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The Light of Truth - 31
March 08, 2017 14:21 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe Light of Truth will from this week forward take a little more of a structured approach by following the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas OP in order to discover more in depth various aspects of our faith. Fr. Luuk Jansen OP talks with Fr. John Harris OP about Saint Thomas as a theologian and the reason he wrote the Summa. There will also be a review on the structure of the work, and the fundamental role of God in the doing of Theology. It is not the intention to provide a commenta...
The Light of Truth - 30
February 27, 2017 21:56 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis is the 30th episode of the Light of Truth. Fr. Luuk Jansen OP talks about the plan for the coming episodes which includes the anwsering of questions which can be send to [email protected]. In the rest of the program the focus is on the start of Lent and lent as a time to refocus, as with the radio program, and to recommit to following Jesus and the Gospel message.
The Light of Truth - 29
February 09, 2017 18:57 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week in the Light of Truth Fr. Luuk Jansen OP talks with bro. Philip Mulryne OP about Marian apparitions. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is coming up on the 11th of February, so this week the Light of Truth looks at the apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes to St. Bernadette. During the conversation other Marian apparitions are also discussed such as n Fatima and the apparition in Knock, Ireland.
The Light of Truth - 28
January 20, 2017 15:02 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week the topic on the Light of Truth is Religious Life and Vocations. Fr. Luuk OP talks with sister Mara Grace OP about vocations discernment and religious life. Sr. Mara Grace is one of the four Dominican Sisters from the Saint Cecilia Congegation from Nashville, Tennessee, and has worked in the vocation office for some time before coming to Ireland last summer. Their story can be found in Episode 20 of the Light of Truth. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican r...
The Light of Truth - 27
January 09, 2017 11:31 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWe have reached the end of the Christmas season. Fr. John Harris OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP have a discussion around the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The story of the Epiphany gives so much to reflect upon. In this hour we look at some of those aspects and how they connect to our own lives. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria – you can listen to the program on ...
Solemn Vespers - 800th Jubilee
December 23, 2016 14:15 - 2 minutes - 23.1 MB VideoTo specifically mark the 800th anniversary of the Dominican Order, which got it's appoval from Pope Honorious III on the 22nd of December 1216, various Dominican communities had specicial celebrations. In St. Saviour's in Dublin a special Holy Hour with Benediction was held in the evening, and Solemn Vespers was celebrated at 6pm. The included video shows a brief summary of the celebration.
The Light of Truth - 26
December 13, 2016 19:16 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis week Fr. Luuk OP continues to look at the Gospel in relation to the season of Advent. This week the focus is one of the main charaters featuring in the season of Advent, the one who "makes the path straight", "the voice crying in the wilderness". Guided by the relevant scripture passage this weeks reflection is mainly on John the Baptist. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT o...
The Light of Truth - 25
December 07, 2016 21:06 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week Fr. Luuk OP continues to look at the Gospel in relation to the season of Advent. Passages in the past week have brought to light the importance of faith in relation to the ministry of Jesus. This time of advent gives us an opportunity for ourselves to reflect on our own faith in relation to Jesus. What do we think of miracles? Do they still happen? Some of the topics that come up in this weeks episode. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on R...
The Light of Truth - 24
December 02, 2016 11:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe have begon the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation, expectation and waiting for the coming of Christ. In this weeks episode Fr Terence OP and Fr. Luuk OP will look at the infancy naratives as found in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. What dot he infancy narritives tell us about the coming of Jesus, how does it connect to ancient history and what does it mean to us in our lives? The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio ...
The Light of Truth - 23
November 17, 2016 20:44 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAs it is the month of November this weeks edition of 'The Light of Truth' talks about the Saint, the Holy Souls and how these are connected to our lives and world. This is the end of the Liturgical Year and the focus is shifting to the world to come. As such it is a good time of the year to think about our own journey, where we are, and where we are going in the licht of all this. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join ...
