Our parents and elders
I dreamt about me crossing over to the other side of the divide. Expecting to meet earthly judges there, granting me an initial rough ride. But it was my parents waiting there for me with wide open arms, Jesus had … Continued
Vietnamese Jesuits pronounce Final Vows
Four Jesuits in Vietnam professed their Final Vows on 5 December in a solemn celebration held at the Chapel of St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Thu Duc. They are Fr Joseph Phạm Đình Cư SJ, Fr FX Nguyễn Thanh Hùng … Continued
Make space at the Christmas table for Timorese families
Timor-Leste remains one of the most challenging places in the world to farm. Over 70 per cent of the population rely on agriculture for their income, yet the terrain is extraordinarily difficult, with just 30 per cent being arable land. … Continued
A journey that reshaped my heart
I embarked on a deeply personal and transformative journey at The Way of the Heart retreat in Sabah, Malaysia. Nestled in the serene hills of St Bede Ranau, the retreat was led by Deacon Petrick Yoga Sasongko and Stella Vania … Continued
Seven Jesuits ordained priests on the Feast of St Francis Xavier in Vietnam
On 3 December, the Society of Jesus in Vietnam celebrated the ordination of seven new priests at Hiển Linh Parish in Thủ Đức City. Bishop Joseph Đỗ Quang Khang of the Diocese of Bắc Ninh presided over the liturgy with … Continued
Forming a new generation of leaders
The Myanmar Leadership Institute (MLI) first welcomed students in December 2018. In just six years, thousands of students have experienced MLI’s unique mix of innovative learning and supportive community. Back in 2017, Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Bo, asked the Jesuits to … Continued
Rekindling social interaction through sports
Young people today face numerous challenges, including addiction and distractions from social media, which can hinder their education and affect their mental health. These struggles have a negative impact on both themselves and their families. To address this issue, the … Continued
Capturing stories through mobile filmmaking
For three days in November, participants from the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Regional Office joined a workshop on mobile filmmaking. Designed for individuals with minimal equipment—usually just a mobile phone—the workshop was a collaboration between the Jesuit Conference of Asia … Continued
Forging the direction for accompanying Indigenous Peoples in Asia Pacific
The Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) core team convened at Holy Cross Parish in Hsinchu County, Taiwan from 8 to 12 November to advance their mission of meaningful engagement and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples across Asia Pacific. Set against … Continued
Jesuits and Buddhists join hands in tree-planting for Season of Creation
In response to the Season of Creation’s call “to hope and act with creation,” the Vietnamese Jesuits’ Care for Our Common Home ministry organised a tree-planting event in collaboration with Buddhist monks on 13 October at the Khmer Pagoda in … Continued