I had just returned to Japan after participating in the Service Learning Program (SLP) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Every moment of the experience was one of encountering the unknown: the red soil covering a significant portion of the scenery, the … Continued
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
“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
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
The Central American Province of the Society of Jesus has spoken out, condemning the Nicaraguan authorities’ decision to freeze the bank accounts and confiscate all assets of the Jesuit-run Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua. In its statement published in Spanish … 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
Lo Yi, a delegate to Magis Portugal 2023 from Taiwan, shares her reflection on the Magis event preceding the 37th World Youth Day in Lisbon. Part of the Magis experience is for the pilgrims to undergo a life experiment to … Continued
The rainy season in Thailand begins in July and lasts until October. During this time, farmers start to plant rice in their fields. Planting rice is a fundamental tradition for Asian people. At Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, … Continued
The annual meeting of leaders in the social and ecological justice sector was held in Rome between 25 and 30 June. The meeting was an opportunity for the six social delegates from each of the six conferences across the world … Continued