ALAB University Retreat 2026 Archives

Mar

One’s purpose must be guided by love, not achievements, Thomasians told

THE GREATEST calling in a Christian’s life is not to achieve excellence, but to let all actions be guided by love, a Dominican priest said. Fr. Filemon dela Cruz, Jr., O.P., prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, said no matter how extraordinary one's abilities or achievements may…

‘Scrolling past suffering:’ Former Cubao bishop warns against indifference over injustices

Mar

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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‘Scrolling past suffering:’ Former Cubao bishop warns against indifference over injustices

A SIGNIFICANT threat faced by the world today is not just hostility waged by hatred, but a growing numbness towards suffering among educated and privileged communities, a prelate said. Cubao Bishop Emeritus Honesto Ongtioco lamented that indifference has quietly replaced outrage in the face of injustices, pointing out how people…

Advincula to Thomasians: Redefine excellence through acts of service, not prestige

Mar

By The Flame Faith

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Advincula to Thomasians: Redefine excellence through acts of service, not prestige

ALTHOUGH PRESTIGE is usually seen as an indicator of success in the academe, the archbishop of Manila cautioned against treating ambition as a “hidden master," saying excellence should not be measured solely by achievements and superiority over others. During this year’s university-wide retreat, Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded Thomasians to reexamine…

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