Paano Susuriin ang Sarili sa Taong Ito!

Happy New Year po! Habang ninanamnam natin ang masarap na bakasyon sa nakaraang Pasko, nararapat lamang na magbalik-tanaw sa nakaraan upang lalung palalimin ang natutuhan sa mga nagdaang karanasan. Ang pagbabalik tanaw na ito ay makakatulong sa pagkakataong baguhin ang buhay natin sa bagong taong ito. Maari nating gamitin itong tatlong tanong na galing kayContinue reading “Paano Susuriin ang Sarili sa Taong Ito!”

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Part III: Characteristics of Jesuit Education

This is the final installment of the previous posts: Part I and Part II: Characteristics of Jesuit Education. 21. Jesuit education pursues excellence in its work of formation. Jesuit education aims at the fullest possible development of every dimension of the person, linked to the willingness to continue this development throughout life and the motivationContinue reading “Part III: Characteristics of Jesuit Education”

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Part II: Characteristics of Jesuit Education

  This is the continuation of the previous post: Part I: Characteristics of Jesuit Education. 11. Jesuit education provides a realistic knowledge of the world in which we live. Jesuit education emphasizes the recognition of the imperfections of the world as it is without neglecting the essential goodness of creation. It helps the students toContinue reading “Part II: Characteristics of Jesuit Education”

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Part I: Characteristics of Jesuit Education

  On the 400th anniversary of the Jesuit document on education, the Ratio Studiorum, the International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education (ICAJE) published The Characteristics of Jesuit Education. I am publishing a simple outline of the 28 characteristics for all who are interested to know what makes an educational institution Jesuit in character.Continue reading “Part I: Characteristics of Jesuit Education”

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How to Make a Spiritual Assessment

Preparing for the new year is rewarding. Some head to the groceries with a list of ingredients for the midnight feast. Certain traditions are kept. Filipinos flock to fruit stalls to choose 8 or a dozen round fruits, believing, like the Chinese, that anything circular brings an infinity of luck. Placed on a wicker basket,Continue reading “How to Make a Spiritual Assessment”

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How to Enjoy Obedience

7 August 2009. Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeDt 4, 32-40; Psalm 77; Matthew 16, 24-28 Why is it very difficult for us to obey? I guess obedience needs so much effort from us because we are trained to obey out of fear. When we were young, obedience meant following our parents atContinue reading “How to Enjoy Obedience”

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Feedback-Giving

7 September 2008 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMatthew 18, 15-20 Feedback-giving Note: This is a re-post of the homily on a Wednesday, 18 August 2008. In addition, I will say this homily for TV5 Mass (formerly ABC 5) at 8:00 AM this Sunday, 7 Sept 08.  Have you ever wanted to tell a family-member, aContinue reading “Feedback-Giving”

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