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Saint Thomas Aquinas

Who was Saint Thomas Aquinas Thomas Aquinas, born around 1225 in Roccasecca, Italy, was a prominent theologian and philosopher who combined theological principles of faith with philosophical principles of reason. He was the youngest of at least nine children in a...

Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine of Siena Saint Catherine of Siena, born in Italy in 1347, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 14th century. She is best known for her mystical experiences, her role in the Avignon papacy, and her influence on the political and...

Saint Dominic de Guzman

St. Dominic de Guzman St. Dominic de Guzman, also known as Dominic of Caleruega, was a Spanish-born Catholic priest and founder of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order. Born in 1170 in Caleruega, Castile, Spain, Dominic’s life was marked by a...

Easter Vigil 2024

The Priory of St. Dominic celebrated Easter Vigil on March 31st at 10:00 pm. The great night was filled with joy and solemnity. After the mass, the community and the faithful gathered to share some refreshments. 

The Way of the Cross on Good Friday

On this Good Friday in the Diocese of Macao, the Bishop, Religious Priests and Sisters, and the faithful gather together in a solemn procession of the Way of the Cross. Starting in Flora Garden and culminating at the top of Guia Hill, this annual tradition organized...

Holy Week Recollection

We begin our Holy week with recollection, which is an invitation for us to reflect on two questions (Fr. Fausto Gomez OP). Who is Christ for you? According to the Scriptures, Christ is revealed to us in Scripture as the Son of God, the Savior of the world, the Word...

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday  Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a time when the Church solemnly commemorates the events leading to Christ's Passion and Resurrection. The day is filled with contrasts, as joyful acclamations at Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem quickly turn...

Many happy returns of the day!

The Priory celebrated the birthdays of February-born brothers. The celebrants were Br. Francis Therman, O.P and Br. John Theresan, O.P. The community greeted them with the warmest wishes. It was a joyous occasion that brought everyone together in celebration of...

Lent is a time to Practice Charitable works through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

Lent is a period of forty days before Easter Sunday, during which we are invited to prepare ourselves for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. It is a time of penance, fasting, and prayer to remind us as believers of Jesus' own forty-day fast before His Passion....

Story of a Young Friar

Brother Peter Nyi Nyi Aung is a simple-professed Dominican student brother. He is from Myanmar and is...

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