Eccomi: 12 new deacons in Rome
Eccomi is a simple word in Italian that means “Here I am” and is often used for someone to indicate his or her presence at a particular event. It is also the word those who are to be ordained say … Continued
“I belong here”: Jesuits make final vows
Three Australian Jesuits made their Final Vows on April 24 at the Australian Jesuit Province Gathering at Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview. Fr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ, Fr Tom Renshaw SJ and Fr Nguyen Hoang Trung SJ were joined by friends and … Continued
Seeking the world inside a library
A good school produces good students who learn and thrive in the right environment, not only in the classroom but outside of it. The school library, well stocked and accessible, is one of the most important places for this. Here, … Continued
Like a seed that has been sown
My wife and I have been working for the Daru-Kiunga Diocese as family life coordinators for 13 years. In 2017, she attended the same programme in the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) that I was privileged to attend in 2018. … Continued
The risen Lord lives in our hearts
Easter is a moment of unparalleled rejoicing. The Lord is risen from the dead. He triumphs over sin and death. He is truly alive and his Spirit lives in our hearts. It is rather striking that the apparitions of the risen Jesus happened … Continued
“Matteo Ricci: Letters from China” – an insight into the person behind the icon and lessons in cross-cultural dialogue
A new book published by The Beijing Center (TBC) provides insight into the thinking and experience of the famous Jesuit pioneer, scholar and missionary Matteo Ricci, who arrived in China in the late Ming dynasty. “Matteo Ricci: Letters from China … Continued
A leadership rooted in discernment
I am grateful to have been a part of the Ignatian leadership and discernment meeting in Rome. The combination of community prayer, personal reflection, group sharing and discussions gave a balance to how we as participants explored our mind, heart and … Continued
A seed grows in Cambodia
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Fr Hernan Pinilla of the Yarumal Society for the Foreign Missions bought a six-hectare plot of land in the village of Keov Mony in 2004. He intended to develop it to promote sustainable agriculture in Cambodia. Today, the once empty … Continued
Seeking the world inside a library
Reading opens a window to the world. But for children in many rural areas, access to books can be challenging. Often there are no bookstores, and not much disposable income for luxuries like books. Having a good school library is … Continued
A growing partnership between two theological schools in Southeast Asia
St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate (SJJS) in Ho Chi Minh City celebrated its second commencement exercises since being affiliated with the Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila in 2018. Fr Rogel Abais SJ, LST Vice President for Academic Affairs, flew … Continued