Indonesia
Renewing commitment to the mission
“We grieve with the earth and the poor. We feel strongly that change and conversion will not take place without a real encounter with God,...read more
“I proclaim Your love joyfully”
Eight deacons of the Indonesian Jesuit Province chose these words as the motto of their ordination to the priesthood on July 31, the feast of...read more
Raising awareness on the dangers of human trafficking in Indonesia
The Migrants and Refugees Section of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development published a 36-page document on “Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking” in...read more
In the Lord’s company
Nine Jesuit novices, coming from various places in Indonesia, pronounced their First Vows on June 24 at St Stanislaus Church, Girisonta, Ungaran. This year’s cohort...read more
Teamwork: An Ignatian way of leading
Ignatius placed great importance on good relationships. The Ignatian way of proceeding is marked with listening to each other and engaging in communal discernment in...read more
One MAD day
On a bright Sunday morning, nine of us friends headed to a parish in Tangerang, Greater Jakarta for Magis Action Day (MAD). I had hoped...read more
Witnesses of love
The Indonesian Jesuit Province is blessed with eight new deacons. Six of them were ordained on May 8 in the Chapel of Maria della Strada...read more
A Journey with the poor and marginalised
Working for and with the poor and marginalised brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and...read more
Accompanying earthquake and tsunami survivors in Central Sulawesi
Run as fast as possible away from the ocean. This was the only thing Rikmawati had on her mind after she heard a neighbour screaming,...read more