Prayer

To contemplate and to share with others the fruits of contemplation

This particular Dominican motto is at the heart of our mendicant Order.  St. Dominic's inspiration was to unite a contemplative life with an apostolic life. No longer confined to a monastery or cloister, this marriage compels a true Dominican to be both contemplative and apostolic.

We participate daily in the following:

• Celebrate the Eucharist
• Chant the Liturgy of the Hours
• Recite the Rosary daily

Likewise, we daily feed our minds and hearts by

• Meditation and contemplation of the mysteries of our redemption
• Devotion to Eucharistic adoration
• Study of the Scriptures 

Other features of our prayer include the following:

• Remembering deceased members of our families, our congregation, and the entire Order as we daily pray Psalm 130, the DeProfundis,  after each liturgical hour.
• Honoring our deceased parents, the Dominican Order and our benefactors on three special days in the Dominican calendar.
• Singing the Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) intercedes with Mary at the end of each day.