In a ceremony marked by joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of mission, four Jesuit deacons were ordained priests on 1 June at the Church of Gésu, Ateneo de Manila University. It was a celebration of 11 years of dedication … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Development Officers meeting in Cebu, held from 10 to 14 April, was a joyful gathering for all representatives united by a common mission to serve and accompany the marginalised. We came together from … Continued
I visited Cebu in the hot, humid month of April. It was my first time back in the Philippines after many years, and this time, I returned as a lay collaborator of the Jesuits in the mission of Christ. My … Continued
Along with love, faith, and God, hope is one of the first few abstract ideas introduced to us when we were young. At first, I thought I knew what hope meant. I described it as the longing for something better … Continued
On the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus, two priests from opposite ends of the globe marked significant milestones in their Jesuit lives by professing their Final Vows in the Society of Jesus in … Continued
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