Dear friends, The Easter narratives are consistent in their accounts that the women are the first group of people to whom the risen Lord appears. In these apparitions, the name of Mary Magdalene consistently appears in the four Gospels. In … Continued
The year 2021 was a season of blessings with a lot of pressing challenges. The Ignatian Year, commemorating the 500th anniversary of Ignatius’ conversion, commenced on 20 May. Fr General invited all of us, Jesuits and companions in mission, to … Continued
The encounters with Jesus in the manger are no accident. There are signposts which are heard and seen. In the case of the shepherds, the angel appears before them and declares: “Do not be afraid…, a saviour has been born … Continued
The recent conversation that the Reconciliation with Creation group in the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific organised is an attempt to propose and adapt a practical guide on what ministries on the ground can do. Discerning the Magis: Sharing a … Continued
This feast of St Ignatius of Loyola is particularly significant for us since we are celebrating the Ignatian Year, which started with the commemoration of Ignatius’s conversion experience at the Battle of Pamplona on 20 May, 500 years ago. In … Continued
Newness of life is a dominant theme we find in the Easter narratives. There is a marked shift in the disposition of the disciples: from being fearful to courageous and from being desperate to hopeful. Faith prevailed over skepticism. The … Continued
The year 2020 was easily overshadowed by the pandemic crisis. As the coronavirus was making its way, the major superiors were still blessed to have made the Spiritual Exercises at the Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House, Baguio City, Philippines conducted … Continued
This celebration of Christmas is particularly different, and probably strange for some people. It feels more like a very long Advent rather than a Christmas celebration that we customarily do. But if Christmas means an authentic encounter with the birth … Continued
In a short video message, Fr Tony Moreno SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, highlights Pope Francis’ call to solidarity in his encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. “Pope Francis analyses the problems that threaten our human family. The problem … Continued
We live in a time of great uncertainty and suffering. While we are in this pandemic, many of our plans have been disrupted. Many lives have been claimed by Covid-19. Many people suffer from hunger and sickness. In one study … Continued