Neurologist Dr Philip Fung Hon Chung was one of three Jesuits ordained to the priesthood, along with one scholastic ordained to the diaconate, on 24 June at the Holy Family Church in Taipei. He was born in Hong Kong and … Continued
The Brothers from our Jesuit conference met in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 March to 1 April. We were officially welcomed with a solemn Eucharistic celebration by Fr Beda Yassao SJ. Fr Beda shared how he was edified by the … Continued
Vocation Promoters from our Jesuit conference met in Kingsmead Centre, Singapore from 5 to 9 March to discuss Fr General Arturo Sosa’s call to promote a culture of vocations promotions in the Society and to propose collaborative efforts to accompany … Continued
Fr Young Gil Pedro Bae SJ believes that art is a form of prayer. He uses his background in calligraphy, architecture, and art therapy as tools for expressing his prayer, and considers art as having an important meaning in his … Continued
What does it mean today to be a Jesuit who has chosen the religious life without ordination to the priesthood? This was a point of reflection for the Jesuit brothers from around the world who converged in Rome to meet, … Continued
On the Third Sunday of Easter, we heard in the Gospel the conversation between Jesus Christ and Peter (Jn 21:15-19). Jesus asks Peter three times: “Do you love me?” What is love? St Ignatius puts this explanation of love in … Continued
Guided by the theme “Rowing into the Deep”, vocation promoters within the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) reflected on their mission as fishers of millennials called to join the Society of Jesus during their meeting in Yangon, Myanmar from … Continued
Vocation promoters across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) continue to discuss inventive ways of encouraging young men to inquire about vocations in the Society of Jesus, and discern whether they have a vocation as a Jesuit priest or brother. This year’s meeting focussed on using new communications technology in vocation promotion.
Dong Jun Kim sees his pursuit of a vocation in the Society of Jesus as a miracle, and his disability acquired in childhood as a gift from God.
The 32-year-old has been deaf since childhood, but he has not allowed that obstacle to stop him from a life of service and devotion, nor to dampen his desire to become the first deaf Jesuit priest in Korea and only the second in Asia. But his path has not been easy.
The Jesuit Post interviewed Father General Adolfo Nicolás SJ during MAGIS 2013 in Brazil. The interview has been divided into five video clips, focussed on Youth Ministry, New & Social Media, Silence, Vocations, and Pope Francis.
On the Youth Ministry
On New & Social Media