International Works
Caring for the self
Life in the mission is not a garden of roses. In the process of our journey there are times when we find ourselves in need...read more
I am their sister
I am a Franciscan missionary in Macau, China. I came to the Philippines last year to study English. Back in Macau I did pastoral work...read more
AIR Community’s commitment to the environment
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...read more
“Tertianship is the school of the heart”
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...read more
We are instruments through which God’s grace needs to flow
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...read more
How can I repay the Lord?
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...read more
Available and happy to serve
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,...read more
“I found a God who gives direction”
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...read more
Refreshed by the forests of Bendum
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...read more