A Dog With a Torch

St. Dominic de Guzman Lights the Way

Aug 07, 2024

A RHYMING RIDDLE: What do you call a brilliant illumination?
A bright light

Ever had a strange dream and wondered “what in the world” it meant? Before Dominic was born, his mother had a dream of a dog with a torch in his mouth running around the world setting everything on fire. She came to learn that the dream meant her son would be a great preacher, who would set the world ablaze with his words.

Dominic has been called the Lord’s Dog because he was loyal, hardworking, and protective. Dominic was deeply loyal to praying and following God’s will. He was hardworking, traveling far and wide to preach the Gospel. Dominic was protective of the Catholic Church that Christ founded. He did this by preaching and teaching about the truth of Jesus Christ, and His Church.

Dominic spread the light of Christ into a world lost in dark confusion. In his time, there were many misleading and false beliefs. As a student, Dominic studied hard and developed a deep understanding of scripture and theology. Then, as a preacher and teacher, he had discussions with those misled by the false teachings, illuminating clarity and charity to them. Dominic de Guzman truly was a hardworking hound, and his bright light still shines today!

MYSTERY POEM

Hint: The answer can be found in the saint biography at the top of the newsletter.

WHAT AM I ? ? ? ? ?

(Answer key is at the end of the newsletter.)

JOKES

Why did Dominic’s mom put candy under his pillow?
So he would have sweet dreams

Dominic had a dream in which someone shouted,
“On your mark . . . get set. . .”
And then he woke with a start!

Why did Dominic take a nap?
He was dog-tired

Why did the hound go sit in the shade?
Because he was a hot dog

What do you call a wild dog that meditates?
Aware wolf

What did the dog say to the tree?
You’re all bark and no bite

RHYMING RIDDLES

The riddles in this edition of Faith Full of Fun were selected by Oliver, age 9.

Think of synonyms for the two clues given to solve the riddle. The answers are always two words that rhyme. (And, at least one of the answer words relates to the newsletter theme.)

Example: brilliant + illumination = bright light

1. adorned head + hunting dog = ________ _________

2. covered shelter + burning stick = _______ _______

3. clergy speaker + educator = _______ _______

4. mutt + conversation = _______ ________

ANSWER KEY is at the end of the newsletter.

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Lord, you enlightened your Church through St. Dominic's teaching and preaching. Help us work hard to be a torch of truth and love today to those lost in dark confusion.

St. Dominic de Guzman, pray for us!