Arrupe International Residence (AIR) in Manila is home to 56 Jesuits representing 17 different nationalities. The community is well-known for its unique hospitality and, owing to its multicultural environment, a variety of cuisines from around the world adapted and adjusted … Continued
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
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
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
The East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) is a good place for pastoral workers to have a break and relax. I felt more connected with myself, which was what I had wanted to experience. I met people from different countries and … 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
While on school break in January, a group of us from Arrupe International Residence travelled to Bendum in Mindanao for a workshop on reconciliation with creation. From the busy and hectic atmosphere of Metro Manila, we were refreshed and reenergised … 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
Be inspired by the First Companions in Venice. This was the message of Jesuit Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa SJ to the young Jesuits in formation in the Philippines. Just hours after arriving from Cagayan De Oro City on December … Continued
(Last in a four-part series on the tertians of the 2018-2019 Asia Pacific Tertianship programme) From all over the world, eight Jesuits have gathered in the Philippines for the Asia Pacific Tertianship from September 2018 to March 2019. Please pray … Continued