Ministries Archive

  • Changing Power Dynamics
    In the end, whatever happens with the May 2016 elections, SLB will continue to struggle with the people in its fight for a real Government of the People, by the People and for the People. Then and only then can Power fully and truly be called the People’s.
  • Renewing the Faith that Does Justice
    In renewing faith that does justice, be holy as God is holy. There, find the inner drive towards social justice, which proceeds from the fullness of God. Find the inner drive driven by the love and fear of the Holy.
  • (Part 3 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Sees The Pain Of The World And Responds With An Offer To Heal.
    A companion once said to Arrupe, after months of travel, “Father Arrupe, I am dead tired.” With a smile, Arrupe’s response was: Tiene usted la eternidad para descansar. You have eternity in which to rest.
  • (Part 2 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Listens To The Sound That The Wind Makes When It Blows, Not Knowing Where It Comes From Nor Where It Goes. [Jn.3:8]
    I am struck by this man of the Spirit. I am struck by his availability, his openness, his sense of adventure, his willingness to open new doors and seek out new worlds – not just any thing new, but anything new for the Kingdom.
  • (Part 1 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Set His Hands On The Plough And Did Not Look Back
    This world needs men who do not turn back. Ours is an age of great complexities, where the divisions between peoples have become more pronounced, where problems are built on top of older problems, and they meld into, and exacerbate, and feed on, each other.
  • Opening To Love
    The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is meant to be life changing. Countless individuals have made the Exercises and undergone a deep conversion of mind and heart. Using some psychological concepts, we will attempt in this article to articulate how this dynamic unfolds particularly in the First Week…
  • Falling in Love, Staying in Love (Teaching in a Public School)
    "Fr. Arrupe had it right when he said, 'what you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.' And affect me it did."
  • Leading—The Pope Francis Way
    "We often turn to our leaders for direction on how to move forward and yet we are often disappointed. Scandal after scandal has revealed just how frail and broken leadership has become or just how hard it is to remain truthful, trustworthy and courageous."
  • Why I Sing For The Jesuit Music Ministry
    “Do you get paid for singing in Hangad?” a student of mine wanted to know. “No,” I answered, a little perplexed by the question. “Then why are you a part of it?” he questioned. Find out Paolo Suapengco's response.
  • Mastery of the Will
    Being valiant, as well as narcissistic, makes for a fascinating personality sketch. Undoubtedly, Ignatius had a great capacity to withstand incredible pain and suffering. His intense vanity, however, offsets this admirable strength. Keeping up such a volatile mix must have demanded an immense amount of willpower and determination in controlling…