“Friends in the Lord,”
10 Years of MAG+S Timor-Leste Ten years ago, we came with many questions. Today, we stand bearing a story of God’s faithfulness! Youth is often a turbulent time, filled with identity crises and uncertainties about the future. Amidst the noise of the world, our Magis spiritual community emerged. Here, we found more than just friends […]
More Than a Job: The Mission of a Jesuit Collaborator
The Story of Elvino Da Silva Godinho, CSDO’s Driver What does it truly mean to be a Jesuit collaborator—and why not simply an employee? Many people who work alongside the Jesuits understand their service as more than a job. They see it as contributing to the mission for the greater glory of God. But is […]
“LA STORTA”—A Fire That Kindles Other Fires
(The 7th Graduation of ISJB) Photo: Graduation of the La Storta class at Loyola Multifunction Hall in Kasait, Liquiça. The recent graduation of Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB) students was filled with much gratitude and happiness. A family of 97 graduands gathered on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Loyola Multifunction Hall, located next […]
Finding Meaning In My Mission—Embracing Growth And Testing
The period of Jesuit formation known as ‘Regency’, which takes place between a Jesuit’s philosophy and theology studies, offers a unique opportunity to give, learn, grow, and seek a deeper understanding in life. As I reflect on my journey, I see life as a continuous path, often moving faster than we realize. It has taught […]
A Month of Renewal, Joy, and Gratitude
While the 2025 Christmas holiday has ended, 2026 and our second school semester are now underway. Greetings from Manila, Philippines! Following a one-month break during the Christmas season of 2025, the scholastics at the Loyola House of Studies (LHS) have been busy not only with their usual classes and assignments at both Ateneo de Manila […]
Hope Renewed Through Educational Support
Auxilia Fatima Gago dos Santos Marques is a 15-year-old student in the 11th grade at Escola Secundária Católica Nossa Senhora de Fátima (NOSSEF), in Railaco. She lives in the female dormitory and has been studying at the school since 2025. For Auxilia, being at NOSSEF is not only about learning in the classroom, but also […]