Encounter St. Ignatius Through Jesuit Eyes
Who is Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century Spanish saint who, together with his companions, founded the Society of Jesus? And why does the spiritual insight of this man continue to be relevant to men and women of the 21st century? These are interesting questions that can guide our reflection on his legacy to the Church […]
The Ignatian Examen: A Little Monk in An Intense World
One of the greatest gifts of Ignatian Spirituality is the Ignatian Examen. Saint Ignatius of Loyola himself considered it a gift that came directly from God. Its five steps—being aware of God’s presence, offering gratitude, reviewing the day, being aware of shortcomings and making plans for the coming day—invites us to always be in touch […]
Summer Intersession: Surprise, Consolation, and Learning
Summer Intersession is one of the annual apostolate programs of the Loyola House of Studies (LHS) in the Philippines. Its purpose is to send Jesuit scholastics to different provinces, immersing them for one month in the various ministries of the Society of Jesus. This year, from 2 June to 2 July, we were assigned to […]
Pilgrimage to Aparecida, Brazil: A journey of surrender, healing, and renewed trust in God.
Students in their final year of theology at Centro Interprovincial De Formação, Santo Inácio De Loyola took part in a two-day pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in São Paulo. One of our formators, Fr Moisés Neto SJ, accompanied us in the pilgrimage, which is part of CIF’s spiritual preparation program. […]
“MAGIS is Home: A Place To Learn, Belong, And Grow in Faith”
When people ask me what MAG+S means, my first answer is simple: MAG+S is home. It is a place where I have been welcomed just as I am. It is a community where I have met people who have become companions on my journey of faith. We come from different families, backgrounds, and experiences, yet […]