Tag Archives: Bangsamoro Basic Law

Do Not Prevent Them

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

[Homily: Evening Mass, Jesuit Villa, Mirador Hill, 23 May 2018, based on Mark 9:38-40)] In our Gospel, there was someone driving out demons in Jesus’ name. He was driving out demons. The disciples tried to prevent him. He was freeing … Continue reading →

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That dry cups be filled with wine

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

[Homily: Birthday of Mary, Chapel of the Assumption, 8 September 2017] Today is the birthday of Mary. Where many of us for whatever reason may have taken a step away from Mary, on her birthday, I propose we take a … Continue reading →

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Walk Humbly with your God

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

[Address to the ADDU Faculty General Assembly at the Start of SY 2017-18, Finster Hall, June 5, 2017] It is my privilege to welcome you all – from our GS, JHS, SHS, our tertiary –level undergraduate Schools, our Graduate School … Continue reading →

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Strength, but not without Shame

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

[A Reflection on Our Trustworthiness vis-à-vis Muslim Filipinos] In presenting the report of the Peace Council on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to both the Congressional Committee on the BBL led by Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and the Senatorial Committee on … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Quevedo: Grieving, Doing Justice, Working for Peace

Posted on March 9, 2015 by

[Reprinting Orlando Cardinal Quevedo’s “Letter to All Christians” received on March 9, 2015] Fellow Disciples of Christ: Greetings of peace in the Lord! As a Filipino and Mindanawon, I grieve profoundly for our gallant SAF troops who sacrificed their lives … Continue reading →

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Professors-for-Peace Statement on Mamasapano and Peace Process

Posted on February 25, 2015 by

Professors for Peace: Statement on the Mamasapano Incident and the Peace Process February 24, 2015 We, the undersigned academics, teachers, public intellectuals, policy analysts and researchers are issuing this joint statement to call for sobriety and more evidence-based discussion and debate … Continue reading →

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Hear Mindanao: Requite Evil with Good

Posted on February 16, 2015 by

[The “Statement from Mindanao” as enhanced by Orlando Cardinal Quevedo of Cotabato and signed by religious, military, indigenous peoples, and civil service organisation leaders in Mindanao.  Published today in the Philippine Daily Inquirer] We are profoundly saddened and shocked that … Continue reading →

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