Tanglaw University Center

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With the conclusion of UNIV 2012 Philippines Final Congress last January 14, Tanglaw University Center showed a documentary video last January 28 on the 25th anniversary of UNIV in 1993 to university students. The whole showing centered on the 25 years (from 1968 to 1993) of memorable get-togethers of the UNIV participants with the late Blessed John Paul II. Each get-together is characterized by a cheerful and youthful atmosphere, which the viewers noticed even in the late Holy Father. He would be beaming with smile for every story narrated to him and from time to time would burst out into laughter with the many foolish moves of Japo, the clown, in his many presentations before the late Pope and the UNIV participants. Truly, the support of the young ones for the Roman Pontiff is very palpable in every UNIV Congress. At present, the Philippine delegation is preparing for UNIV Rome this April.

2012 marks the 110th anniversary of birth and 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei. In line with this twin celebration, Enriching Talks on Culture (ETC) of Tanglaw University Center showed a documentary entitled “The Grandeur of Ordinary Life” last January 14 (Saturday). The video chronicled the Congress organized by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome, Italy) ten years ago on the occasion of the birth centenary (1902-2002) of the said saint.

The abovementioned Congress was an invitation to reflect on how the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei – specifically the universal call to holiness and the sanctification of work – affected millions of people the world over. The event offered plenary sessions and paper presentations which both discussed the implications of the message of the saint in the lives of ordinary people and its influence in various human sectors such as politics, economics, education, and culture. An art exhibit was also put up which provided the participants another opportunity to contemplate on the splendor of ordinary life. In addition, a concert was offered to entertain the multi-national attendees.  Truly, the universality of the message of St. Josemaria on holiness was clearly seen in the attendance of various nationals who took part in this unique event.

“At the start, the hype of writing a paper for UNIV came from the group’s desire to go to Rome to attend the UNIV International Congress. Little did we know, our journey towards our goal turned out to be equally important as that of our destination. The whole process of interviewing the blind, who have a lot to offer to society, and writing the paper made us see life from a different perspective and appreciate the true meaning of beauty, one that goes beyond what is physical. But most of all, through this experience, we were able to see the beauty in all things even in difficult moments – and also in devastating events – that come as part of life”

- Sabel Diaz, Junette Gonzales, Paulina Miranda, Reese Tiongson, authors of The Perception of Beauty of Blind Filipino High School Students

You too can have the chance to see the Power of Beauty all around us. Attend the UNIV 2012 Philippines Final Congress wherein 8 paper entries and 1 poster entry will be presented on this year’s theme: Pulchrum: The Power of Beauty. Keynote speaker Ms. Chichi Robles will also share her reflections on the theme.

Be there on 14 January 2012

Tanglaw University Center Auditorium, West Triangle, Quezon City

Registration starts at 8:30 AM.

Be in Smart Casual attire.

Admission is free.

*Open to female university students

For inquiries, contact Cecille Grulla at 0906-4179468 or Yelle Catabui at 0922-8645895.

See the power of beauty and be truly inspired.

The Examiner Dec 2011

Read about the events in Tanglaw from June-December 2011.