Video of the diaconate ordination of Philip Mulryne OP
November 04, 2016 14:10 - 2 minutes - 26.8 MB VideoBro. Philip Mulryne OP was ordained deacon in St. Saviour’s Dublin on Saturday the 29th of October. Bro. Philip was ordained by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, during a Mass celebrated at 2:30 pm in St. Saviour’s. Bro. Philip was joined by his family, friends and many Dominican brothers on this joyous occasion. Bro. Philip will with the help of God be ordained to the priesthood sometime during the coming year, so please keep him in your prayers as he continues his studies.
The Light of Truth - 22
October 26, 2016 10:06 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week some of the Irish Dominican Friars were on a mission to Derry. In this weeks program we talk a bit about the mission and also talked about two questions which we received a short while ago through the social media. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria – you can listen to the program on DAB in Dublin or Cork and online using the Radio Maria App or on the web...
The Light of Truth - 21
October 19, 2016 15:59 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn our relationship with God there are many variables. One of the most important things is off course prayer. Prayer can have many different forms and shapes, and many people pray in different ways. This week Fr. Luuk O.P. and Bro. Philip O.P. return to prayer and our relationship with God, and some of the basics that need to be in place to let this relationship flourish. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every ...
The Light of Truth - 20
October 12, 2016 15:43 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBDuring the summer four Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia from Nashville, Tennessee, arrived in Limerick and moved into the Dominican Priory in Glentworth Street. This week on 'the Light of Truth' they share a little about their story, and the daily life as religious sisters. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is a weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria – you can listen to the program on DAB in Dublin or Cor...
The Light of Truth - 19
October 07, 2016 08:43 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThe scriptures occupy a central role in our Christian lives. Through the scriptures God speaks to us, and makes known to us the plan of salvation. At many times during this radio show the scriptures come to the fore as a central aspect in deepening our relationship with God through listening to His Word. This week we will look at the Bible and how God is revealing Himself to us through the books we find within it. Fr. Terence Crotty OP and Fr. Luuk OP have a look at the bible as a whole and...
Opening Academic Year 2016
October 05, 2016 18:35 - 9 minutes - 91 MB VideoThis short video shows a recording of homily given by Fr. John Harris OP at the Mass for the Opening of the Academic Year 2016-1217. The Irish Dominican Province has its own theology Studium, or House of Studies located in the north city center of Dublin. St. Saviour’s Priory houses the student brothers during the years of their initial formation and intellectual studies leading to their ordination to the priesthood. Apart from the brothers of the Irish Dominican Province brothers from the ...
The Light of Truth - 18
September 28, 2016 11:13 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBGod draws us closer to Him through Grace. Grace is our communion, our participation, into the Divine Life of God. The more we are open to grace and participate in the grace of God the more it's transforming effect shapes our lives. Grace does not take away our freedom, but enables us to life instead in total freedom to do what is right, good and beautiful. This week Fr. John Harris OP and Fr. Luuk OP continue to look at what Grace is, and how it can change our lives. The radio program ‘The...
The Light of Truth - 17
September 22, 2016 07:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBOur journey towards God is a gradual process. Through prayer and a search God's Grace starts to work in us and moves us to a closer relationship with Him. But why is this needed, why do we need this grace to be healed in our relationship with God? This week Fr. Eoin OP and Fr. Luuk OP look at the book of Genesis to find some anwsers to this question. The radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Please join us every Wednesday live at 1...
Habit Reception and Simple Professions 2016
September 21, 2016 10:53 - 2 minutes - 23.6 MB VideoThis video shows a brief account of the Mass during which the new novices of the Irish Province of the Dominican Order receive their habit. The reception of the habit, on the feast day of the Exaltation of the Cross which is the Feast of the Province, marks the start of their noviciate. In the noviciate the new novices continue to discern their vocation to the Dominicans in the coming year. In the second part the outgoing novices make their Simple Profession. They promise obedience to the M...
The Light of Truth - 16
September 16, 2016 12:57 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThe radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. This week Fr. Luuk continues to talk about the lived experience of being a Christian. How God connects to us in our lives, and how integrating God into our daily routines makes the lived experience more complete, more wholesome and more satisfying. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria – http://www.radiomaria.ie.
