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. […]
Understanding AI in our world today
From 22 to 30 December 2025, Jesuit scholastics and brothers of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), including scholastics from Brazil, Kenya, the United States and Pakistan, gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (APC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the topic ‘The Burgeoning of AI in the Lives of Youth in the Digital […]
From Curiosity to Blessing
We would like to introduce one of our youth members at MAG+S Timor-Leste, Mizie, who was a member of the latest MAG+Ser batch (10). Following the completion of their Ignatian Spirituality program, most of her group members discerned to chose Mizie as the vice-leader of their group. Her role is to support the members of […]
Celebrating the Titular Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
The Jesuits in the East Timor Region celebrated the Titular Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus on 3rd January 2026, together with the Bairro Calma and Centro Juvenile communities. The celebration brought together Jesuits, children and families in prayer, shared life and joyful encounter, reflecting the Ignatian call to live as companions in mission. […]
Advent in the Holy Year, Jubilee of Hope 2025
Personal Reflection by: Father Venâncio da Costa Pereira, SJ The word ‘advent’ comes from the Latin verb advenire, meaning “to come”. It refers to something that will happen in the future or someone who will arrive. In this sense, Advent can also be understood as a time of waiting, waiting for something new to unfold […]