Lay Dominicans Are...
We are men and women, singles and couples living a Christian life with a Dominican spirituality in the secular world. We find our inspiration following the same spiritual path taken by many saints, blessed, and other holy men and women throughout the almost 800 year history of the Dominican Order.
As Dominicans, we strive to live this vocation to holiness by living within the elements of Dominican life based on Prayer, Study, Community, and Apostolate, the four pillars of Dominican Spirituality.
Prayer
We strive to make part of our daily life reception of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours, along with personal meditation and prayer, including the Rosary. This commitment provides the strength necessary for our way of life.
Study
Prayerful study prepares us for the mission of the Order: preaching, in whatever fashion our state in life allows or occasions. Scripture, documents of the Church and spiritual and theological writers are the foundation of our continual effort to know the Truth.
Community
We are brothers and sisters, sharing a common spirit, who nurture and encourage one another. We are a worldwide community, and meet in local chapters or prochapters. Our communities are governed democratically. Each of us share in our brothers’ and sisters’ struggle to live the Gospel.
Apostolate
We are active witnesses, striving to give service, compassion and enrichment to others. We achieve this through our holy preaching, Ministry of the Word, or our participation in various activities or initiatives..
