St Ignatius says, “Tertianship is the school of the heart” (Const. 516). Indeed, after the programme finished, my heart was moved by my many experiences during my Tertianship. Among them, I want to share the two most important. First of … Continued
During my tertianship, I was assigned to help in the Aguinaldo (Christmas novena) Masses at Tinglayan Parish, Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk in Kalinga, Philippines. I found the assignment to be a confirming experience. I really felt the true peace of … Continued
I had no expectations when I came to the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI). I was just in need of some rest and solitude. When I arrived at the reception, I saw a quote from Pope Francis which gave me … Continued
Seven Jesuits of the Vietnamese Province were ordained as deacons on March 2 by Most Rev Luis Nguyen Anh Tuan, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saigon. Relatives and friends of the ordinands, and Jesuits from nearby communities gathered bright … Continued
Looking back over the last six months of my tertianship, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy. Gratitude because God has been kind, good and gracious to me during these six months. Joy because I take back with me … Continued
When my provincial asked me to attend a course at the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), I was hesitant to go. I didn’t know anything about EAPI except that a confrere who had anger management issues had taken courses there … Continued
Fr Johnny Go SJ pronounced his Final Vows on February 2, Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Xavier School in Manila. Philippine Jesuit Provincial Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ presided over the … Continued
Novice Directors of the different provinces of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) met at the Sacred Heart Novitiate in Quezon City, Philippines from January 13 to 19 for our annual circle meeting. Such an occasion is always a … Continued
Two experiences had a profound impact on me during my time at the Scholastics and Brothers Circle in Taiwan last December. The first was the time spent with an indigenous community in small groups. The individuals and groups within the … Continued
For over 50 years, the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) has become the Asian hub for theological renewal, updating, experimentation and exploration for the Church. Its current residential programmes, namely the Pastoral Leadership and Management for Mission, Pastoral Education and … Continued