The Order of Preachers, Independent

The Order of Preachers, Independent The Order of Preachers, Independent Our Order is a part of the world wide followers of Saint Dominic, otherwise known as the Dominican Order.

In some areas, especially in Europe, Dominicans are also known as the “black friars” because of the black cappa (cape) and cappuce that the friars and religious wore for travel, during services, and during Lent. The Dominican Order was founded in 1203 when St. Dominic of Guzman was sent with his bishop to arrange a marriage between the son of the king of Castile and the daughter of the Lord of the

Marches. While traveling through southern France, Dominic was appalled at the major inroads a heresy known as Albigensianism was making in that part of the world, (so named because it originated in the town of Albi). Albigensianism taught that all matter was evil and all spirit was good, and that the “good” God created the spirit realm while a demon god created and reigned over the physical world, meaning that all material things and pleasures were evil and had to be rejected. As soon as his mission was completed, and with the permission of his superiors, St. Dominic returned to Southern France and worked to counteract the Albigensian heresy with the preaching of the truth. At this point in history, it was not common for any priest to preach – only the Pope and bishops were permitted to do so. Through his preaching, Dominic attracted many men and women to him. The lay people that followed Dominic were at first known as the “Militia of Christ,” and would soon be given a rule and became known as “The Order of Penitents.” This was the beginning of the “Third Order” or more commonly known today as “the Dominican Laity,” which is now the largest branch of the Order. As time went by Dominic realized that it was not just Southern France that needed the preaching of the truth but rather the entire world. With the approval of the Pope, he began to put together the Order of Friars Preachers and dedicate it to this work of preaching and winning souls for Christ through reason.

The Watchman’s Duty and the Debt of Love~The Rev Frank Bellino,OPIIf you looked at the calendar this morning, you might ...
09/06/2026

The Watchman’s Duty and the Debt of Love~The Rev Frank Bellino,OPI

If you looked at the calendar this morning, you might have felt that familiar shock: September is here. The year is flying by, school routines are in full swing, schedules are packed, and the world around us is moving at breakneck speed. Amid that rush, the Church places three powerful readings before us today that force us to stop, look at the person sitting next to us, and ask a fundamental question: …...

If you looked at the calendar this morning, you might have felt that familiar shock: September is here. The year is flying by, school routines are in full swing, schedules are packed, and the world…

Crown Without the Cross? Not Going to Happen. The Rev Frank Bellino,OPILast week, we saw Peter on top of the world. He g...
08/30/2026

Crown Without the Cross? Not Going to Happen. The Rev Frank Bellino,OPI

Last week, we saw Peter on top of the world. He got the answer right, confessed Jesus as the Messiah, and the Lord handed him the keys to the kingdom. But look at what happens today. The second Jesus tells the disciples that following Him means suffering, rejection, and walking straight toward Jerusalem and the cross, Peter pulls Him aside to try to talk Him out of it....

Last week, we saw Peter on top of the world. He got the answer right, confessed Jesus as the Messiah, and the Lord handed him the keys to the kingdom. But look at what happens today. The second Jes…

The Cost of Truth: A Sermon on the Passion of Saint John the BaptistSaint John the Baptist was a martyr for truth and ri...
08/29/2026

The Cost of Truth: A Sermon on the Passion of Saint John the Baptist

Saint John the Baptist was a martyr for truth and righteousness, showing us that faithful discipleship requires unwavering courage even in the face of earthly power. ​Introduction: The Voice in the Wilderness: ​Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts to one of the most tragic, yet profound, events recorded in the Gospels: the Passion of Saint John the Baptist....

Saint John the Baptist was a martyr for truth and righteousness, showing us that faithful discipleship requires unwavering courage even in the face of earthly power. ​Introduction: The Voice in the…

A Sermon on Faithfulness: The Witness of St Bartholomew~The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPIThe Shade of the Fig Tree: Hearing...
08/24/2026

A Sermon on Faithfulness: The Witness of St Bartholomew~The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPI

The Shade of the Fig Tree: Hearing the Quiet Call ​My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in the Gospel according to St John, we are given a brief yet striking window into the calling of Bartholomew—known to us also as Nathanael. When Philip first approached him with the startling announcement that they had found the One of whom Moses and the prophets wrote, Bartholomew’s initial response was marked by honest, unvarnished skepticism: "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" He was not a man swayed by easy enthusiasm or public fanfare; he was a seeker who preferred the quiet solitude of the fig tree, pondering the Scriptures and longing for genuine truth....

