Now in theology formation, Vietnamese Jesuit Joseph Nguyen Phu Cuong, SJ shares his reflections on his Jesuit vocation thus far:
"Ultimately, on my vocational journey, God consistently opened doors to His mission and guided me every step of the way. Looking back on my time in training with the order, I silently thank God every day for His love for me, which feels so personal and individual. It is from that love that I have come to feel greater love for God by finding Him present in those He has brought me into contact and relationships with. It is also through that love that I have come to experience greater self-confidence and enormous gratitude toward those who guide me."
From the Lectern
“Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me.”: Homily at the Mass of the Final Vows of Fr. Arnel T. Ong SJ
…Atong has learned from Ignatius to beg for only what is enough: “Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me.” With that, one can follow wherever Christ leads. Today, Christ says once more: “Come, follow me.” Atong knows much better what it costs. But more importantly, he knows much better…
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