THE WINDHOVER:
THE PHILIPPINE JESUIT MAGAZINE
The Windhover is the official publication of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, serving as a platform for sharing Jesuit perspectives on faith, culture, and social justice. The magazine’s title is inspired by the poem “The Windhover” by 19th-century English Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ. Known for his innovative poetic techniques and deep spiritual insight, Hopkins considered “The Windhover’ his finest work, dedicating it “To Christ our Lord”.
As the official magazine of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus, it serves as a dynamic channel for the apostolate, life, and ministries of both Jesuits and lay partners. It features their distinct charisms, yearnings, and work across diverse fields–social outreach, education, spiritual formation, healthcare, rural and parish ministry–through articles, homilies, and reflections that invite readers into the Ignatian experience of promoting faith, justice, and solidarity in Philippine society.
Year XXVIII (2026) Vol 1
The Jesuit apostolate in the Chinese-Filipino community spans schools, parishes, and various pastoral ministries that nurture faith, education, and service. Through these institutions, Jesuits accompany families and young people in forming both character and Christian discipleship. A key dimension of this mission is a deep respect for culture. Jesuits value the rich heritage of both Chinese and Filipino traditions and engage them as meaningful paths for expressing the Gospel. In this way, faith is lived and celebrated within the life of the community.
Year XXVII (2025) Vol 4
We have seen the devastation brought about by our country’s (and our world’s) environmental crisis. Thus, the urgent call for action. The most heartbreaking of all is that those who are most affected by this crisis are the poor and vulnerable. The Lord has entrusted us with the planet, and our fait asks of us to cherish and care for it. Each one of us must take this responsibility seriously and care for creation and each other. Thus, this issue of The Windhover is focused on Integral Ecology and the environmental situation in Mindanao.
Year XXVII (2025) Vol 3
We have always recognized the power of the youth. Despite generation gaps and differences, young people and adults find ways to work together harmoniously. In this issue, the youth offer messages they have for the older people in their lives while the adults share their experiences working with teenagers, and how these have changed their perspective on the world. On the cover, Sch. Renzo Akiat poses with his students. In his article, he writes about how much he loves teaching junior high school at Ateneo de Naga.
Year XXVII (2025) Vol 2
EDCOM2 Executive Director and Jesuit alumnus Karol Mark Yee speaks about the state of Philippine education to the delegates of DisruptEd, a gathering of teachers with the theme “Futures Thinking for Future Teaching.” The event was held on March 1, 2025 at the Areté, Ateneo de Manila and organized by the Apple Distinguished Educators in partnership with the Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design’s Ateneo SALT Institute.
Jesuit education in the Philippines, exemplified by Jesuit and lay educators, fosters holistic formation, innovation, and service rooted in a 477-year tradition. Jesuit education prepares learners to lead and transform society for the greater good.