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How a Dominican Prepared Me to be a Jesuit
A Tribute to Fr. Orlando Aceron OP, Principal of Science Oriented High School in 1981-85. I was inspired to do this piece after his Keynote Talk during the 1st General Alumni Homecoming of Aquinas University, held at the University Dome. He said that we should not forget our Dominican roots, the values imparted by St. Dominic and, if I remember it right, also Thomas Aquinas on whose patronage the university is named and dedicated. Picture: Fr. Aceron OP (seated), Fr. Jessie Yap OP (standing with me).
I met Sandy around 18 years ago. Our paths crossed when we joined their Couples for Christ household (or cell group) where we would meet at least twice a month and over time, I was drawn to her because of her quiet charm and intelligence.