Ministries Archive
Wherever the Need Is Greater
The desire to be a missionary has been with me since I entered the Society of Jesus in the Philippines in 2019. However, I never imagined I would be sent to a prenovitiate in a foreign country for my regency. I often associated foreign missionary work with direct service to…
The Flexibility of Jesuit Formation: The Formation That Is Deeply Caring for the Entire, Unique Person
One of the strengths of Jesuit formation is its emphasis on human formation. I am currently experiencing this in my stage of formation in the Philippines and I’m grateful despite the challenges in embracing my humanity. From the beginning to the end, human formation remains an essential dimension of Jesuit…
After the Heart of Christ: A Novice’s Experiences of Community, Mission, and Conversion in the Sacred Heart Novitiate
The Sacred Heart Novitiate, also known as the womb and the tomb of Jesuits in the Philippines, is a place of profound and life-changing encounters with the Lord. Encounters embodied in simple and honest interactions with co-novices and formators, in the ordinary tasks of manual work, in simple gestures of…
Listening with the Heart: A First-Year Novice’s Reflection on the Whispers of Grace in the Novitiate
I entered Sacred Heart Novitiate in August 2025 with a heart confident of God’s unconditional love. However, I was still filled with anxiety and fear. I was afraid of various things. I feared the uncertainty inside the novitiate. I was afraid of rejection. I was anxious because of my sense…
Building Bridges: The Dialogue between Jesuit Schools, the Philippines, and China
From its beginnings, the Society of Jesus has had a special interest in China. One of the Founding Fathers, St. Francis Xavier, brought Christianity to significant parts of Asia and died off the coast of Mainland China in 1552, his dream of evangelizing China left unfulfilled. In October of that…
“To Be Seen, Heard, and Celebrated”: The Continuing Significance of the Jesuit Mission in Bukidnon
Walking with the Lumad Towards a Future of Dignity and Hope Nestled in the heart of Mindanao, the Bukidnon Mission District (BMD) stands as a living testimony to the enduring mission of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. For over a century—since the Jesuits resumed their presence in the…
Returning to Tikalaan: The Birth of San Francisco Javier Mission Station
On the 25th of May, 2025, a quiet upland community in Talakag, Bukidnon, once again became a place of Jesuit mission. Bishop Noel Pedregosa of the Diocese of Malaybalay formally elevated the San Francisco Javier Chapel in Tikalaan into a mission station, entrusting its care to the Society of Jesus.…
Social Media and Youth Ministry: Let us reach young people where they are – through digital engagement.
Young people today often present confident, curated versions of themselves online, while experiencing unprecedented rates of anxiety and loneliness. Many have been "sacramentalized" but not evangelized, having received the sacraments of initiation but never having truly encountered Jesus Christ. As Pope Francis observed in Evangelii Gaudium, "So many of our…
Where Grace Is Shared: Filipino Youth at the JCAP MAGIS Gathering in Taipei
In the days between Christmas and the New Year, Taipei, Taiwan became a place of quiet grace and deep encounter as young people from across the Asia Pacific gathered for the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) MAGIS Gathering. Coming from different cultures, languages, and lived realities, they arrived as…Set the World on Fire: My Hopes and Dreams for the Younger Generations
As a member of Generation X, I often reflect on the widening gap between my generation and those that follow—Millennials, Gen Z, and the emerging Generation Alpha. Rather than viewing this as a generation gap, I prefer to see it as a difference shaped by the unique demands and experiences…
