Philippines
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
From brother to priest
On 31 May, three new Jesuit priests were ordained in the Philippine Province: Fr Alejo San Buenaventura SJ, Fr Melvin Paulme SJ, and Fr Rico Adapon...read more
Ignatian Spirituality Network: Moving forward together
There were many wonderful spiritual gifts that emerged from the Ignatian Spirituality Network (ISN) gathering held in the last week of April and attended by...read more