The Jesuits in Thailand have come up with a novel form of retreat that combines three different activities or sources of inspiration: (1) Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, (2) Buddhist meditation, and (3) motorbike backpacking. Called, Retreat on the Way, this unique … Continued
This year’s intersession has been incredibly memorable and enlightening. While I cherish the meaningful experiences of previous years, this year holds a special place in my heart because I had the privilege of journeying with my brother Jesuits, João Barreto … Continued
After meeting online during the pandemic, the Buddhist Studies and Dialogue Group met in person at the Seven Fountains Jesuit Retreat Center in Chiang Mai in the first days of June. Chiangmai was the site of the group’s first meeting … Continued
Dialogue must begin with the heart, encompassing more than just the interplay between faith and reason. It does not start with theological exchange, but ideally with genuine human encounters, where individuals share how they live their faith at home, in … Continued
As we walked on the muddy footpath between the green rice paddies under a slight drizzle, the mesmerising sound of the adhan echoed above the village. We were heading to the Pesantren Ekologi Ath-Thaariq, an Islam boarding school and farm … Continued
The Jesuits Among Muslims In Asia (JAMIA) have published a book that seeks to contribute to the theological discourse on Christian-Muslim dialogue through the teachings of St Ignatius of Loyola, particularly the Spiritual Exercises, and how Ignatian Spirituality is lived … Continued
The Ignatian Spirituality Network (ISN) recently met for a weeklong workshop at the East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila—the first among JCAP’s networks to meet in person since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. From 29 August to 3 September, … Continued
Jesuit scholastics at Kolese Hermanum in Jakarta, along with scholastics from Arrupe International Residence in Manila, undertook a workshop on interreligious dialogue organised and led by Fr Greg Soetomo SJ, the Director of the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Programme (APTEP). … Continued
For Jesuits and those who are working in interreligious contexts, it has been important to reflect on what Christian mission means when most of one’s waking hours are spent in the concrete work of dialogue with other religious traditions. This … Continued
As part of this year’s Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Programme (APTEP), a few of us scholastics from Arrupe International Residence in Manila travelled to Marawi in the southern part of the Philippines for a weeklong immersion in Muslim and Christian … Continued