Social justice
Blessed, forced tenacity!
My last trip to a township in Kayah State in Myanmar was to take part in a three-day youth gathering. Attendance was lower than expected...read more
Society of Jesus calls for ceasefire and dialogue amidst Gaza devastation
The Society of Jesus condemns the ongoing violence in Gaza and surrounding territories in Israel/Palestine. Standing in solidarity with numerous Catholics, Christians, people of diverse...read more
Spotlight on the new safeguarding programme
The new PCCP training and formation programme was the central agenda of the inaugural in-person meeting of the safeguarding delegates across all Jesuit conferences. Tasked...read more
Who are our neighbours? Remembering Myanmar in its present crisis and tribulation
“For three years now, the cries of pain and the noise of weapons have replaced the smiles that used to characterise the people of Myanmar.”...read more
United in prayer against human trafficking
To commemorate the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Talitakum Indonesia hosted a joint prayer event featuring various activities, including a Holy...read more
Reuniting with a former refugee
About two years ago, during my tenure at Xavier Jesuit School in Sisophon, I recorded a video recounting my “cannonball experience” in 1980 when I...read more
The Spirit will blow wherever the Spirit wants to save the people
Jesus was a stranger and a refugee. As we know, Jesus’ birth posed a significant threat to Herod. When he heard from the three wise...read more
Encountering resilience: JRS Indonesia’s refugee programme
Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has a long history of being a temporary stop and place of refuge for many refugees and asylum...read more
Accompanying Afghan refugees as a language of love
When we first met migrant children from Afghanistan staying in Indonesia, we were concerned about their education and wanted to help them. A refugee teacher...read more