Jesuits in Formation Hold Ignatius Race
The Society of Jesus often aptly celebrates Ignatius Loyola’s feast day with Eucharist, dinners or cultural shows.
St Stanislaw Novitiate celebrates 80 years
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On its 80th anniversary, Saint Stanislaw Novitiate, Indonesia, commonly referred to as Girisonta, offered a warm welcome to 11 new candidates and celebrated the first vows of 10 new scholastics.
The 11 candidates who entered on June 22, 2011 were chosen from 17 applicants in a selection process in early March. Ten came from various seminaries in Java, while another, who aspires to become a Jesuit brother, entered after having been accompanied by the Vocation Promotion team in Yogyakarta.
Journey as a Regent
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Timorese scholastic Ezequiel Ribeiro reflects on his regency in Timor Leste, as he embarks on theology, the next stage of his Jesuit formation.
I cannot imagine my two years of regency went so fast. I still remember vividly how full of confusion I was when I first arrived in Timor Leste. Many questions came into my mind, basically about the work I would carry out for the next two years.
Learning about apostolates through film
INDONESIA − With a long history working in media in Indonesia, it is inevitable that Jesuit scholastics in Indonesia produce films as part of their formation. The scholastics are attached to Studio Audio Visual Puskat (SAV Puskat), the Jesuit established and run audio visual training and production centre in Sinduharjo, on the outskirts of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Rediscovering my Jesuit identity
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Jody Magtoto SJ was in Japan in May, helping in the relief effort for victims of the tsunami. He reflects on how he rediscovered his Jesuit identity in the midst of the rubble.
I had been in Kamaishi for two days by then. Because I had taken some courses in Japanese, I could sort of understand what was going on. But I came to realize that because my words and thoughts were in English, I could not articulate what I wanted to say. I decided then to keep my words to a minimum lest I offend or be misunderstood.
Educational outreach in Myanmar
The Sisters of Charity hosted a summer educational programme at St. Gerosa’s Convent from March 15 to May 20, 2011. Titus Tin Maung recounts his experience of joining this workshop for the month of April.
Jesuit mission in Vietnam, appeal for support
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Fr Jos. Hoang Van Quang SJ narrates a brief history of the Jesuit mission in Vietnam and makes an appeal for donations to support their work.
Although Christianity came to Vietnam in 1533, it was only when the Jesuits arrived in 1615 that the seeds of the Good News of Jesus Christ spread throughout the country.
A journey to a promised land
During his tertianship, Indonesian Jesuit Christoporus “Tito” Aria chose Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center for his two-week elective mission. He wanted to learn about the use of mother tongue in an elementary school for indigenous people. He shares his experience. … Continued
New Rector for Arrupe Residence
On December 11, 2010 Fr General appointed Fr Rene Repole (PHI) as Rector of Arrupe International Residence. He took office last February 9. Fr Rene used to be the rector of St John Vianney Seminary in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He took over Fr Koichi Matsumoto (JPN), who now continues to recover from his illness.
Building companionship and dialogue
Sch Ladislas Nsengiyumva (CHN) joined the Scholastics and Brothers-in-Formation Assembly in December 20, 2010 – January 2, 2011. It was centered on the theme of Interreligious Dialogue. Bro Ladi wrote, “We started from sharing in groups about our personal experiences with Islam in our own countries followed by a three day live-in experience with Muslim youths in Pesantrens (Schools teaching Islamic Studies). This combination of sharing and experience led me to realize how little and often distorted was my knowledge about Islam. I personally knew that there were two categories of Muslims – moderate and radical Muslims – but I had never had the opportunity to sit together with any of these two groups. This time, I had the chance not only to share meals with the moderate Muslims, but also to pray together in their Mosque. It was for me an eye opening and heartwarming experience.”