Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific

11 Jan 2024

Digital evangelization: The Indonesian church experience

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Around 50 scholastics, brothers, and priests from 12 different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific gathered at Kampoeng Media, Yogyakarta, from 19 to 28 December for the annual Scholastics and Brothers Circle (SBC) meeting. Entitled “Digital Evangelization: Indonesian … Continued

14 Dec 2023

Off balance in the heart of Rome

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It’s often hard to put a finger on why we would consider an event good or successful. We could point to the excellent quality of the speakers who shared on a very wide range of topics related to apostolic planning; … Continued

13 Dec 2023

New book provides step-by-step guide to pastoral planning in a synodal way

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Beyond JCAP, Formation, JCAP News, Spirituality | 0

The Office of Discernment and Apostolic Planning of the Society of Jesus has published a new book on pastoral planning authored by Dr Christina Kheng, a Singaporean laywoman and planning consultant of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific. Titled “Welcoming … Continued

12 Dec 2023

A SPEX-tacular performance

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Parishes & Pastoral Work, Province News, Spirituality | 0

In conjunction with the patronal feast day and Triduum of St Francis Xavier, the Jesuit parish of St Francis Xavier in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (SFX PJ) staged SPEX—a Rock Oratorio on The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola—over three … Continued

28 Nov 2023

Retreat-giving and spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition

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The Center for Ignatian Spirituality (CIS) Philippines’ online offering on the Fundamentals of Ignatian Retreat-Giving and Spiritual Direction recently concluded after a 13-week run. The course, which is also known as the Study Circle, formally introduces participants to the nature … Continued

27 Sep 2023

“I see you”

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One afternoon, following the catechesis for the children and individual accompaniment for a few young people, I visited friends in our previous mission area. As I walked along the street, I saw many people and children outside their homes. Some … Continued

6 Sep 2023

A Magis journey of discovery and growth

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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

15 Aug 2023

“Retreat on the Way”

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Interreligious Dialogue, Province News, Spirituality | 0

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

9 Aug 2023

The power of love: A Magis reflection

by JCAP Communications | posted in: Province News, Reconciliation with Creation, Social Justice, Spirituality | 0

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