The Light of Truth - 15
September 06, 2016 17:52 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe radio program 'The Light of Truth' is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. This week week the topic is pilgrimages. Recently World Youth Day happened in Poland and the Irish Dominicans also had a pilgrimage to various historical places related to the Dominican Order in Italy. This pilgrimage was in the context of the 800th Jubilee of the Dominican Order. Fr. David Barrins OP and Fr. Eoin Casey OP joined Fr. Luuk Jansen OP in talking about their experiences. Please...
The Light of Truth - 14
September 01, 2016 13:09 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThe radio program ‘The Light of Truth’ is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. Fr. Luuk Jansen OP continues this week with the discussion on prayer. The focus is mainly on using scripture, and how the Word of God can speak in our lives. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria – http://www.radiomaria.ie.
The Light of Truth - 13
August 24, 2016 10:36 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe radio program 'The Light of Truth' is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. This week Fr. John Walsh joins in the studio to continue to talk about prayer, but specifically about the Rosary. Fr. John is the promotor of the Rosary Appostolate in Ireland. The Rosary is a very powerful prayer, and in this program we talked about the history, how to pray to Rosary and how it can make a difference to our lives. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Ma...
The Light of Truth - 12
August 15, 2016 13:46 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThe radio program 'The Light of Truth' is the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland. This week Fr. Luuk Jansen OP continues the talk bro. Philip Mulryan OP. One of the important aspects of our Christian life is how we relate to God. This week we start the talk about prayer and how prayer can make a difference to our lives. Bro. Philip and Fr. Luuk look as some aspects of prayer and how they strengthen our relationship with God. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 ...
The Light of Truth - 11
August 09, 2016 11:53 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week on 'the Light of Truth', the weekly Dominican radio program on Radio Maria Ireland, Fr. Luuk Jansen OP talks with bro. Philip Mulryan OP about the vocation the religious life and the priesthood, with a specific focus on bro. Philip's own vocation story. Please join us every Wednesday live at 14:00 GMT on Radio Maria - http://www.radiomaria.ie.
The Light of Truth - 10
August 02, 2016 11:26 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week on "The Light of Truth", the weekly Dominican Radio program on Radio Maria, Frs. Colm OP, Matthew OP and Luuk OP reflect on thier second aniversary of their ordination to the priesthood. In this weeks program we talk a bit about the journey of both Fr. Colm and Fr. Matthew, and what brought them to become a Dominican and a priest.
The Light of Truth - 09
July 26, 2016 07:32 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis weeks episode of The Light of Truth on Radio Maria Ireland is also recorded in Knockadoon Camp, co. Cork. Knockadoon Camp is a Dominican Youth Camp in Ireland, and during the recordings the Dominican Youth Weeks were in progress. Last week Fr. Luuk OP talked to Fr. Maurice OP and Bro. Philip OP about the the camp and the activities during the Youth Week(s). This week members of last years NET ministries team are the guests. They will tell about their role during the cathecesis session ...
Priestly Ordinations 2016
July 24, 2016 09:41 - 6 minutes - 67.7 MB VideoThe Irish Dominican friars rejoiced as eight of their brothers were ordained to the priesthood in Saint Saviour’s Dominican church, Dominick Street in Dublin. The ordaining prelate was Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of the Diocese of Castries in the Caribbean. Archbishop Rivas is part of the Irish Dominican province and came specially over to ordain our eight brothers in this special year of the 800th Jubilee of the Dominican Order. The brothers ordained to the priesthood are brs David McGovern...
The Light of Truth - 08
July 16, 2016 19:49 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week "the Light of Truth" is recorded in Knockadoon, co. Cork. In Knockadoon the Dominicans run a youth camp, called Knockadoon Camp. During the summer various different groups come to the camp to provide a week away with various themes. Knockadoon has a capacity up to about 150 people, and these numbers are occasionally topped. During this week the Knockadoon Youth Weeks are on, and Fr. Luuk OP talks with Fr. Maurice OP and Br. Philip OP about Knockadoon and espeically what the Knocka...
