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Monthly Archives: June 2012
In Celebration of ADDU Research Publications
We come together this afternoon in formal celebration of 101 persons in our academic community who have published. Ms. Bing Chan, chairperson of the University Research Council, has shown us the extent of these publications, some of which have been … Continue reading
He Must Increase, We Must Decrease
[Homily: Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. 6.23.12] Normally, the memorial of a saint coincides with the day of his or her death. For the day of a saint’s death on earth, we believe, is the day … Continue reading
The Law of the Spirit of Life
[Homily: Mass of the Holy Spirit, ADDU Law School, 6/22/12] At the beginning of this month, when I addressed the joint faculties of the Ateneo de Davao University, I challenged all to come together to in a shared effort to … Continue reading
Posted in Homily
Tagged ADDU, Holy Spirit, Law of the Spirit of Life, Mass of the Holy Spirit
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Tribute to Archbishop Fernando Capalla
[Closing Remarks: Tribute to Abp. Fernando Capalla, June 18, 2012] Most Rev. Fernando R. Capalla, DD, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Davao, Most Rev. Romulo Valles, DD, Archsbishop of the Archdiocese of Davao, Our prayer leaders, Fr. Erwin Torres, … Continue reading
Sacred Space and Sublime Challenges
[Homily: Blessing of the Temporary Chapel, ADDU, 6.19.12] Yesterday, we celebrated our last liturgy in the Old Chapel. Today, we are in what was our multi-purpose auditorium. We have done our best to fix it up as a temporary chapel … Continue reading
Rekindling the Call to Spirituality and Excellence
[Recollection to Faculty and Staff, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, 6/15/12] It is a great privilege for me to be here for this recollection – part of the grand celebration of the Centennial of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. I have … Continue reading
Letter to President Aquino: Reject SMI/XSTRATA Mine Proposal in Social Justice
June 8, 2012 His Excellency Benigno Simeon C. Aquino, III President of the Republic of the Philippines New Executive Building, Malacañang Palace J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila Your Excellency: Peace! We are gratified that Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI)/XStrata has … Continue reading
Posted in Official Document
Tagged Bio-Diversity, Environment, Food Security, Mining, Pres. Aquin, Reject Tampakan Mine, Social Justice
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Take and Eat. Take… Drink
[Homily: Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Closing Mass of Induction Workshop, ADDU. 6.9.12 based on Ex 24:3-8 and Mk 14:12-16, 22-26] We have been part of a flow of liturgical feasts in the recent past. First, the … Continue reading
Posted in Homily
Tagged ADDU, Blood of the Covenant, Bread of Life, New Covenant, Spirituality
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ADDU Leaders Sui Generis
[Address: Joint ADDU Faculty Convocation, Finster Auditorium, 6.1.12] The Corona affair is finally behind us. Chief Justice Renato Corona has been impeached. Whether you agree with the judgment or not may depend on whether you favor a constitutional command over … Continue reading
Posted in Address
Tagged ADDU, Corona, Leaders, Leadership Formation, Vision-Mission
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We Come Together in Worship
[Homily: Mass at Joint Convocation of Faculties, ADDU, 6.1.12] It is certainly a blessing that as we prepare for the new academic year and open ourselves to its challenges, we can come together like this in worship. When we reflect … Continue reading
