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Category Archives: Homily
On Mothers’ Day, 2013
This Sunday, the Church recalls the Ascension. Monday, the Nation goes to the polls. Despite all the media focus on the latter, we still celebrate Mothers’ Day. The celebration of the Ascension is a celebration of triumph: “God mounts his … Continue reading
In Keeping the Faith, Peace!
My intention is merely to unpack some of the rich content in today’s reading from the Gospel of St. John (14:23-29). I will focus on four points. First, the declaration of Jesus: “Those who love me will keep my Word, … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Holy Spirit, Indwelling of the Father and Son, Peace, The Word
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Life to the Full
[Homily: HS Chapel. 4.22.13. Based on: John 10: 1-10] These days we have been considering various texts in our Gospel where Jesus is presented as the Good Shepherd. I think these texts climax in today’s Gospel reading. It has several … Continue reading
Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias
In today’s Gospel of Jesus’s appearance at the Sea of Tiberias, there are several movements which may shed light on our lives. The first is the movement from restlessness to activity. We are familiar enough with that. Somehow, we are … Continue reading
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Tagged Breaking of the Bread, Jesus, Restlessness, Resurrection
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Invitation to Loyalty to Jesus
[Homily: ADDU HS Baccalaureate Mass, March 27, 2013.] Normally our graduation exercises are not in the middle of Holy Week. This year it is, because the liturgical year, which follows the lunar calendar, places Holy Week early in our normal … Continue reading
Instruments of God’s Peace
[Homily: Baccalaureate Mass, College Graduation, ADDU, 22 March, 2013] Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J. This afternoon we come together to give God thanks. You have come to the ADDU as a Jesuit, Catholic and Filipino, hoping to be prepared for the … Continue reading
How Often Must I Forgive?
[Homily: Monday of Third Week in Lent. Based on Mt. 18: 21-25] Our Gospel reading for this day begins with the question, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him?” That, I am certain, is … Continue reading
Repent and Believe in the Gospel!
[Homily: Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent, ADDU Chapel] We are still in the season of Lent. You will recall from the words which accompanied the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday the Church’s admonition, “Turn away from sin, … Continue reading
The “Life of Pi” and Theophany
[Homily: Baptism of the Lord, Jan 12-13, 2012) There is a wonderful movie that is currently showing in our theaters. Its title is, “The Life of Pi,” starring Suraj Karma and directed by Ang Lee, the genius behind the very … Continue reading
The Dawn from On High
[Homily: Simbanggabi, ADDU GS, Dec. 24, 2012] As the dawn of this morning vanquishes the night, and we celebrate the last of our Simbanggabi Masses, we are invited to reflect on another dawning that takes place on a more cosmic … Continue reading
