Monthly Archives: May 2022

To the Ends of the Earth

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily based on the Acts of the Apostles, Friday, May 27, 2022.] We have been reading from the Acts of the Apostles. As we have been celebrating the profound mystery of the Resurrection and are about to celebrate the Solemnity … Continue reading →

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Feed my Lambs.  Feed my Sheep.  Feed my Malnourished Children

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  First Friday Mass.  Jn. 6:60-69. May 6, 2021] What Jesus said in today’s Gospel was controversial.  Those who were listening to him quarreled about what he really meant.  In fact, when Jesus had finished teaching, there were those among … Continue reading →

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Strong in Faith, in Hope, Discerning and Wise

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[College Graduation Address.  23 April 2022] It has been my privilege today to officially confer on you your degrees for the courses you have completed.  You have worked hard for them.  Rejoice in them.  Bear them both with pride and … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Thanksgiving

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[College Baccalaureate Homily:  Luke 24: 35-48.  21 April 2022] Every Eucharist is a celebration of thanks.  This comes from the first Eucharist when taking bread, the Lord gave thanks, gave the bread to his disciples and said, “Take this all … Continue reading →

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A Stellar Online Batch

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Address.  SHS Graduation.  22 April 2022.] It is a privilege for me to finally be able to address you, if not face to face, online.  When you enrolled for the ADDU Senior High School (SHS) two years ago, the pandemic … Continue reading →

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A Lakeside Breakfast with the Risen Lord

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[SHS Baccalaureate Mass.  Jn. 21:1-14.  22 April 2022.] In the Gospel of John, the Resurrected Lord appears to the disciples first on the evening of Easter Sunday.  They were gathered together behind locked doors for they were afraid of the … Continue reading →

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