Philippines
Building hope through communal engagements with nature
“There are no lasting changes without cultural changes, without a maturing of lifestyles and convictions within societies, and there are no cultural changes without personal...read more
One Body: 60 Years of the East Asian Pastoral Institute
The East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), a work of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, marked its 60th year on 15 August in Manila. Established...read more
Living (in) Laudato sí – Five urbanites on the road less travelled
A quick search under “Projects” on the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore website reveals initiatives centred on digital literacy, economic inclusion, and community resilience. Covid-19...read more
A hope forged by fire
Nagdilaab is a Cebuano word that translates to “on fire,” “flaming,” or “blazing”. Fire is both life-giving and destructive. Harnessed well, it keeps us warm,...read more
Promoting acceptance and safety in our schools
Learning about the Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Protection Project (PCCP) has made it clear to me that the Society of Jesus truly seeks...read more
Finding our path: An Arrupe Month experience
From 26 May to 24 June, six Jesuit scholastics from Arrupe International Residence (AIR), Manila— Carlos Cesar (Brazil), Kriangkrai Tesena (Thailand), Paul Nguyen Xuan Danh...read more
My ACOTEP experience as a young Indigenous leader
When I ask myself what I am most grateful for in life, the answer is clear: that I was born Indigenous. I was raised with...read more
Embracing vulnerability in our culture of protection
Part of PCCP’s Module 2: A Theology of Safeguarding in Schools is a lesson on the foundational dispositions from the Spiritual Exercises that support the...read more
Indigenous spirituality and the call to inner freedom, leadership, and compassion
Nestled in the highlands of Baguio, where the mountain air meets the quiet embrace of the earth, the Jesuit Companions in Indigenous Ministry (JCIM) gathered...read more