Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs Rev. fr. Pablo T. Tiong, O.P. celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass on March 5, 2025, at the Plaza Mayor.
Reflecting on the gospel in his homily, fr. Tiong mentioned that the Act of Contrition was not prayed since the Eucharistic celebration was penitential in itself.
Moreover, he underscored that our Lord sees through our facade and knows every bit of us, mainly our intentions from both the mind and heart, especially when we are losing and questioning our faith, even before stepping into the Church to attend the Mass and even if we act in secrecy.
“Even before we ask for forgiveness, even before to call to mind our sins, [God the Father] knows what is in our heart. God the Father knows our secrets. Once more, God knows what is in our hearts,” he said.
Likewise, fr. Tiong reminded the Thomasian community not only to look forward to penitence and realize our sins but also to heed our Lord’s call to live a vital virtue as we observe Lent. “There is Christ’s call to Veritas. Christ calls us to live a truthful life.” He said.
In observance of the Lenten Season, the University, through the Office of the Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs, the Center for Campus Ministry, and the Sant铆simo Rosario Parish, prepared and organized the following events: /wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CI52-Lenten-Observances-and-Activities-2025.pdf
