Pre-Regency Training
[ Xavier School San Juan and Nuvali, Manila, Philippines] What does it mean to be a teacher? How can we help our people? How can education save souls of others? Seven Jesuit scholastics from the Asia Pacific, residing at the Loyola House of Studies in Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, recently underwent three days of […]
“Character Comes First”: A Student’s Voice on Growth and Transformation
“If we want our school to grow and improve in the future, we must focus on shaping students’ character. If a student has good character, he or she will be more willing to contribute to the school’s development.” Said Betinho da Costa Ramos (17), Grade 11 student, at Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL), Kasait. […]
A Joyful Milestone: First Vows of Three Novices in East Timor Region
April 29, 2025 marked a significant milestone for the Society of Jesus in East Timor Region, as three dedicated novices professed their First Vows at the Novitiate Manresa in Lahane, Dili. This joyful occasion was the fruit of years of spiritual formation, prayer and commitment under the guidance of Fr. Philip Heng, SJ, a devoted Jesuit […]
“Mary, Jesus’ Mother — Be My Mother”
My journey with Our Lady began in 2010, when I was just 7 years old. At that time, my understanding of faith was still very simple. In my young mind, I thought that Mary was God. I was studying at Amigos de Jesus primary school in Dili, and every May we prayed the Rosary or […]
Jesuit Education Cluster Meeting
The recent Education Cluster Meeting, led by the ETR Regional Superior, Fr. Erik John, J. Gerilla, SJ, brought together leaders and collaborators from Intituto São João de Brito (ISJB), Colégio Santo Inácio de Loiola (CSIL), and Nossa Senhora de Fátima (NOSSEF)-Railaco to reflect on the shared mission of Jesuit education in Timor-Leste. The focus was […]
Francisco’s Lasting Love: A Call to Remember the Poor
As every Friday, I visited the apostolate to help clean the kitchen and prep for Saturday’s cooking. It was a sacred tradition to which I had grown very attached to , one I adored with all my heart, the simplicity of the work, the quiet friendship of those with whom I shared it, and the […]
Arrupe International Residence: A Journey of Cultural Exchange and Spiritual Growth
Greetings of peace from the heart of the Arrupe International Residence Ateneo de Manila campus Quezon city manila Philippines. Imagine a single community that hosts thirteen cultures, thirteen languages, and innumerable diverse stories—and yet not in chaos but in communion. This is our reality. As Jesuits in formation from different parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and […]
Pope Leo XIV: Greetings to Rome and to the world
Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for God’s flock. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation […]