Monthly Archives: December 2022

ADDU Homecoming: Coming Home to the Lord and King

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Alumni/ae Mass.  Assumption 30 December 2022] On the 7th anniversary of the blessing by Abp. Romulo Valles of this chapel of the Assumption, on the seventh anniversary as well of the passing of our benefactor, Mr. Sanjo Dakudao, without … Continue reading →

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Gian and Mianne’s Sacrament on Their Wedding Day

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily:  Wedding of Gian and Mianne] Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Davao, Dec. 29, 2022, 3:00 pm. The care for the environment is etched deeply in the soul of the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU).  Nine years ago, it was … Continue reading →

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Silent Night, Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel.  Christmas Midnight Mass, 2022] From Nazareth in Galilee, Mary and Joseph had to travel about 145 kilometers to reach the ancient city of Bethlehem.  They needed to travel south along the flatlands of the Jordan River, then … Continue reading →

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Waiting for God to Bring Israelites and Foreigners Home

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Pre-Christmas University Mass.  16 Dec. 2022.] Our Pre-Christmas Mass and Celebration today is still in the Season of Advent.  We are still in the season of waiting, of examining what it is in life for which we wait, what … Continue reading →

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Simbanggabi:  The Beginning of Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel, Dec 16, 2022, 4:30 am.] Once again, I welcome you to these Simbanggabi Masses.  They are a novena of nine Masses to end before the dawn of Christmas Eve when the Gospel joyfully proclaims: “in the tender … Continue reading →

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When Yes Means No and No Means Yes

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel.  13 Dec. 2022.] Our Gospel reading for today from the Gospel of Matthew invites us to consider how we relate to God’s will.  The parable in this gospel speaks of a father who tells his two sons … Continue reading →

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Waiting for God to Bring Us Home from Exile

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel.  6 Dec. 2022.] We have been hearing much about the Ukrainian war.  Last Feb 24,  Russia invaded Ukraine.  The reasons for this war are unclear to us who look on from afar.  Easiest is to say its … Continue reading →

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