Monthly Archives: February 2023

Towards Repentance and Conversion in the Season of Lent

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily. Assumption Chapel. 28 February 2023.] Today we have beautiful readings to accompany our journey towards repentance and conversion in this season of Lent.  The first is from the prophet Isaiah (55:10-11), the beautiful description of how the word of … Continue reading →

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The Mission of “the Anointed One” and the Cost of Discipleship

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Assumption Chapel.  Feb. 21, 2023.] On the eve of the beginning of the Lenten season, let us recall how Jesus essentially linked his being the Mashiah, the Christos, the Anointed One to his suffering, death and resurrection – to the … Continue reading →

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Only by Prayer

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily. Assumption Chapel.  20 Feb 2023.] We have been reading from the Gospel according to Mark. For those of you who recall the reading of last Saturday (Mk. 9:2-19), it was the account of the Transfiguration.  The account of how … Continue reading →

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On the Life and Legacy of Venerable Pedro Arrupe, Servant of God

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Recollection Notes] Pedro Arrupe Gondra, SJ (14 November 1907 – 5 February 1991) [32 years ago] was a Spanish Basque priest who served as the 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1983.[3] He has been called a second founder of the Society, … Continue reading →

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Readings from Scripture for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

Valentines’ Day is not a liturgical feast of the Church.  But if there is any worldly feast that is worthy of heavenly celebration in the Church it is this Fiesta of Love.  God is Love.  In Love, he creates us, … Continue reading →

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Glory to God for Dappled Things

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  February 7, 2023] Yesterday and today we have listened to the first Creation account in Genesis (1:1-2:4).  In this ancient priestly narrative, God creates all in six days of work.  All he works out is good.  On the seventh … Continue reading →

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Research and Development to Accelerate Climate Action

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[DENR Mindanao Multi-Stakeholders’ Forum,  Cagayan de Oro City, February 2, 2023] The Hon. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Secretary of the DENR and fellow participants in the forum: I have been asked to comment on Research and Development to Accelerate Climate Action. … Continue reading →

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