Charism of St. Dominic

Dominicans all over the world continue to draw upon the charism of St. Dominic in serving as preachers of the Gospel. To be a Dominican is to be part of a family that includes cloistered nuns, ordained and non-ordained friars, religious sisters, and laity. Dominicans are formed throughout their entire lives according to the four pillars established by St. Dominic: Prayer, Study, Ministry and Community. The Dominican tradition of spirituality is rooted in common life: liturgical prayer and meditation, study, and ministry of the Word. Dominican spirituality is meant to bear the fruit of an active apostolate - one that is very much involved in the world. It is a life of contemplation joined with ministry to one's neighbor.