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 […]
Reflection on the Perception of Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) from the Perspectives of the Alumni of Instituto São João de Brito (ISJB): An Informal Conversation about the Impact of IPP
Introduction The Jesuit tradition of education dates to 1547 when St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) accepted an invitation from leading citizens to establish the first Jesuit School in the city of Messina in Sicily for their children. This has marked the beginning of a long – standing […]
The Begging Jesus: A Lenten Reflection
I arrived in the Philippines just a few months ago. As the season of Lent began, I realized that I wasn’t only entering a new country, I was also entering a deeper journey within myself. In the middle of the busy streets, the kind smiles of strangers, and the strong faith of the people here, […]
From Seeds of Hope to Fruits of Change
A Story of Transformation – Cornelio de Deus, Railaco Cornelio de Deus (36), from Fatukero, Railaco, currently serves as an officer with the Food Security (FS) Program at Jesuit Social Services (JSS). A dedicated husband to Maria Bernadete (28), and father of two children—Silvio and Zerlia—Cornelio and his family began their journey in 2019. Although he was without […]
Faith in Action: The Impact of MAG+S-TL on Young People”
I still remember the first time I stepped into a MAG+S-TL gathering. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was drawn in by the warmth of the community, the laughter, and the shared spirit of faith. Over time, this place became more than just a group I attended—it became a home. February 17th marks […]
A Midday of Tears
Smoke from the Fire On the midday of Monday, March 3, 2025, firefighters were heard in the area close to Ateneo de Manila University. Within seconds, reports began circulating on social media that there was a fire in Daan Tubo, a place where Jesuit scholastics conduct their apostolate every weekend. As the Jesuit scholastics received […]
Live out our Jesuit life: Celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope
On the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a day the Church dedicates to all the consecrated people, I have been tasked with presenting a reflection to all religious men and women gathered for the diocesan celebration. This time, the celebration takes a special flavor as the church is journeying in this Jubilee Year […]