We are now in the Synod on Synodality where Pope Francis wants that the church should listen more to the needs of the People. We are invited to be a companion for others, a people of God that journey together.

The Suscipe is found in the Fourth Week of Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises. It famously starts with the words, "Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, understanding, my entire will."

I divided the exposition into two parts. I will first be describing the Sifting Through The Good and then move on to the other part – Discernment of Holy Desires. Sifting Through The Good. The persons I meet in my work are fundamentally good people, people full of good intentions,…

To learn the language of the other is to enter into their worldview and to risk being affected.

I commend Gen and Kath, their families and loved ones, and all the JVPs to the prayer of the Province. May the Lord comfort us in mourning, and strengthen us all to continue the spirit of commitment that has always been a hallmark of the JVPs.