The Shade of the Fig Tree: Hearing the Quiet Call ​My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in the Gospel according to St John, we are given a brief yet striking window into the calling of Bartholom…

Beyond Borrowed Faith: Standing on the Living Rock~The Rev Frank Bellino,OPITo understand the weight of today’s Gospel, ...
08/23/2026

Beyond Borrowed Faith: Standing on the Living Rock~The Rev Frank Bellino,OPI

To understand the weight of today’s Gospel, we must look at where Jesus chose to lead His disciples. He did not ask this decisive question in the quiet hills of Galilee or within the secure walls of the temple in Jerusalem. He brought the Twelve to Caesarea Philippi, a region dominated by a towering wall of rock carved with shrines to pagan deities, temples honoring Caesar as a god, and a deep spring known across the ancient world as the "Gates of Hades." Standing in the literal shadow of worldly power, cultural noise, and false gods, Jesus turned to His followers to demand a verdict....

To understand the weight of today’s Gospel, we must look at where Jesus chose to lead His disciples. He did not ask this decisive question in the quiet hills of Galilee or within the secure walls o…

Of Dogs, Faith, and Sick Kids~The Rt Rev Michael Beckett,OPIY’all……..recently there was a congresswoman on television an...
08/16/2026

Of Dogs, Faith, and Sick Kids~The Rt Rev Michael Beckett,OPI

Y’all……..recently there was a congresswoman on television and during her interview she stated proudly that “We have Christian foundations as a nation,” and she went on to reiterate that “the United States is a Christian nation.” I don’t know for certain about you, but I, for one, am heartily tired of hearing this blatantly false and hypocritical garbage from people who should know better....

Y’all……..recently there was a congresswoman on television and during her interview she stated proudly that “We have Christian foundations as a nation,”  and she went on to reiterate that “the …

The Quiet and the Storm~The Rt Rev Michael Beckett,OPIY’all……..did you know that it’s hurricane season? Yep, we are smac...
08/08/2026

The Quiet and the Storm~The Rt Rev Michael Beckett,OPI

Y’all……..did you know that it’s hurricane season? Yep, we are smack dab in the middle of it. From 1 June to 30 November the good folks who study such things and are so very diligent in keeping us all abreast of current weather conditions have quite the time of it for these 6 months. And thank goodness they are so dedicated to their jobs!...

Y’all……..did you know that it’s hurricane season?  Yep, we are smack dab in the middle of it. From 1 June to 30 November the good folks who study such things and are so very diligent in keepin…

Personally Speaking~The Feast of Our Holy Father, St DominicOn this Feast Day of our Holy Father, St Dominic, we hear fr...
08/08/2026

Personally Speaking~The Feast of Our Holy Father, St Dominic

On this Feast Day of our Holy Father, St Dominic, we hear from a few of our members as they express what being a member of The Order of Preachers Independent means to them... The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPI Bound by Vows, Set Free by Grace: What the Order of Preachers Independent Means to Me ​To live as a Dominican Priest and Solemnly Vowed Sister in the Order of Preachers Independent means embracing a deeply personal sacred calling—one centred on my pursuit of Truth (Veritas) while extending radical, unconditioned love to a hurting world....

On this Feast Day of our Holy Father, St Dominic, we hear from a few of our members as they express what being a member of The Order of Preachers Independent means to them… The Very Rev Lady …

He Doesn’t Walk AwayYou know, if you’ve been coming to Mass for more than five minutes, you know this Gospel. Five loave...
08/02/2026

He Doesn’t Walk Away

You know, if you’ve been coming to Mass for more than five minutes, you know this Gospel. Five loaves, two fish. We’ve heard fifty sermons on it. We get it—Jesus can multiply bread. It’s a classic story, right? But if all we do is look at the food, we miss the whole point of the Man holding it. Look at what happened right before that....

You know, if you’ve been coming to Mass for more than five minutes, you know this Gospel. Five loaves, two fish. We’ve heard fifty sermons on it. We get it—Jesus can multiply bread. It’s a classic …

The Hospitality of the Heart: Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus~The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPIMy siblings in Christ, today w...
07/29/2026

The Hospitality of the Heart: Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus~The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPI

My siblings in Christ, today we celebrate a unique and beautiful feast—not of a single isolated saint, but of a household. In honoring Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we are invited into the warmth of Bethany, a place that Jesus chose as a sanctuary from the demands and dangers of His public ministry. In their home, we discover a profound truth about Christian discipleship: Christ does not ask us to choose between service, contemplation, or vulnerability; He invites us to weave them together in love....

My siblings in Christ, today we celebrate a unique and beautiful feast—not of a single isolated saint, but of a household. In honoring Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we are invited into the warm…

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