To mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) by Fr Pedro Arrupe, JRS Asia Pacific is launching a yearlong environmental campaign that aims to increase cultural rootedness and strengthen marginal communities whose survival depends on … Continued
We might think that people who care about religion would also care more about the environment. Yet, look around or look within, and you’ll find that’s not always the case. We Christians have a long way to go in understanding … Continued
Dewanto House (Wisma Dewanto) is a Jesuit residence located in the midst of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta. Originally a picturesque two-storey Dutch house built in 1919, it is home to two priests, five Indonesian and two Myanmar scholastics in their philosophy … Continued
For the hundred or so people gathered on Zoom on 24 November, it was a big day for the climate movement. The River Above Asia and Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN) was launched online, uniting the energies, hopes, and dreams of … Continued
There are many courses on sustainability in many universities across the world, but there is still a void that needs to be filled, and to which Jesuit universities can make an important contribution. Drawing inspiration from the integral ecology proposed … Continued
As of 27 September, Covid-19 has infected more than 30 million people worldwide and killed more than one million of them. It has caused the poor to become poorer and the vulnerable to become more vulnerable. Sadly, social distancing is … Continued
Filipino Jesuit Fr Gabriel Lamug-Nañawa SJ assumed his role as JCAP Coordinator for Reconciliation with Creation on 1 July. Fr Gabby as he is fondly called has been a missionary in Cambodia for 15 years. He is currently with the … Continued
What does ecology mean in my Jesuit vocation? I remember as a child ardently sweeping our compound, collecting leaves, and disposing them to a creek nearby. I was attracted to gardening and learned to till the soil and grow seasonal … Continued
Five years after the promulgation of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home, we revisit the document in the midst of our present context. Today, there is a growing consensus, especially among scientists, that we are … Continued
The Ascension of Jesus Christ has two meanings. On one hand, it is a heartwarming farewell. On the other, it is a moment for missioning. Besides looking up towards the heavens, we are also invited to strengthen the steps we … Continued