June 15, 2015

           I have formally started with my new calling as Dean, Graduate School of Management of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Center for Off-Campus Programs this month. New challenges and new activities in the old heart of Manila.

           In omnibus amare et servire Donimo.

           Ad majorem Dei gloriam. Pax et Bonum.

Christmas and Hannukah

Boxing Day, Dec.26, 2014

It has been avery trying time for us sincemid November when Mama suffered a major stroke and we all felt she was going to leave us and join Papa. Our 3 youngest siblings flew in from Vancouver to be with her and bid her farewell.

When she was removed from her respirator, we lifted her to God and were all resigned that God may take her home soon. God, in His compassion, has extended her stay with us and we are all grateful. I hosted a reunion dinner for my belated 65th birthday when we were all complete last month.

We had a good family reunion for Christmas last night with the Lopez and Villavicencio cousins.

Am at a stage in my life where I am unloading more of my previous active work. I want to concentrate on more service work that is voluntary.

I will continue teaching at Ateneo Loyola Schools and remain lecturing in some subjects at DAP. But, I shall be more active in Stop Hunger Now where I serve as President.

I keep my health in check so that I may be energized to happily serve. I am currently following the terminal condition of my dear friend Josie Darang who has been confined for more than a month now because of her worsened cancer state. I pray that God grants her a peaceful passage.

Blessings for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and the New Year.

Busy Challenging Last Few Months

August 23, 2014

The last few months have been busy and challenging, balancing my professional commitments and my wish to provide volunteer teaching services at Loyola College of Culion. By the generous grace of God, I have managed to do my multi-tasks, but I do experience physical exhaustion. I hope He sustains me in all these.

Grateful for the call to serve happily.

In omnibus, amare et servire Domino.

Ad majorem Dei gloriam.

Lenten Triduum

Holy Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Couldn't go to Jomalig Island, Quezon to visit my amigo, Fr. Raymond Vijandre AM because boat trips have been cancelled since Sunday due to very rough seas. Will just do my retreat at Ateneo.

Praying for our Ateneo sophomore student who sadly committed suicide after failing the required QPI. May he find eternal peace and happiness with God.

Triduum blessings for Passover.

JTA OB Class Second Semester 2013-2014

April 15, 2014

Grateful that my JTA OB Class this semester ended well with all my students meeting and passing the requirements.

Godbless.

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014

Hosanna in the Highest and make way for the Lord! This is the week of quiet reflection and prayer and closer union with the suffering Lord as we experience His Passion and Suffering and Death on the Cross. This is the week of the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders. Godbless.

Bravo Congressman Manny Pacquiao

April 13, 2014

Congratulations and Bravo, Pambansang Kamao Champion Congressman Manny Pacquiao for bringing honor to the Philippines with your victory todayover Timothy Bradley.

Mabuhay!

New Jesuit Priests

April 12, 2014

Hail to the newly ordained Jesuit priests at Church of the Gesu with Cardinal Chito Tagle as Bishop-Ordainer. Godbless and congratulations. Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

Palm Sunday

April 12, 2014
Blessings for Palm Sunday tomorrow. Had a good workshop day of JGSOMfor 2020 Strategic Plan. Happy to have caught the ordination of 8 young Jesuits to the priesthood by Cardinal Chito Tagle in the Church of Gesu.
Hossana, Lord of Hosts!
Please take care of Tita Ely.

HeartStrong in Happy Service

April 9, 2014

Hail and Mabuhay, all Filipino heroes and heroines both departed and still alive, who unselfishly have defended and continue to defend the Republic and our Citizens. God bless and cheers on Araw ng Kagitingan!

Grateful that I continue to have opportunities to happily serve Philippine Society via our new Movement, KILOS KAAYUSAN.

Gabby