Assalamu Alaikum Warah Matullahi Wabarakatu.
Welcome also to what I hope will no longer just be seen as the smallest and poorest of the Jesuit universities in the Philippines but instead the most agile, most resilient, and “most committed to improve” Jesuit educational institution in the country—Ateneo de Zamboanga University. This afternoon, we are blessed with the inspiring presence of the past presidents of ADZU.
This conviction became more than a personal aspiration to convert non-believers to Christianity. His belief gradually matured into a longing to serve more people on a larger and more organized scale through the Society of Jesus. Started by our alumna and board member Ms. Ruth Owen, Pan cada Dia is a food subsidy program that provides vouchers to some scholars to help them purchase meals during school days.
Despite challenges, ADZU still matters in Zamboanga. The Lord still calls us to continue laboring with Him in this mission. Yes, ADZU is still relevant. Because in this wounded and wounding world, we still need to form compassionate, committed, competent leaders inspired by the Gospel values. They who will courageously put service over self, wisdom over distinctions.
I shall bring with me three inspirations from an interesting fusion of horizons of Pope Francis and educator and philosopher Paulo Freire. Second, education for social transformation. Through meaningful dialogue and action in a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit university setting, ADZU aims to foster a harmonious, equitable, and peaceful society in Western Mindanao. We will continue educating our students to become agents of change and bridges between peoples.
By promoting solidarity, ADZU can celebrate the region’s multiculturality as a gift. We shall journey with our students to help them forge bonds transcending any barriers. We will model interfaith understanding, intercultural sensitivity, and peaceful conflict resolution through honest conversations and compassionate encounters. Beyond diversity, we shall seek inclusiveness. Beyond tolerance, empathy.
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