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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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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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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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To Cure or Not to Cure

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Homily. Assumption Chapel, 31 January 2023.] Our gospel for today describes two healings based on faith in Jesus. The first healing is that of the daughter of Jairus, one of the synagogue officials.  As Jesus preached his message of the … Continue reading →

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