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Part 1. Dominican Spirituality, Where it all began

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Last week, on the memorial day for saint Ignatius of Loyola, we spoke more about the key elements that has been a driving force of the Ignatian Spirituality that is a cornerstone for the Society of Jesus[Jesuits].  Today, we lay foundation to a 5 part write up,  that will highlight among other things,  the Dominican Spirituality and its purpose for the search of truth. First and foremost  wish to thank my Sister Veronica Masinga,TOSD of the the provincial lay Dominicans of south Africa for being  my teacher,on the sidelines. I have for the last year studying authorities that talk more about the Dominican spirituality especially on its importance of personal study and contemplation.  After exploring the ignatian spirituality that strongly focuses on finding God in all thing and discernment, I wish to speak about the Dominican spirituality. The order of saint Dominic was founded in the 13th century by a Spanish priest Saint Dominic as the Order of...