The Convent of the Haye-aux-Bonshommes

“We know that our Order, from the beginning, was especially for preaching and the salvation of souls.  That is why our efforts must mainly enable us to be useful to the soul of our neighbor.   Intimately associated with this end are education and defense of the truth of the Catholic faith, by speech, in the courts, and numerous writings.   This requires that we obtain this purpose by preaching and teaching the abundance and fullness of our contemplation, following the example of our Holy Father Dominic, who to win souls, spoke of God or to God. “  

(Constitutions of the Order of Preachers)

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