 The friars were surprised to see that he had a sharp mind with a good grasp of the complexities of theological and philosophical subject so much so that he was sent to the college in Paris to further his studies.On his return from Paris when he completed his theological studies his speech impediment became the problem which the authorities of the order had feared from the beginning.Preaching was an expected part of each friar's life which would prove to be problematic for Dominici.