Falling in love with St Ignatius of Loyola began with a demand to myself: I am a Jesuit; therefore, I should love Ignatius! But this did not happen in an instant. It took a process that started with knowing him … Continued
Five hundred years ago, St Ignatius received the grace of conversion after his defeat at Pamplona in 1521. This conversion was the basis on which he found spiritual interior freedom. The fruit of his conversion was a new horizon: a … Continued
When I think about my education, I remember my high school years when I used to spend hours reviewing my studies while listening to classical music. I recall my teachers, favourite subjects, the studies, the thrilling tests, and the fun. … Continued
I shall walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. ~Ps 114 (116A) “Life is so difficult!” “We simply want to live, and yet it remains a great challenge!” “We simply want to live, and … Continued
May is the “month which the piety of the faithful has especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady”, and it is the occasion for a “moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in every part of the world pay to … Continued
When Fr General Arturo Sosa told me that he had chosen me to be the next regional superior of Thailand, I objected claiming that at 78 years of age, I was too old to take this challenging job. Father General answered that both Popes, … Continued
20 May 1521 (the battle of Pamplona) had marked the life of a young Iñigo López on a journey that no one could have imagined. A journey that led Iñigo López to become Ignatius of Loyola, from knight to pilgrim: … Continued
On 3 January, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Fr Ed Quinnan SJ, Superior of the Jesuits in Micronesia and Fiji, and JCAP Ignatian Spirituality Network Coordinator, reflects on this Titular Feast of the Society of … Continued
“All of you, please, stop this! I’m… I… I’m sacred. We’ll all die! Everyone, every single one of us is going to die! I’m so scared. Stop this madness!” In Korea, this is one of the most buzzed-about lines from … Continued
