Chronicle Report: Provincial Chapter of the Dominicans of the Our Lady of the Rosary Province
Royal Monastery of St. Thomas, Ávila, Spain
August 27, 2025
The tenth day of the Provincial Chapter of the Dominicans of the Our Lady of the Rosary Province, held on August 27, 2025, at the Royal Monastery of St. Thomas in Ávila, Spain, was another day dedicated to commission work, focusing on the discussion and approval of key topics. The day featured active participation in assemblies and a meaningful evening Mass. Below is a detailed chronicle of the day’s activities.
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
The day centered on the continued efforts of the commissions, with general assemblies addressing critical themes and ongoing fraternal engagement.
-8:00 – Laudes (Morning Prayer): The day began with Morning Prayer, setting a spiritual foundation for the work ahead.
-8:45 – Desayuno (Breakfast): A nourishing breakfast prepared the brothers for the day’s tasks.
-9:30 – Trabajo de comisiones (Commission’s work): The commissions resumed their work, refining documents and preparing for the general assembly.
-10:00 – Reanudación de la asamblea general (Resumption of the general assembly): The general assembly reconvened to discuss and approve the topic “Synergy between Dominican life and mission.” The Provincial Prior, Fr. Mariano González Martín, acted as the translator facilitating effective communication.
-11:00 – Descanso (Break): During the break, brothers continued engaging in discussions, extending their dialogue beyond the formal assembly.
-13:30 – Comida (Lunch): The midday meal provided another opportunity for brothers to share ideas and reflections, maintaining the spirit of collaboration.
-14:30 – Recreación (Recreation): During recreation time, brothers continued their discussions, fostering a sense of community and mutual support.
-16:00 – Reanudación de la asamblea general (Resumption of the general assembly): The general assembly resumed in the afternoon to discuss and address the topics “Strengthening the missionary spirit of the Province” and “Vocation promotion, discernment, studies and formation.”
-17:30 – Descanso (Break): A brief break allowed for rest and informal exchanges.
-18:00 – Trabajo de comisiones (Commission’s work): The commissions continued their efforts, finalizing details related to the day’s topics.
-19:30 – Vísperas y Misa (Evening Prayer and Mass): The evening Mass was presided over by the Provincial Prior, Fr. Mariano González Martín, with Fr. Pedro Juan delivering the homily. He emphasized that as preachers of truth, we should proclaim it through our lives to counter the hypocrisy of the world.
-21:00 – Cena (Dinner): Dinner closed the day, offering a moment to reflect on the day’s discussions and the homily’s call to authentic witness.
The active engagement of the brothers across all settings, combined with the approval of significant topics and the inspiring homily, reinforced the chapter’s focus on living out the Dominican mission as it approaches its final stages.
Reported by the Chronicler of the Provincial Chapter
Royal Monastery of St. Thomas , Ávila, Spain
August 27, 2025