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 […]
Pope Leo XIV: Greetings to Rome and to the world
Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for God’s flock. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation […]
Pope Francis: A Man of Incarnated Joy
From the very beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis and the word “joy” have been inseparable. For years, I have been amazed by him and his joyful presence. Joy is one of the first words that he tried to envision throughout his papacy. This joy always radiates every time he meets others and as time […]
Call to serve in faith and joy in the Lord’s mission
On March 19, 2025, I was ordained as a deacon to the first degree of the holy order of Priesthood. Reflecting on the essence of that event, I would like to describe it through the following questions: First, what is the meaning of this event for me? What is its remark for my life and […]
Experiência missionária intercalar em Timor Leste
Ser missionário não é uma profissão nem um estatuto, mas sim um modo de viver a vocação cristã. Há formas de cristianismo mais missionárias e outras menos, no entanto, todas são missionárias. O missionário é aquele que reconhece a Fé como um dom que deve ser partilhado. Ele tem de deixar passar a “água”, não […]
A Walking Theology: Holy Week Encounters with the Homeless
Last Holy Week, I was privileged to work with Povo da Rua in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Povo da Rua is a project initiated by the Diocese of Belo Horizonte, which is committed to accompanying and caring for homeless people. It’s not just providing minimums like food, hygiene, and clothing; it’s going step by step hand in […]
My Spiritual Journey in the Novitiate
Before entering the Jesuit Novitiate in Lahane, Dili, I spent three years at Casa Gonzaga, the Jesuit Candidacy House of Formation in Perumnas, Dili. During my time there, I also studied at the Instituto São João de Brito, a teacher training institute. Casa Gonzaga helped me grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually as I prepared to […]