Friday, December 20, 2013

Thomasian Christmas: "the precious gift of self and selflessness"

"A Season full of Grace"... Christmas 2013.

"As another memorable year draws to a close
With the long anticipation almost over
It is once again that time of the year the world awaits -
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
A season that speaks of the greatest love,
the profoundest joy, and the most heartfelt of intentions
The precious gift of self and selflessness
We offer to you Lord as we continue in our mission
to walk in the light of faith, to be witnesses of truth
to aspire for things ideal, and to be bearers of the Good News
With firm belief and fervent hope
We say our sincerest prayers
for you and your family
to be blessed abundantly with unending grace
to flourish continuously, this season and always.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
         - Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O. P.
           Rector, University of Santo Tomas


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Image:  "A Season Full of Grace" by Dante V. Lerma, M. D.
             2013 Acrylic on Canson paper, 32 x 24 cm

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