Interreligious Dialogue
A JAMIA gathering in Colombo
In the quiet transition between Christmas and the New Year, a small but dedicated group of 13 individuals convened at Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC...read more
Fr Thomas “Tom” Michel SJ (1941–2025): A life given to dialogue, service, and education
Around midnight on 24 November, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Fr Thomas “Tom” Michel SJ, a missionary of the US Jesuits and a leading voice in...read more
Fr Greg Soetomo named Indonesia’s Religious Literacy Figure of the Year
“Grateful and delighted.” These were the first words expressed by Fr Greg Soetomo SJ during a ceremony honouring him as one of Indonesia’s Religious Literacy...read more
New book explores Catholic-Muslim spiritual conversations in Indonesia
The Dialogue with Islam network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) has published a new book titled Catholic–Muslim Spiritual Conversation in Search of...read more
A hope forged by fire
Nagdilaab is a Cebuano word that translates to “on fire,” “flaming,” or “blazing”. Fire is both life-giving and destructive. Harnessed well, it keeps us warm,...read more
The “magis” of Gus Dur
Professionals and students from Catholic and Muslim backgrounds convened in East Jakarta to reflect on the enduring influence of Indonesia’s former President Abdurrahman Wahid, more...read more
Experiencing encounters and encountering experiences in interfaith dialogue
Walking together begins with an encounter. A meeting enriched with dialogue, shared concerns, and reflections on how individuals interpret their humanitarian calling not only warms...read more
An anthology on Muslim-Christian dialogue
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, in collaboration with the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), has published a collection of essays exploring Muslim-Christian relations, with...read more
Mindfulness meditation: Reconnecting with nature and ourselves
During the full moon days of November, nearly 50 Buddhist meditators and two Jesuits gathered to practise mindfulness meditation amidst the serene beauty of Bu...read more