The Jesuit parish of St Ignatius in Singapore celebrates the Season of Creation with several programmes this year. The Season of Creation is held annually from 1 September, which is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, … Continued
My Magis 2023 experience provided me with profound insights into myself. It opened many doors to unique opportunities, filling my heart with joy and gratitude from day one until this moment as I write this reflection in my room at … Continued
“Welcome to East Timor! Ang inet! Kumain ka na? [It’s so hot! Have you eaten yet?]” greeted a man wearing khaki cargo shorts and a cheeky grin as I arrived at the Aeroporto Internacional Presidente Nicolau Lobato in Dili for … Continued
For many students in northern Thailand, particularly in areas close to the Myanmar border, such as Chiang Mai, Tak, Mae Hong Song, and Chiang Rai, going to school during the rainy season is a challenge. The roads become muddy, and … Continued
Fr Charles Sim SJ made his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 15 August, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, in the Chapel of St Francis Xavier within Kingsmead Hall Jesuit community in Singapore. Fr Francis … Continued
The 12th Service Learning Program, organised by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific (AJCU-AP), is underway in Chiang Rai, Thailand, hosted by Xavier Learning Community. Running from 7 to 26 August, the 18-day programme is centred … Continued
Farming not only connects people to God but also shapes them to be environmentally conscious. This fundamental principle is what guides the Jesuit-run Kursus Pertanian Taman Tani (KPTT) Agricultural Center in Central Java, Indonesia. “The ultimate goal of farming is … Continued
On 19 August, the Cambodian Church and the Society of Jesus were gifted with the first-ever Cambodian Jesuit priest, Fr Damo Martin Chour SJ. The ordination programme began a little after 9 am and lasted for about two hours. Fr … Continued
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
A few kilometres outside Dili stands Colegio de Santo Ignacio de Loiola (CSIL), the secondary school run by the Jesuits in Timor-Leste. I was privileged to be sent there for my intersession apostolate and exposure. I went to teach English, … Continued