominican friar whose prayerful search for truth united faith and reason, St Thomas Aquinas became one of the Church’s greatest theologians and showed that rigorous study can become an act of love for God and others.