The triduum honoring St. Dominic de Guzman opened with a call for the faithful to pray the Rosary and to recognize the dignity God gives every person, according to The Varsitarian.
The three-day observance, held ahead of the Solemnity of St. Dominic, began with Masses dedicated to the saint, as reported by ust.edu.ph. During the opening service, a reflection on St. Dominic’s life urged attendees to take up the Rosary as a regular practice.
The Varsitarian reports that the opening message tied the Rosary to a broader theme of embracing one’s God-given dignity. The reflection, delivered by a speaker identified as Fr. Seño, drew on St. Dominic’s own example to encourage the faithful, according to ust.edu.ph.
The triduum is a traditional period of prayer and preparation leading up to a major feast day. In this case, it marks the Solemnity of St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominicans. The events appear to be centered at the University of Santo Tomas, given the involvement of Thomasians mentioned in the reports.
The university’s own announcement listed the triduum Masses as part of the honor given to St. Dominic. The combination of the Rosary call and the dignity theme suggests a focus on personal devotion and spiritual self-worth during the observance.
What to watch next: whether the remaining days of the triduum will expand on the dignity theme or introduce additional elements from St. Dominic’s life and legacy.
