A LIFE retreat
There is no genuine stewardship if it does not start from the stewardship of the self. In fact, it is not a question of “stewardship” from without, as if the human race is apart from the earth. It is rather … Continued
Listening and learning with young people
Youthful energy filled the air of the Kampoeng Media Resort in Yogyakarta, Indonesia as youth ministers from around the Jesuit conference gathered for their biennial meeting from 20 to 24 November. Representatives from 11 countries across Asia Pacific gave updates … Continued
Partners in the mission of Ignatian Spirituality
The Ignatian Spirituality Workshop in September was an affirming, consoling, and enriching experience that connected me to my core being. It gave me peace yet animated and challenged me by the richness of the experience of interacting with participants coming … Continued
ISN, the first JCAP network to meet in person
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
Mission in 21st century interreligious context
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
Ignatian Spirituality Workshop
The JCAP Ignatian Spirituality Network is organising an onsite Ignatian Spirituality workshop from 29 August to 3 September at the East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila. This workshop is a follow up to the JCAP discernment in common virtual workshop … Continued
Are there other creative means to promote the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises?
Founded in 1907, the Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House in Baguio City, Philippines serves as a spirituality and retreat centre for Jesuits, religious groups, and lay people seeking a place to pray, reflect, and commune with God and nature. In … Continued
Japan Province reveals first icon of Blessed Pedro Kibe Kasui
The Japan Province unveiled an icon of Blessed Pedro Kibe Kasui on 1 July. This piece of religious art is thought to be one of the first representations of Blessed Kibe, and the first icon of the Jesuit blessed. The … Continued
Amid Covid and coup: Accompanying young people in Myanmar
When the virus first began to spread throughout the world, in Myanmar “Covid” was an unknown word. Young people of the country strummed their guitar while singing love songs before their lovers’ hostels; they went to college, and played football … Continued
A Church journeying together
I attended the Discerning Leadership Accompaniment Network international gathering in Rome from 6 to 9 March. This was the first in-person gathering since the network was convened in 2019. Retreat directors and specialists in leadership coaching and group facilitation come … Continued