Saturday, August 11, 2007

The Dominicans in the Philippines: The hounds of Truth

Illuminating mankind’s path toward salvation, the “hounds of God” continue to bear the torch of truth on their mouths since their father, St. Dominic de Guzman, founded the Order of Preachers in 1216.

According to Fr. Roy Rodriguez O.P., provincial promoter of vocations of the Dominicans in the Philippines, ignorance is the origin of sin, and teaching the truth is the only way to liberate mankind from error.

Joey Velasco and his ‘Journey of Faith’: Images drawing strength from Christ

Despite his acclaimed artworks, businessman-artist Joey Velasco still doesn’t like to be labeled a painter. He prefers to be called a “heartist."

“I make it a point that I experienced first what I feel strongly about before I paint something,” Velasco told the Varsitarian.