Healing our deafness: Recognizing our resistance to Conversion

Healing our deafness: Recognizing our resistance to Conversion

Before a Jesuit makes a decision, he discerns. In order to discern, he must pray. This isn’t just a maxim of Jesuit life, it’s a way of living a prayerfully-examined vocation to service. It’s no surprise then that the delegates of the 71st Congregation of Procurators...

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CP71 – Retreat ends and Canonical Phase begins

CP71 – Retreat ends and Canonical Phase begins

“Jesuits know who they are by looking at Jesus; he is the foundation of our Jesuit identity. When we pray together, we find ourselves... we find each other... and we find a new depth and creativity in our mission.”

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International Day of Families – A couple tells their story

International Day of Families – A couple tells their story

15 May marks the International Day of Families. On this occasion, we offer you the testimony of Vittorio and Marta, a Roman couple. A simple, true testimony, rooted in experience.

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Being silent in action

Being silent in action

Reviving youth ministry through an experience of silence, contemplation and action. - Missionary youth work today is no mere fad triggered by the explosion of social media. Nor does it exist because Pope Francis, by dint of decisiveness and creativity, has potentially inspired the whole Church...

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Congregation of Procurators – The retreat

Congregation of Procurators – The retreat

The retreat for the Congregation of Procurators is a unique opportunity for the members to dive deep into the De Statu Societatis and reflect on it. It is a synthesis document prepared by Father General from reports received on the situation of the Society...

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Congregation of Procurators – The beginning in images

Congregation of Procurators – The beginning in images

The hundred or so Jesuits gathered in Loyola, the birthplace of Saint Ignatius in Spain, are living an eight-day retreat together. To help you feel the atmosphere of this important gathering, here are some photos of the beginning of the event, including the opening Mass in the Basilica of Loyola.

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The light amidst the ruins of Homs – Jesuits at the frontiers

The light amidst the ruins of Homs – Jesuits at the frontiers

For most of the world, Syria has become a synonym for war, violence, and death. But despite everything, the Jesuits never left Syria. The life of the Catholic community in Homs is only possible thanks to the brave spirit of Jesuit priests...

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For ecclesial movements and groups – The Pope Video

For ecclesial movements and groups – The Pope Video

Let us pray that ecclesial movements and groups may daily rediscover their evangelizing mission, and that they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs.

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Pope Francis with the Jesuits in Budapest: closeness and immediacy

Pope Francis with the Jesuits in Budapest: closeness and immediacy

The Holy Father, as is customary, meets with ‘local’ Jesuits, this time with us, Hungarian Jesuits. The meeting started on Saturday evening a few minutes after six o’clock and lasted about an hour and a half. What characterised our meeting?

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In all the ways he calls us, God shows infinite creativity

In all the ways he calls us, God shows infinite creativity

In his message for this year’s Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis shared a personal testimony of the moment when he felt called to dedicate his entire life to serving the Lord.

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A Jesuit background for the official song of the papal visit to Hungary

A Jesuit background for the official song of the papal visit to Hungary

The musical song Camino - Christ, you are my future has been selected as the official song of Pope Francis’ visit to Hungary, from the 28th to the 30th of April. It was written by well-known Hungarian artists and just released in a video clip format and symphonic version.

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Santuario de Loyola – Past, Present and Future

Santuario de Loyola – Past, Present and Future

When the delegates of the 71st Congregation of Procurators meet this May, they’ll be gathering at the Santuario de Loyola, in Spain. The shrine is home to a state-of-the-art meeting space, spirituality center, youth hostel, an 18th Century basilica, museum, library...

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