A series of reflections from the novices from Sacred Heart Novitiate in the Philippines, past and present, is now available as an e-book. Written during the two years of their novitiate formation, With the Greatest Love – a Collection of … Continued
This pandemic has inevitably changed the way we celebrate. Physical gatherings are risky, potential super spreader events where people might catch the virus. The next best thing is to take the celebration online: Zoom parties are the norm these days. … Continued
A couple of months ago, the Arrupe International Residence invited seminaries and Jesuit schools in the Philippines, guidance counsellors, some bishops, priests, and local government units for a webinar on lessons on partnership and collaboration during these challenging times. The … Continued
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr Marlito Ocon SJ professed his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus before Fr Peter Pojol SJ, Socius to the Philippine Provincial, in the chapel of Xavier … Continued
“The attitude we need to develop is to move away from Jesuit triumphalism, thinking that with our resources, our ingenuity, and our capacities we can solve the problems of the world. We cannot.” With these words, Fr Manoling Francisco SJ … Continued
Having a Jesuit education, I longed for an opportunity to serve others after graduation. I am an International Studies graduate of Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in the Philippines, but I worked in the banking industry for almost two years. … Continued
When Fr Jason Dy SJ started making ikebana-inspired floral arrangements for the daily online Mass of Jesuit Communications Philippines, it was something of a new experience. “I was not taught ikebana…I’m not schooled in that tradition,” he says. “My own … Continued
Upon seeing a post announcing our diaconate ordination, a good and long-time friend exclaimed, “Wow, I only now realised that it takes almost two decades to form a Jesuit!” To which I but reluctantly replied, “Yes, but I am one … Continued
The presbyteral ordination of Filipino Jesuits Fr Amado T Tumbali SJ and Fr Robbie John Paolo Paraan SJ at the Oratory of St Ignatius, Loyola House of Studies on 22 August was definitely one for the books. A senior Jesuit … Continued
Filipino Jesuit Fr Jason Dy professed his Final Vows before Philippine Provincial Fr Primitivo Viray Jr SJ on 29 June, Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, in the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the Jesuit Residence in Ateneo de Manila University. … Continued