is a systematic theologian, lecturer, retreat leader, and author. He taught for many years at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. He has served in varied administrative roles for the friars of his Dominican Central Province. He currently resides in Chicago.
Fr. Donald Goergen, OP points out that hope does not always come easily, and challenges us to cling to hope, trusting that our hope ultimately lies with Jesus.
Fr. Donald Goergen, OP asks us to take on the challenge of living as the Beatitudes envision, a quintessentially Christian life, that is pure of heart, poor in spirit, and completely focussed on God.
Fr. Don Goergen, OP speaks of the Apostle Andrew who, having brought his brother Peter to the Lord, was overshadowed by him in importance to the church.