The Light of Truth - 07
July 11, 2016 09:10 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis week in "The Light of Truth" Fr. David Barrins OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP continue the discussion on the topic of "Faith and Science". The perception these days seems often that Faith and Science are opposed to each other. However, a more carefull investigation into the fact actually shows the opposite, that Faith and Science complement each other. Science is not against Faith, but actually supports and confirms it. In this and the following episode Fr. David and Fr. Luuk will continue ...
The Light of Truth - 06
July 02, 2016 15:24 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week in "The Light of Truth", the weekly Dominican Radio program on Radio Maria Ireland, Fr. David Barrins OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP discuss the topic of "Faith and Science". The perception these days seems often that Faith and Sciecne are opposed to each other. However, a more carefull investigation into the fact actually shows the opposite, that Faith and Science complement each other. Science is not against Faith, but actually supports and confirms it. In this and the following epis...
The Light of Truth - 05
June 24, 2016 19:41 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis is the fifth episode of the Dominican radio program ‘Light of Truth’, recorded and broadcasted by Radio Maria Ireland. In this episde Fr. Luuk Jansen OP gvies his own personal testimony of how he changed from being an unbaptised agnostic to a priest in the Dominican Order. This journey is very much initiated by scientific research and this episode will be followed by two episodes looking specifically at faith and science.
The Light of Truth - 04
June 16, 2016 19:20 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis is the 4th episode of the Dominican radio program ‘Light of Truth’, recorded and broadcasted by Radio Maria Ireland. In this episde Fr. Brian Doyle OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP continue the discusion about what we can know about God. Last week we finished by talking about the need for revelation and this week we look a little more into what we can know about God and how.
The Light of Truth - 03
June 01, 2016 06:31 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis third episode of the Dominican radio program ‘Light of Truth’, recorded and broadcasted by Radio Maria Ireland. This program continues on the topic of Faith and moves toward the way God reveals Himself to us and invitates us to communion with Himself. In this third episode it is Fr. John Harris OP who joins Fr. Luuk Jansen OP in the studio to continue the conversation.
The Light of Truth - 02
May 12, 2016 20:09 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis second episode of the Dominican radio program ‘Light of Truth’, recorded and broadcasted by Radio Maria Ireland, focusses on Faith. What is faith, what difference does faith make in our lives? In this second episode Br. Jesse Maingot OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP will tease out some of the questions on our knowledge of God through faith.
The Light of Truth - 01
May 06, 2016 10:47 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis is first episode of the Dominican radio program 'Light of Truth', recorded and broadcasted by Radio Maria Ireland. In this program we will look at the connection between our Catholic Faith and our daily lives. In this first episode Fr. David Barrins OP and Fr. Luuk Jansen OP will start with a base by looking at society and the thirst of the human heart for God.
The Irish Province
March 03, 2016 13:59 - 5 minutes - 57.7 MB VideoThis year the Dominican Order celebrates their 800th Jubilee of the foundation of the order. This short video gives some history of the Irish Province since the Dominicans arrived in Ireland almost 800 years ago in 1224.
Contemplation, Learning and the University in Aquinas
January 29, 2016 11:28 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBOn the occasion of the Jubilee 800, and on the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, there was a ‘Jubilee Aquinas Lecture’. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Rik Van Nieuwenove, Lecturer in Theology at the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The lecture, entitled “Contemplation, Learning and the University in Aquinas”, was followed by the celebration of Solemn Vespers in the church with the community of St. Saviour’s. This is the audio recording of the l...
Diaconate Ordinations 2016
January 12, 2016 17:01 - 3 minutes - 30.6 MB VideoBrs Pat Desmond and Kevin O’Reilly were ordained by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, on the Feast of the Epiphany. The Provincial, Fr. Gregory Carroll OP mentioned at the end of the mass that the Irish Province had not had this many deacons since the early 70’s. Please keep the new (and old) deacons in your prayers as they prepare for their priestly ordination in the summer.
