The four-day gathering is more than just a business meeting but a spiritual journey, conducted in the context of Ignatian prayer, locating each individual’s own spiritual foundation for the work and mission that they do, within the school and reaching outwards towards society at large

One of Rich’s main points is that, in general, everything we know now about climate change, we already knew in 1979, 40 years ago.

we have designed and put together a green stole for priests to be worn during ordinary time meant to continue the integration of the spirit and teachings of Laudato Si’ into the celebration of the sacraments - especially the Eucharist

St Ignatius’ magis beckons us that there is always a better option before us, a choice that is more respectful and more loving, that can carry us towards greater harmony and reconciliation with all our neighbors, human and otherwise. This is a power that is ours, given by God.

“What use have we ever had for voices crying out in the wilderness?”, I will say in return. Little, if any, perhaps. But it is they who have taught me to name and reverence where the Sacred is present, to grieve and mourn when it is necessary to do so,…

Fasting from polluting this Lent? Why not? Many of us will be fasting from food. But as the world we share gets more and more degraded, and more of our brothers and sisters are getting sick, perhaps we can keep them in mind and fast from contributing to this situation.

With the preparations for 2016 the Jesuits are much focused on General Congregation 36 and the call for broader initiative in promoting Reconciliation with Creation is evident. Everyone is encouraged to respond to the challenge of integral ecology and sustainable human development.

"Let me tell you about something so common you will wonder why I bother to talk about it. It is so common we of course take it for granted. But it is the basis of the current discussion about the environment. Especially the environment as something that is changing for…

"Midway across, I began to ask myself what was the point of doing this. The finish line still seemed like miles away and I was already beginning to catch my breath." Fr. Gabby Lamug-Nañawa, SJ recounts his experience of crossing the Mekong River.

Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment Laudato Si’ has won many hearts, as it speaks to the world of the realities of today, both in the context of environment and social justice.