Philippines
Service through words and deeds
“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...read more
New Provincial for the Philippine Jesuits
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...read more
“I see you”
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...read more
A blessed Arrupe Month
During the summer holidays, friends and families often spend time on excursions to strengthen their relationships. Similarly, our group, consisting of 17 scholastics and one...read more
A new course on Theology of Sino-Christian Life in Mandarin
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila is introducing a three-unit course on the Theology of Sino-Christian Life, which will be taught in Mandarin...read more
“To be priests of communion and mission”: Priesthood ordination in the Philippines
The Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Deacons Joseph Patrick Echevarria SJ and Cosme Carlo Lacang SJ...read more
The heart as a foundation to dialogue
Dialogue must begin with the heart, encompassing more than just the interplay between faith and reason. It does not start with theological exchange, but ideally...read more
Embracing indigeneity as a global identity
Indigenous identity should not be confined to static notions of primitiveness or simplicity, but should be celebrated for its dynamic nature and its ability to...read more
Living out a faith that does justice
For 75 years, the Institute of Social Order (ISO), known to be one of the oldest non-governmental organisations in the Philippines, has played a vital...read more