Praying in a time of pandemic
The threat of the coronavirus has the world on pause. It is an anxious time for many, but it is also a good time to take to pray, pause, and reflect. Pope Francis in his Urbi et Orbi meditation reminds … Continued
New Socius and new Treasurer for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Fr Gregorius Soetomo SJ as Socius to the President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), and Fr Vidal J Gornez Jr SJ as Treasurer of the conference. Fr Soetomo and Fr … Continued
A testimony of a bishop “from the end of the world”
What is our reaction when we hear the term “missionary”? Perhaps we instinctively think of a priest or a religious person who leaves his land to “evangelise” in distant ones. This was the most common idea of “mission” until … Continued
JCAP President leads UAP workshop for the Cambodian Mission
Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) President Fr Tony Moreno SJ led a workshop on the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) for the Jesuits and collaborators in the Cambodian Mission. The workshop was held on 19 February, the anniversary of the … Continued
Ecojesuit launches workbook on effective collaboration
Ecojesuit has a new e-book that shares some of the learning of the network and seeks to facilitate greater collaboration among ecoteams within and across Jesuit conferences. A Workbook on Effective Collaboration: Learnings from the Ecojesuit Network revisits the network’s objectives … Continued
Querida Amazonia from the perspective of Indigenous Hermeneutics and Mystique
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I am overjoyed with what I call the Indigenous Hermeneutics and Mystique (IHM) lens in the pages of the post-synodal exhortation, Querida Amazonia (QA) or Beloved Amazon. The sheer joy of reading the pages led me to exclaim: “Aha, this … Continued
GIAN: Promoting a genuine culture of hospitality and solidarity
The Global Ignatian Advocacy Network (GIAN) has issued a call to “all Jesuits, Jesuit works, and our broader Ignatian family to expand our advocacy efforts on behalf of our migrant brothers and sisters”. The invitation came after the GIAN meeting … Continued
Cultural diversity and Jesuit formation in novitiate
On the first month of the year, the novice directors from the different novitiates in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) were warmly welcomed by the Korean Province in the cold winter weather of Seoul. The annual circle meeting … Continued
The joy of simplicity
Vietnam is a very beautiful country, not only because of its natural scenery but also for its people. I had never actually thought of going to Vietnam until I moved to Arrupe International Residence for my theological studies. Frankly speaking, … Continued
Finding myself with others
It’s Christmas eve and I should be at home having dinner with my family. I should be listening to the same Christmas carols I’ve been listening to for the last 10 years while I gaze at the twinkling lights of … Continued