All posts from Jun Viray SJ
The light of Christmas in a dark world
A good friend recently gave me a copy of the book, “We Are Still Here: An anthology of resilience, grief, and unshattered hope from Gaza’s...read more
A Jesuit encounter with Pope Leo XIV
The Major Superiors of the Society of Jesus did not quite know what to expect when we met with Pope Leo XIV on 24 October....read more
An enduring hope in a fractured world
Humanity today finds itself entangled in unending wars, hatred and violence, climate change and environmental degradation, the resurgence of dictatorships and ultra-nationalism, deeply divided and...read more
A shepherd of peace
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific joins Father General Arturo Sosa in celebrating with the whole Church and all people of goodwill the joyful election...read more
The great gift of hope
Today, our world is marked by hatred, violence, and war and dominated by autocratic leaders successfully leveraging globalisation and technology to promote populism, polarisation, and...read more
A hope rooted in God’s fidelity
O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! In a world scarred...read more
Celebrating our Ignatian spirit
The Solemnity of St Ignatius will always be a day of celebration for Jesuits and their mission partners. It is also an opportune moment to...read more
Embracing change and facing the future with hope
In 2023, the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) had its share of important changes at its level and that of the global Society of...read more
Joy and consolation amidst a troubled world
Grace: I beg for the grace of being able to enter into the joy and consolation of Jesus as he savours the victory of his...read more
