On a quiet and remote farm in Calabanga, Bicol, Philippines, a group of young people reignited the flame of hope and commitment, sparked by their love of nature and woven by their faith in God. They were youth leaders from … Continued
The Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Philippines (CIS), in partnership with the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service (PJPS), recently concluded its Retreat in Daily Life (RDL) programme, catering to 42 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW). … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Tertianship programme in Manila is a transformative time for Jesuits seeking deeper spiritual training. This year, 11 Jesuits from different parts of the world participated in the programme, deepening their journey of self-discovery … Continued
The International Conference on the Theology of the Priesthood took place in Manila from 3 to 14 February at the University of Santo Tomas’ Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building in Sampaloc. This conference was a joint effort between the University … Continued
The Center for Ignatian Spirituality (CIS) Philippines’ online offering on the Fundamentals of Ignatian Retreat-Giving and Spiritual Direction recently concluded after a 13-week run. The course, which is also known as the Study Circle, formally introduces participants to the nature … Continued
In response to a rapidly changing Philippine society, the social apostolates of the Philippine Jesuit Province gathered for a colloquium on Developing Ignatian Spirituality in the Social Apostolate from 19 to 21 October in Tagaytay City. Guiding the proceedings was … Continued
After 2016’s internationally-acclaimed Ignacio de Loyola, a feature film on the founder of the Society of Jesus, Jesuit Communications Foundation Philippines returns to the big screen with a new historical drama that tells the courageous story of three Filipino Catholic … Continued
“Today is a great day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” declared Bishop Honesto F Ongtioco of Cubao as he began his homily on that special Saturday morning of 14 October. Indeed, it was a great … Continued
The Philippine Jesuit Province will welcome a new Provincial Superior with the appointment of Fr Xavier L Olin SJ. He will take over from Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ, who has been appointed as the next President of the Jesuit … Continued
One afternoon, following the catechesis for the children and individual accompaniment for a few young people, I visited friends in our previous mission area. As I walked along the street, I saw many people and children outside their homes. Some … Continued