St. Dominic of Guzmán is the founder of the Order of Preachers, known as Dominicans. The Holy See recognized the new religious order on December 22, 1217.
Newsroom (09/08/2022 9:12 PM Gaudium Press) Born in Spain in 1170, Saint Dominic was born into a noble, Catholic and wealthy family. From an early age, he dedicated himself to study, feeling called to the priesthood at 24.
Because of his intelligence and ardour for evangelization, St Dominic was sent by Pope Innocent III to fight the Albigensian heretics and spread the Gospel. In 1215, the Saint founded the Order of Friar Preachers, the Dominicans, to evangelize.
The Holy See recognized the new religious order on December 22, 1217. On that occasion, Pope Honorius III issued the final approval of this religious community, known for its members’ wisdom, poverty and austere spirit.
One day, while Saint Dominic was praying in the chapel of the first monastery of the Dominican Order, Our Lady appeared and gave him the Rosary: the weapon he used in countless preachings to convert thousands of heretics to the Catholic Faith. On August 6, 1221, at the age of 51, Saint Dominic of Guzmán gave his soul to God and was canonized by Pope Gregory IX.
Phrases of Saint Dominic of Guzman
01 – “The Holy Rosary is the best artillery against demons and their followers.”
02 – “Through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world!”
03 – “Whoever devoutly serves the Blessed Virgin through the recitation of the Rosary will infallibly receive blessings according to their spiritual and temporal needs.”
04 – “You see the wonderful results I have had in preaching the Holy Rosary. You and those who love Our Lady must do the same; through the holy devotion of the Rosary, you will attract all to the true science of the virtues.”
05 – “None who perseveres in devotion to the Holy Rosary will be condemned.”
06 – “Speak only with God or about God.”
07 – “Arm yourself with prayer, not swords; clothe yourself with humility, not with fine clothes.”
Prayer to Saint Dominic of Guzmán
O Father, by your mercy, Saint Dominic of Guzmán announced the unfathomable riches of Christ. Grant that, through his intercession, we may grow in your knowledge and live in your presence according to the Gospel, bearing fruit in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (EPC)
Compiled by Gustavo Kralj
