I am a Franciscan missionary in Macau, China. I came to the Philippines last year to study English. Back in Macau I did pastoral work for students from kindergarten to high school. I taught catechism, religion subjects, the Bible, and … Continued
Arrupe International Residence (AIR) in Manila is home to 56 Jesuits representing 17 different nationalities. The community is well-known for its unique hospitality and, owing to its multicultural environment, a variety of cuisines from around the world adapted and adjusted … Continued
St Ignatius says, “Tertianship is the school of the heart” (Const. 516). Indeed, after the programme finished, my heart was moved by my many experiences during my Tertianship. Among them, I want to share the two most important. First of … Continued
During my tertianship, I was assigned to help in the Aguinaldo (Christmas novena) Masses at Tinglayan Parish, Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk in Kalinga, Philippines. I found the assignment to be a confirming experience. I really felt the true peace of … Continued
Development Officers of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific are meeting this week, from March 11 to 14, in Manila. A key thrust of the meeting is to help align JCAP units’ development work to the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) … Continued
I had no expectations when I came to the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI). I was just in need of some rest and solitude. When I arrived at the reception, I saw a quote from Pope Francis which gave me … Continued
Looking back over the last six months of my tertianship, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy. Gratitude because God has been kind, good and gracious to me during these six months. Joy because I take back with me … Continued
The East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) is a good place for pastoral workers to have a break and relax. I felt more connected with myself, which was what I had wanted to experience. I met people from different countries and … Continued
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, has released a letter on the Universal Apostolic Preferences: 1. TO SHOW THE WAY TO GOD THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES AND DISCERNMENT Helping people find Jesus Christ and follow … Continued
Fifteen Vocation Promoters from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia-Singapore, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste gathered in Bangkok from February 7 to 11 to learn more about young people and to discover new ways of promoting vocations in the region. … Continued