Barry University has made it a tradition of participating with other Dominican Universities in the US at the yearly Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference. Barry students who would like to go are given a full scholarship (including airfare) and are required to commit to one year of service with Campus
Those who follow the teachings of St. Dominic were called to preach the Truth to others that all persons might live in freedom and love. Preaching the Word of God and living that Word are One for the Dominicans (the Order of Preachers).
Founded in Faith. Dominicans preach in action—they are called to make the preaching real. Based in a faith grounded in the recognition of God's love for all Creation and God's desire for its flourishing, they believe they can make the preaching real. They encourage all people, whatever their path, to answer God's call--to love God and neighbor in response to God's outpouring love.
Love's Call to Service and Justice. We cannot flourish unless all flourish. All are called to love and serve others and to care for Creation. In 2006, the Dominican Family issued a Call to Justice that framed their active expression of love for all Creation by outlining specific issues they would address:
- Care of Creation
- Encouraging a Culture of Peace
- Establishing Global Partnerships
Initiatives were developed to address each issue, all specific to contemporary world conditions:
- Global Warming
- The death penalty
- Disarmament
- Iraq
- Israel and Palestine
- Africa
- Columbia
- Migration/immigration
- Human trafficking
- United Nations