Discovering God’s Presence Through the Experience of Others
During this Ignatian Month, the participants of MAG+S Timor-Leste Batch 10 dedicated their time to experience the lives of others through acts of service for those in greatest need. This activity is an integral part of the Ignatian Spirituality formation for new members of MAG+S Timor-Leste. This year, we selected various locations for our Community […]
Ignatian spirituality emphasizes personal interior freedom
I arrived in Timor-Leste six months ago, and I already feel very much at home here! During most of my Jesuit life in Australia I have been involved in three main ministries: (1) young adults, (2) refugees and forcibly displaced peoples and (3) Ignatian spirituality. In my last two years in Sydney, I also served in […]
Finding God in All Things: A Journey Through the Ignatian Examen
I have learned many forms of Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, but the Examen of Conscience has truly moved my heart since the very first time I practiced it during my MAG+S Youth Formation Gathering. That gathering, held on July 22, 2019, was the beginning of my spiritual journey. Reflecting on that day, I now realize it […]
A Journey of Self Discovery with MAG+S Timor-Leste
Through Journaling, Prayer And Discernment – I See God’s Will It is a lovely opportunity for me to share with you about the spiritual life I have been going through. I am extremely grateful and happy with the journey of life because of wonderful experiences in MAG+S TL. I have never thought of joining and taking […]
A Call To Be A True Follower Of Jesus Christ – Marawi Experience
This summer break, I was assigned to Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, Philippines for my summer apostolate from June 10 to July 10. I stayed in the Jesuit Community within the campus of Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan). The objectives of the summer apostolate are to provide an opportunity to learn and develop new apostolic skills; provide […]
A Memorable Visit to Candomblé
I am delighted to share the profound experience I had during my recent visit to a Candomblé temple in Belo Horizonte. It was not just a cultural encounter, but a deeply spiritual and eye-opening moment that left a lasting impression on me. To begin, let me briefly explain: what is Candomblé? Candomblé is a religion […]