Monthly Archives: December 2019

To God’s High Command Your Hearts Bow

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Mass for ADDU Alumni/ae.  Assumption Chapel.  30 December, 2019] There are many reasons for coming together on this day, the 30th of December. The first is Sanjo Dakudao.  Without the usufruct agreement with him that allowed us to build on … Continue reading →

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Radiance in the Light of God with Us

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Christmas Midnight Mass.  Assumption Chapel. ADDU.  Dec. 24, 2019.] We began our Mass with a prayer of praise to the Father:  “You make this holy night radiant with the splendor of Jesus Christ….”  The spotlight is on the vulnerable bundle … Continue reading →

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The Dawn from on High

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

Today we come to the last of our Simbanggabi Masses with thanksgiving and with special joy.  We thank the Lord for the grace of these Simbanggabi Masses.  Every day, God turns the night into day.  You have allowed night turning … Continue reading →

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From the Matteo Ricci Program to the ADDU-Confucius Institute

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Address, Inauguration of the ADDU-Confucius Institute, 2nd floor, Finster Hall] The Vice President of Huaqiao University:  Mr. Zeng Lu The Head of the Chinese Language and Culture Education of Huaqiao University, Prof. Hu Pei An Director of Office for the … Continue reading →

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Advent: a Celebration of Hope

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J., Homily:  ADDU Advent Thanksgiving Mass. Martin Hall.  Dec. 13, 2019.] We come together in the Season of Advent.  Advent is a season of waiting.  Advent is a season of celebrating hope. I say that because between … Continue reading →

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President’s Words:  ADDU Service Awards, December 13, 2019.

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

As we close this happy celebration I would like once again to congratulate all our awardees for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 35 years of service in the Ateneo.  Especially warm congratulations and well-wishes for our retirees.  I thank you … Continue reading →

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Supporting the Culture of Quality Assurance Prior to Accreditation and Beyond

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[2019 Philippine Education Conference, SMX Convention Center] The Philippine Education Conference for this year “highlights the need for policies and practices that are responsive to the needs of learners [including students] and schools for the development of the education sector.  … Continue reading →

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