Renewal of Religious Profession

Renewal of Religious Profession

A yearly recurrent ephemerides at this community of St Dominic’s Priory in Macau is the religious profession renewal of some of the student brothers. This year the event took place on 21 June. On that day, seventeen brothers, wearing their black and white...
ASH WEDNESDAY 2022: Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine

ASH WEDNESDAY 2022: Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine

This year 2022, the Ash Wednesday, which in the liturgical calendar marks the beginning of our Lenten journey towards Easter, was a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine, as requested by Pope Francis. Here at St Dominic’s in Macau, the community Mass was...
25th Anniversary of the University of Saint Joseph

25th Anniversary of the University of Saint Joseph

On Friday, 18 March 2022, the University of Saint Joseph in Macau celebrated its 25th Year Anniversary with a Mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, presided over by the diocesan Bishop, D. Stephen Lee. The Rector of the University, Rev. Deacon Stephen...
Advent is a Time of Preparation

Advent is a Time of Preparation

What is Advent? The word Advent is derived from the Latin word advenire, meaning ‘to come’, referring to the coming of Christ. In the Catholic Church, Advent refers to the four weeks preceding Christmas, a time of liturgical celebration that highlights the...
Where does virtue come from?

Where does virtue come from?

We all want good things, when we encounter something good, whether it be the type of food, or car, or smartphone, our first question is often: where can I get that? Virtue is a good thing. A virtuous person possesses an undeniable appeal. A virtuous person can inspire...
Holy Week: A time for reflection and mission strengthening

Holy Week: A time for reflection and mission strengthening

Easter is one of the most important festivities for Christianity, as it brings us to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a moment that invites us to reflect on the victory of life over death, the victory of love over hatred. And also about our...