Monthly Archives: March 2014

Lead in Discipleship of the Lord

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Closing Address: ADDU College Graduation, March 29, 2014.]   First of all, a word to our parents and benefactors.  Thank you for entrusting your children and your scholars to us.   We appreciate your trust and confidence, and are grateful for … Continue reading →

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ADDU Leadership and “God’s High Command”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily: College Baccalaureate Mass, March 28, 2014] We come together this evening with a deep, deep sense of gratitude. On the one hand, there is the great joy obvious in the glow of your faces that finally this day of … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily. ADDU Grade School Baccalaureate Mass, March 28, 2014.] I wonder if you have ever heard the story of Chip Gatmaitan. I chanced on his story on the Internet. Chip is now ten years of age.  Early on in life … Continue reading →

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To Be Numbered Among the Greatest

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily:  ADDU High School Baccalaureate Mass, March 26, 2014] At every Eucharistic Celebration, we come together to thank God for the graces we have received through him as Our Lord and Savior. But this Baccalaureate Eucharist is special:  as we … Continue reading →

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In Support of the Comprehensive Agreement Bangsamoro

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[A series of Tweets in support of today’s historic signing of the Comprehensive Agreement Bangsamoro in Malacañan.] We rejoice in the signing today of the Comprehensive Agreement Bangsamoro and pray it lead to lasting peace in Mindanao and in the … Continue reading →

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Violence, Humanity and Humility

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Welcome Address: Multi-Stakeholders’ Summit on the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL), ADDU, Finster Auditorium, March 25, 2014.] It is my privilege to welcome you to ADDU for this Multi-Stakeholder’s Summit on the Comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Banaag Diwa

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Opening Address.  First Banaag Diwa Awards sponsored by ADDU’s Atenews, SALEM and SINIKOM, Mar 22, 1014] To the Atenews Editorial Board and Staff, members of the Society of Ateneo Literature and English Majors (SALEM) and Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng … Continue reading →

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Leadership Ultimately in Discipleship

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Personal Sharing on the Occasion of the Launch of the Leadership Center of the Jesuit Higher Education Commission] Thank you for this opportunity to share with you some of my thoughts on leadership.  As requested by the organizers, I will … Continue reading →

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Light Breaks Through

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Anticipated Mass at the End of the ADDU UCEAC Festival, 2014] In recalling the mystery of the Transfiguration in our Lenten liturgy this afternoon, we recall how in Jesus Christ, light breaks through darkness, and divinity manifests itself in Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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What is Faith?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Contribution to Esquire Philippines’ “Notes and Essays” on invitation of Sarge Lacuesta] What is faith?  Life’s not possible without faith.  If you fly Philippine Airlines, you have to have faith.  If you fly Cebu Pacific, well, you have to have … Continue reading →

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