Chronicle Report: Provincial Chapter of the Dominicans of the Our Lady of the Rosary Province
Royal Monastery St. Thomas , Ávila, Spain
August 26, 2025
The ninth day of the Provincial Chapter of the Dominicans of the Our Lady of the Rosary Province, held on August 26, 2025, at the Royal Monastery St. Thomas in Ávila, Spain, was another day dedicated to commission work, focusing on the approval of key documents and spiritual reflection. Below is a detailed chronicle of the day’s activities.
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
The day centered on the ongoing commission work, with assemblies for document approval and an evening Mass that reinforced community values.
-8:00 – Laudes (Morning Prayer): The day began with Morning Prayer, setting a spiritual tone for the tasks ahead.
-8:45 – Desayuno (Breakfast): A nourishing breakfast prepared the brothers for the day’s work.
-9:30 – Trabajo de comisiones (Commission’s work): The commissions resumed their efforts, advancing the drafting and review of the final documents.
-11:00 – Descanso (Break): A brief break allowed participants to rest and reflect.
-12:00 – General assembly for the approval of the first document: At noon, all the brothers assembled to approve the first commission document, themed “Communion at all levels.” The brothers participated in an active and effective discussion, offering suggestions and amendments. They worked in communion for the common good of the Province.
-13:30 – Comida (Lunch): The midday meal provided a moment of rest and fellowship.
-14:30 – Trabajo de comisiones (Commission’s work): The commissions continued their work, preparing documents for the next assembly.
-16:00 – Resumption of the general assembly: At 4 in the afternoon, the general assembly resumed to continue the discussion and approval process. By the end of the day, the commission work on “Communion at all levels” and “Governance, economic administration and statutes” was approved. All the brothers engaged diligently.
-17:30 – Descanso (Break): Another break allowed for a moment of relaxation.
-18:00 – Trabajo de comisiones (Commission’s work): The commissions finalized the details of their documents.
-19:30 – Vísperas y Misa (Evening Prayer and Mass): The evening Mass was presided over by Fr. Raymond Mi and Fr. Javier Gonzále delivered a homily in which he stated that we are all equal in the eyes of God. No one is superior to others. Our lives should be lived with justice, mercy, and fidelity. Service to the Church is service to God, service to the people with justice, mercy, and fidelity.
-21:00 – Cena (Dinner): Dinner closed the day, providing space to reflect on the day’s progress and the inspiring message of the homily.
The approval of key documents and the emphasis on communion, strengthened the spirit of collaboration among the brothers, aligning with Dominican values as the chapter nears its conclusion.
Reported by the Chronicler of the Provincial Chapter
Royal Monastery St. Thomas , Ávila, Spain
August 27, 2025