Jesuits in Slovenia: a discreet and admired presence
In the series of video recollections of Father General’s visits to the various Provinces of the Society, here is footage of his visit to Slovenia. This is a “small Province” in terms of the number of Jesuits, about fifty in all. The age pyramid of this group of Jesuit companions is balanced and this helps maintain an efficient pastoral presence in various settings, especially among university students.
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when You ascended into heaven
the angels said to the Eleven:
“Don’t just stand there looking up to heaven”.
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