Final Vows
To hear before obeying
As someone who loves learning languages and linguistics, I find great pleasure in exploring the roots and origins of words. Take “obedience”. It does not...read more
Becoming a “turning cradle” for others
Fr Jose Mari Manzano SJ professed his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus on 18 March at Sacred Heart Novitiate in Quezon City. The...read more
Embracing God’s call fully: Fr Roberto Boholst’s Final Vows
Fr Roberto Boholst SJ of the Philippine Province pronounced his Final Vows on 9 December at the Holy Family Chapel of Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s...read more
Journeys of grace: Final Vows in the Philippine Province
Two Filipino Jesuits professed their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus just days apart, with Philippine Provincial Fr Xavier Olin SJ accepting their vows...read more
Final Vows in Myanmar
Two Jesuits from Myanmar, Fr Titus Tin Maung and Fr Wilbert Mireh, pronounced their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus during a Mass at...read more
An invitation to deeper communion
In a joyful milestone for the Society of Jesus, three Jesuits of the Korean Province pronounced their Final Vows after many years of religious life,...read more
Embracing His calling fully
Seven Indonesian Jesuits pronounced their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus at Canisius College in Jakarta on 15 August. The newly professed Jesuits are...read more
“If not you, then who?”
When he looks back on his journey, Fr Pedro Chia SJ can point to the “cannonball” moment he was called by God—in two sentences and...read more
God’s hospitality and care: Fr Joseph Haw’s Final Vows
“Sus, pues heme aquí.” (I am your man—send me.) These words, inspired by the words of St Francis Xavier, expressed Fr Joseph Haw’s commitment to...read more