Category Archives: Homily

The Cross: The Lawyers’ Source of Healing and Mission

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily:  Mass for New ADDU Bar Passers. 18 April 2023.] We come here in gratitude for your sterling performance in the Bar Exams. Of 58 first-timers, 56 passed or 96.55%Of 63 takers, including repeaters, 58 passed or 92.65%This, against a National … Continue reading →

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Either/Or:  Either Darkness or Light, Death or Life

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Easter Vigil Mass.  April 8, 2023] There is a lot of darkness in our world. The war in Ukraine threatens to bring the world to an end.  Zelensky has said all began with the Russian annexation of Crimea in … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Holy Week

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Funeral Mass.  Fyodor Eliab.  Christ the King Chapel, April 5, 2023] We are in the middle of the Holy Week.  In the rest of Christendom, the Catholic community ponders the betrayal by Judas of Jesus, a betrayal that always … Continue reading →

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It is Possible for You to Die in Your Sins.

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

[Homily.  March 28, 2023.] It is possible to die in one’s sin.  Therein lies the urgency of the Lenten call:  Repent!  “Remember man, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return!”  Believe in the Gospel.  Believe in Jesus Christ.  … Continue reading →

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Do You Want To Be Made Well?

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

[Homily. Assumption Chapel.  21 March 2023] As we continue our journey to repentance and conversion during this Lenten Season – we are more than halfway through! – our contemplation of the crucified Lord on the Cross from whose pierced heart … Continue reading →

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As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us

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

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel.  14 March 2023] Our gospel today is about forgiving others.  In the Lenten season, this may be among our biggest challenges.  In the context of the Lord’s call to repent, to turn away from sin, and return … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the First Missionary of the New Testament

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily.  Third Sunday of Lent. 12 March 2023] We have just heard the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman.  It is an occasion to draw your attention to the two huge murals of Mark Tolentino in the back of … Continue reading →

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Hear the Word of the Lord

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

[Homily.  Assumption Chapel.  7 March 2023] We are in the Season of Lent when we are asked to turn away from our sins and return to the Lord.  Our first reading from Isaiah invites us to: “Hear the word of … Continue reading →

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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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