Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest, Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.
Today is the Feast Day of Dominic de Guzmán, better known as the founder of the Dominican Order of priests and brothers. Dominic was born in Spain on this day in August, 1170, and died, almost to the day, 51 years later. His life proves the axiom that it is not how long we live, but how well we live our lives. Dominic grew up in a well-to-do family in Spain. His mother, Joan, who was beautified by Pope Leo XII in 1829, and his father, Felix, were able to send Dominic away to study at the age of 14. After devoting 6 years to the study of the arts and 4 years to theology, he was ordained a…
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