Ash Wednesday
In 2026 Christians of the Roman Catholic Church celebrated Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026. The Roman Catholic Church have followed this practice since the 11th century. What does it mean? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Christian Lenten Season. The word ‘ashes’ represents the product of the burning of something by fire. […]
“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 […]
Arrupe Month, El Salvador
From 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, sixteen of us, Jesuit scholastics from two international formation houses, CIF Bogotá in Colombia and CIF Belo Horizonte in Brazil, came together for our Arrupe Month. We represented three regions: the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, and CPAL, the Jesuit […]
Learning to Be a Leader
If you are one of our active readers, you may already know how Jesuit education has the power to transform not only one life, but many. At the beginning of this new year, we are proud to feature a young student whose journey reflects this transformation. Meet Grace Nelvia Borges, 16 years old, a student […]
From Unexpected Assignment to Meaningful Mission
When I first came to Railaco, I never imagined how much I would learn—not just about medicine, but about being present, listening, and walking alongside the community. My plan had been simple: finish medical school and work in Dili with NGOs. Railaco was never part of that plan, but it was God’s plan and calling. […]