Called to Preach: the Radical Liberation of the Lay Dominican Calling:

In 1216, the Order of Preachers was established. Its mission was to preach the good news of Jesus Christ and battle heresy at a time when only bishops preached. In their opulence, bishops left the people in despair and the itinerant, mendicant priests who professed poverty and obedience won hearts and minds for Christ. Today, in the early 21st century, the number of religious vocations within the Order is nearly halved, the worldview grows more despairing and postmodern with each day. Nearl...