Preaching is declaring God's truth. It is a means to save souls.
St. Dominic requested that his friars be dedicated specifically for preaching, hence their name, "friars preachers." They are not monks, who do not preach. They are not diocesan priests, who are pastors. Friars are centered on proclaiming the Word of God.
Jesus Christ asked His Apostles to spread His Word. The Apostles passed it on to their successors, the bishops. Today the bishops entrust the preaching of the Word, not only to priests but also to those trained to preach, and have a solid faith formation dedicated to God's truth.
This is the vocation of the Lay Fraternities of Saint Dominic. Today, the laity must share the call to preach.
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