God showered His blessings upon us, the students and staff of the University of St. Joseph (USJ) in Macau, in the opening Mass for the new school year 2024-25. On Wednesday, September 4th, the University held a Mass to supplicate the Holy Spirit to pour His blessings upon us. The Mass was presided over by the Chaplain of the University, on behalf of the Bishop, and con-celebrated by some professors of the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy. The Rector served as deacon in the Mass and delivered an inspiring homily, exhorting us to be closer to God and to study assiduously, in order to bring God’s Good News to the world. His homily was a reminder that we are part of a Catholic University, whose identity is to cultivate good citizens and form evangelizers. After the Mass, all the participants were invited to share in a fraternal meal.
The Mass was in honor of the Holy Spirit.
The Student Brothers coordinated the singing at the Mass.
Written by Bro. Marcus Tan, OP
Pictures taken from: USJ Chaplaincy’s Facebook Page
On the memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, today, student brother, Bro. Orlando Lopes, O.P. renewed his religious vows at the Convento Del Santisimo Rosario in Madrid. Prior Provincial Fr. Ruben Martinez Ortega, O.P. received the profession. Bro. Orlando is from Timor-Leste. Let us continue praying for him to be faithful and persevere in his Dominican vocation!
The Priory celebrated the birthdays of the brothers who were born in June.
The celebrants were Br. Joseph Naing Ling Hung, O.P, Br. Xaverio, O.P, and Br. Ephream Nay Myo Thu, O.P. The community greeted them with the warmest wishes.
It was a joyous occasion that brought everyone together in celebration of community life and fraternity.
Today, at the memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, thirteen student brothers renewed their religious vows in the Priory’s chapel of St. Dominic. Conventual Prior, Fr. Javier González Izquierdo, OP, presides over the solemn Eucharistic celebration and receives the professions of the brothers. In his homily, Fr. Javier reminds us that the renewing of vows should not be just a symbol but the renewing of persons. The thirteen brothers are from different countries: one from Korea, six from Myanmar, and six from Timor-Leste. Let us continue praying for them to be faithful and persevere in their Dominican vocation!
On June 13, 2024, upon the memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, the University of St. Joseph gave thanks to God for the Academic Year 2023-2024. The solemn mass was offered inside the university chapel of the Holy Cross. Bishop Stephen Lee presided over as main celebrant and delivered the homily. The Student Brothers joined in choir, offertory, and intercession. After the Mass, the brothers enjoyed their lunch together with the other attendees.
