DOMINICAN
PREACHER
Deeply rooted in solid ground of God’s enlivening Word,
nurtured by prayer and contemplation, study, community,
listening and responding to the Word.
PREACHER, Truth Bearer, Tireless Torch,
lighting the weary world starved for hope and meaning,
dispelling myths, unmasking idols of our day with the Light of
Truth
moved to compassion by the evils and misfortunes of our time.
PREACHER, Daring Dreamer,
of a world winnowed of falsehood, freed from violence and war,
transformed by God’s healing touch, bringing new life into dark
places,
lighting the world with hope.
PREACHER, standing tall,
sent to the farthest reaches, across culture, class and creed,
searching, probing with great vigor, faithfully reflecting
the goodness, mercy and splendor of our God.
Sr. Brenda Walsh, OP
Preaching
is at the heart of the Dominican vocation. The Dominican Leadership Conference
claims for all members of the Dominican Family the right to preach, and commits
itself to the struggle this claim entails. The injustices of our day compel us
to place the charism of preaching at the service of the poor and powerless. The
Dominican prophetic message, rooted in experience, study and prayer, will move
both preachers and hearers of the word to act for the transformation of
oppressive structures. The Conference on its part will act corporately,
confronting evil with the Gospel and working for the construction of a just
world order.
