If there is something that propels me forward, it is a light touch that has gently been encouraging me towards the reality of mission. Working with the Jesuits in my country, Pakistan, was not in my life plan, but a … Continued
The Parish of St Ignatius of Loyola in Semplak, Bogor, has received a precious gift from the Indonesian Jesuits—a fragment of St Ignatius’ robe. The relic now resides in the parish church, nestled within the vicinity of the Atang Sendjaja … Continued
The announcement of the US government on 24 January to suspend all foreign aid for at least 90 days has had a severe impact on the humanitarian and educational efforts of two Jesuit organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities worldwide. … Continued
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019, though I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for Regency. I … Continued
It was cold and chilly when the members of the International Commission on the Jesuit Brothers arrived in Rome. We were hosted by the General Curia, located right beside Vatican City and just a stone’s throw away from St Peter’s … Continued
Jakobus Aditya Christie Manggala SJ from Babadan Parish, Yogyakarta, was ordained a deacon alongside 10 other men from various dioceses and congregations in Indonesia at the Chapel of St Paul’s Major Seminary in Kentungan on 28 January. Archbishop Robertus Rubiyatmoko … Continued
On 2 February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, I knelt before God, my Jesuit brothers, my family, and my friends in the Capilla del Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar, the senior high school chapel of Ateneo … Continued
Our time in Girisonta (Indonesia) is a profound and transformative experience, marking a special chapter in our journey as Jesuits. Coming together as nine Tertians from seven different countries—Indonesia, Korea, Kenya, Portugal, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Uganda—we find in this … Continued
A child gazes at the sky, unsure if the light is a guiding star or an airstrike. Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, a tragic milestone for a nation facing ongoing violence and displacement. Over 3.5 … Continued
Sometime after publishing the Indonesian translation of Walking with Ignatius, we had the precious opportunity of meeting Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ during the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Together with Fr Jose Cecilio Magadia SJ, Regional Assistant for Asia … Continued