Opening of the Jubilee - 800 years
November 06, 2015 18:41 - 1 minute - 15.8 MB VideoThis short video gives an impression of the celebration of the start of the 800 years Jubilee of the Dominican Order. Many of the brethren came from all over Ireland to share in the celebration which included two talks, one on the history of the Irish Province, and a second on the Theology of Jubilee in the Old Testament. After the two talks there were was Solemn Vespers and a festive dinner.
Reception of Habits 2015
September 18, 2015 08:28 - 2 minutes - 22.6 MB VideoWe are delighted to welcome our four new novices to the Province. During the 11am mass in St. Mary's, Cork, the Provincial, Fr. Gregory Carroll OP, clothed the new novices in the habit of the Dominican Order. The new novices were joined by their family and friends as well as many of the brethren from around the country. The Novice Master, Fr. Stephen Hutchinson OP, now takes charge of the novices for the coming year. The novices begin to live the life of a Dominican, praying with the commun...
Mass for Closing of the Academeic Year 2015
June 15, 2015 21:17 - 10 minutes - 97.7 MB VideoThis video is a recording of the homily given by Fr. John Harris OP, the Regent of Studies for the Irish province, at the Mass for the closing of the Academic Year 2015. The Mass was celebtrated in our Studium in Dublin by Fr. Harris who was joined by the community and the teaching staff of the Studium.
Diaconate Ordinations 2015
March 18, 2015 10:42 - 3 minutes - 29 MB VideoThe Irish Province of the Dominicans rejoiced today at the ordination to the Diaconate of six of its student brothers. Br's David McGovern, Damian Polly, Ronan Connolly, Daragh McNally, Conor McDonough and Eoin Casey were ordained this afternoon by His Grace, Diarmuid Martin, the Archbishop of Dublin. Many of the brothers from the wider province were present to witness the largest ordination in the province since the early 1970's. The six brothers ordained have been studying philosophy and ...
Mass for Feast of St Thomas Aquinsa 2015
February 10, 2015 23:39 - 3 minutes - 35.9 MB VideoThis a video of the mass celebrated in St Saviours church, Dublin on the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas by the Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown and members of the Dominican community.
Symposium: Higher Education in Ireland
November 19, 2014 17:24 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis month at the St Saviour's Symposium, Dr Susan Hegarty (St Patrick's College, Drumcondra) spoke about what's happening in Higher Education in Ireland, and proposed some practices Catholics in education can establish in order to help re-focus education on the higher things.
Priestly Ordinations 2014
September 20, 2014 06:42 - 8 minutes - 103 MB VideoOn the 5th of July brothers Colm Mannion OP and Luuk Dominiek Jansen OP were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Dairmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland. It was a very prayer and joyful day. Please see this short video for an impression of the Mass and Ordination ceremony.
Solemn Professions 2014
September 10, 2014 20:55 - 3 minutes - 33.8 MB VideoOn the 7th of September six Dominican brothers made their solemn vows to the Dominican Order. The Solemn Vows are their profession to be part of the order until death. Brothers David McGovern OP, Damian Polly OP, Ronan Connolly OP, Daragh McNally OP, Conor McDonough OP and Eoin Casey OP made their profession in the hands of Fr Gregory Carroll OP, prior provincial of the Irish Province, in St Saviour’s Church, Dublin. Please have a look at the video below to get an impression of the celebra...
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
April 16, 2014 18:28 - 23 minutes - 223 MB VideoThe Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Sung on Good Friday in Saint Saviour's Dominican Church, Dublin, Ireland.
John Paul II, World Youth Days
April 06, 2014 21:06 - 10 minutes - 109 MB VideoThis is the third episode of this three episode series on some of the themes in the pontificate of Blessed John Paul II. This episode focusses on the 'World Youth Days'. The first episode looked at the 'New Evangelisation' and the second on the 'Culture of Life'.
John Paul II: The culture of life
March 29, 2014 19:54 - 10 minutes - 98.5 MB VideoThis is the second episode of this three episode series on some of the themes in the pontificate of Blessed John Paul II. This episode focusses on the 'Culture of Life'. The first episode looked at the 'New Evangelisation' and the third on the 'World Youth Days'.