A magnetic glow of hope

A magnetic glow of hope

“Can a Jesuit be a magnet? I believe so! M.J. Peter is one such Jesuit. He irresistibly attracts the crippled, the lame, and the weak to himself with his magnetic therapy coupled with his vivacious personality.”

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Purification, illumination, confirmation, transformation: a Jesuit parcours trail in higher education

Purification, illumination, confirmation, transformation: a Jesuit parcours trail in higher education

In Mae Chan, in the northern Thai province of Chiang Rai, you will find the youngest higher education project of the Society of Jesus. It is the Xavier Learning Community, a campus that has been under development for nearly five years...

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Missionary of the Santal Tribes – Fr. Anthony Debono

Missionary of the Santal Tribes – Fr. Anthony Debono

Jesuits have a long history of working with the Santal tribes who are indigenous ethnic groups native to the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Jesuits of the Dumka-Raiganj Province have been involved in various...

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Praying together for the sick

Praying together for the sick

In his message for 11 February, World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis writes: "Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, if illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment, unaccompanied by care and compassion, it can become inhumane."

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“Seven Fountains”: the seven springs of the Spirit to discover meaning in life

“Seven Fountains”: the seven springs of the Spirit to discover meaning in life

Many years ago, in the northern Thai kingdom its rulers established their “summer residence” in Chiang Mai. They called it “Seven Fountains”. This name took account of the springs and waterfalls which abound north of the city. And the number seven symbolized perfection.

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Earthquake emergency in Turkey and Syria

Earthquake emergency in Turkey and Syria

“We express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey” said Fr Arturo Sosa. “Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and communities.”

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Present and future at JCAP… continued

Present and future at JCAP… continued

The Major Superiors’ Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific continued in Chiang Mai, Thailand, until 4 February. Three parts of the meeting’s programme deserve attention.

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On the road to Emmaus in Thailand… a road to an ecological future

On the road to Emmaus in Thailand… a road to an ecological future

The Jesuit Prison Ministry in Thailand has been given a piece of land in the Chiang Mai area. How might this help the prisoners? A transition house perhaps, a place to learn about organic farming? The encyclical Laudato Si’ and the pandemic have opened new avenues.

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A Vietnamese Jesuit among Thai youth

A Vietnamese Jesuit among Thai youth

Pham Ngo Hoang Dung, known to all as Dzung, is a young Vietnamese Jesuit priest who committed himself to the Region of Thailand. We met him at the Seven Fountains Spiritual Centre and asked him what brought him to Thailand.

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Far from home – How long more?

Far from home – How long more?

Forced displacement is rarely a temporary phenomenon. Many people live in precarious situations for years, or even decades, after becoming displaced. Protracted displacement situations in countries such as...

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For parishes – The Pope Video

For parishes – The Pope Video

We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.

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JCAP Major Superiors Assembly in Chiang Mai: looking at the present and guiding the future

JCAP Major Superiors Assembly in Chiang Mai: looking at the present and guiding the future

Why do the Major Superiors of each of the Society’s Conferences meet at least twice a year? The President of the Conference organises these intensive meetings, lasting about a week, each time in a different country or geographical area. It is an opportunity...

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