A place of renewal
Fr Norbert, a religious from Papua New Guinea, recalls a time when he was stuck in a bad place in his life. He drank a little too much and wasn’t quite “there” for his parishioners. “I guess I was not … Continued
EAPI launches online journal
It was a fine day despite the weatherman’s gloomy forecast. God always has the last say. On that blessed note, we launched the East Asian Pastoral Institute’s (EAPI) online journal, Asia Pacific Mission Studies (APMS) last September 6. Some EAPI … Continued
Like a seed that has been sown
My wife and I have been working for the Daru-Kiunga Diocese as family life coordinators for 13 years. In 2017, she attended the same programme in the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) that I was privileged to attend in 2018. … Continued
Caring for the self
Life in the mission is not a garden of roses. In the process of our journey there are times when we find ourselves in need of some spiritual renewal. In my 25 years in religious life, there were times when … Continued
I am their sister
I am a Franciscan missionary in Macau, China. I came to the Philippines last year to study English. Back in Macau I did pastoral work for students from kindergarten to high school. I taught catechism, religion subjects, the Bible, and … Continued
We are instruments through which God’s grace needs to flow
I had no expectations when I came to the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI). I was just in need of some rest and solitude. When I arrived at the reception, I saw a quote from Pope Francis which gave me … Continued
Available and happy to serve
The East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) is a good place for pastoral workers to have a break and relax. I felt more connected with myself, which was what I had wanted to experience. I met people from different countries and … Continued
“I found a God who gives direction”
When my provincial asked me to attend a course at the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), I was hesitant to go. I didn’t know anything about EAPI except that a confrere who had anger management issues had taken courses there … Continued
All the cultures of the world to have the fullness of Christ
For over 50 years, the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) has become the Asian hub for theological renewal, updating, experimentation and exploration for the Church. Its current residential programmes, namely the Pastoral Leadership and Management for Mission, Pastoral Education and … Continued
JCAP, EAPI and AIR thank Fr Nicolás as he returns to Japan
Fr Adolfo Nicolás’ returned to his home province of Japan on August 6, 2018. He left Manila early in the morning accompanied by Japanese Provincial Fr Renzo De Luca, and arrived safely in Tokyo where they were met by … Continued