"When St. Dominic was born, his mother had a strange vision of her son as a dog holding a burning torch in his mouth. He broke away from her and set the world on fire. If her vision eventually came true - St. Dominic did indeed change the world - throughout his youth and into early adulthood there were absolutely no signs of it coming to fruition. As a boy, he was unremarkable and untroublesome. He enjoyed quietly reading, was neither popular nor unpopular with other boys, and showed a normal piety, devout but not excessive, when it came to church. Like other small children, he pretended to play Mass and, further, was much impressed with the idea of becoming a cloistered monk. He seemed destined for a quiet life. . . .
"That's not what happened. Not at all. Today, St. Dominic is one of the most famous saints of his era, often mentioned in the same breath as St. Francis. The religious order he began has adherents worldwide who call themselves Dominicans in his honor.
"Here's what happened. . . ."
In a recent commentary based on the life of St. Dominic, Father Michael Rennier
reflected on the importance of importance of patience and quiet preparation before making big decisions.
To access Fr. Rennier's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Michael Rennier: St. Dominic on the value of quiet preparation before making big decisions (14 MAY 23)
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