As Dominicans we embrace a life of Gospel poverty and simplicity, just as Benedictine or Trappist monks do. As followers of the Rule of Saint Augustine, and exhorted by Saint Dominic’s last will and testament, we “hold all things in common” (as did the first disciples in the Acts of the Apostles).
Finally, we share in the office of the apostles by proclaiming the Gospel in every time and place – evangelizing, combating heresy and error, and performing the spiritual works of mercy .
Nourished by our life in common, plus many hours at study and prayer, we offer our very lives for the sake of preaching the Gospel through prayer. What we receive from the Lord, we pass on to others; sharing the fruits of our contemplation, so that all may come to know and love God.
