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Why Ecological Conversion Is Not Easy: Entrenched in Global Culture, Disrespect for the Environment Goes Back Centuries

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Living in Harmony: Understanding the Call of Integral Ecology

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“To Be Seen, Heard, and Celebrated”: The Continuing Significance of the Jesuit Mission in Bukidnon

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Hear the Voices of the Next Generation: Students from Ateneo de Iloilo share their thoughts on the environmental crisis.

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Mindanao, the Land and Life of Hope: Why we need a Preferential Option for Indigenous Peoples

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The Manila Observatory: Jesuit Science in Service of a Warming World

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Returning to Tikalaan: The Birth of San Francisco Javier Mission Station

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From the Lectern

“Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me.”: Homily at the Mass of the Final Vows of Fr. Arnel T. Ong SJ

…Atong has learned from Ignatius to beg for only what is enough: “Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me.” With that, one can follow wherever Christ leads. Today, Christ says once more: “Come, follow me.” Atong knows much better what it costs. But more importantly, he knows much better…

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  • San Jose Seminary: 425 Years of Unwavering Service

    This year, 2026, San José Seminary marks the 425th year of the foundation of the institution from which it evolved, the Colegio de San Jose in 1601. It will be recalled that the Colegio de San Jose was originally a boarding school for boys who were studying at the College of Manila. In the history of the El Colegio de…

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To a Young Man Who Wants to Be a Jesuit

In these fast-changing and sometimes tough times, I feel a deep need to reach out to young people like you, who are thoughtfully considering your future and spiritual journey. As a Jesuit, I have been blessed to experience a profound journey of conversion and an ongoing call to live authentically, all grounded in God’s unconditional love and the mission of the Church. Today, I want to share some thoughts and experiences that might resonate with your own search for meaning and purpose.

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COMMON HOME
  • Laudato Si’ and Integral Ecology 10 Years Later
    How did we spend the last 10 years of living Laudato Si’ and integral ecology? Were we trying to listen, trying to learn perhaps, but remaining indecisive for periods, with increased distraction, division, and denial? The main challenge is not a project design—or a technology—but good will in seeking collaboration across silos. Where have we come from? The encyclical Laudato…

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THE WINDHOVER  
  • Year XXVIII (2026) Vol 2
    Religious formation is a radical reorientation of the whole person - where life is continually shaped in deeper encounter with God, honest awareness of self,…

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✨ 𝙄𝘾𝙔𝙈𝙄: 𝙒𝙀'𝙍𝙀 𝙍𝙐𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘼𝙔𝙋 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎 𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙄𝙉! 📣🙋‍♀️🌱🙋 We received amazing feedback in our Cebu, Manila, and Davao runs, and so we’re running it again! 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮? Join our 𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 (𝗔𝗬𝗣) 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 for formators, coordinators, directors, campus ministers, guidance counselors, mental health practitioners, and leaders who are journeying with youth and young adults. The 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 of the workshops is 𝗙𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗝. 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗲, 𝗦𝗝, 𝗣𝘀𝘆. 𝗗., 𝗥.𝗣𝘀𝘆, the executive director of Emmaus Center for Psycho-Spiritual Formation and Accompaniment. 📝 Reserve your slots here: bit.ly/AYP202627 (𝟭) 𝗔𝗬𝗣: 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 (𝗪𝗲𝗱-𝗙𝗿𝗶), 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝘁., 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝟮) 𝗔𝗬𝗣: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 (𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀-𝗦𝗮𝘁), 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝘁., 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ============================================ 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: • 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 will be on a 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀. Registration will close once the maximum number is reached. • 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: If paid slots are 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 one week before the first day of the workshop, a 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 will be deducted from payment made. • 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻 attendees 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱. ============================================ For any questions or inquiries, you may contact us at 09165569173 via call/text/Viber, via Messenger or via email at emmaus.center.ph@gmail.com. Spread the word! We hope to see you in our workshops!
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In our schools, everyone gets a medal. The October Medal of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is a devotion to Mary and a symbol of our Jesuit and Ignatian heritage in the Philippines. It reminds us of Mary’s presence in our journey of faith, and of our call to discern, serve, and find God in all things. It also reflects our mission of forming men and women for others. In this single medal, faith and heritage meet, inviting us to carry with us the spirit of Mary and Ignatius in our daily lives. "Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!"
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Reflecting on the 425-year history and mission of the San José Seminary, current rector Fr. Norlan H. Julia SJ writes: "The Ignatian spirituality that has characterized the formation in San José Seminary binds Josefinos of various generations, especially those who have been privileged to make the full 30-day Spiritual Exercises. The Ignatian terms, such as magis, cura personalis, and discernment, are not only empty words for them. These truly serve as criteria for their decisions, big and small. In opus ministerii, the ultimate goal is the greater glory of God, ad maiorem Dei gloriam. For Josefinos of every generation, St. Ignatius of Loyola is not just one saint among many saints. If San Jose is their spiritual father; St. Ignatius is their spiritual master."
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11 educational institutions of the Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC) gathered at Ateneo de Davao University for JBEC 2026. The gathering became a space for listening and reflecting on the mission of educating and forming young people. Particular attention was given to the risks and threats affecting the well-being of students, highlighting the profound importance of holistic formation. The mission of education extends beyond academic excellence. Schools are called to accompany students as whole persons—mind, heart, body, spirit, relationships, and faith. In a world that continues to present new and complex challenges to young people, schools must remain safe and formative spaces where students can grow and flourish. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!
LAKBAY LA MESA | Isang espesyal na pagbabasbas ang ginawa sa Season of Creation Mass sa La Mesa Ecopark noong nakaraang Biyernes. Binasbasan ni Fr JM Manzano, SJ ang La Mesa Dam spillway ng blessed salt mula sa Holy Land. Nag-alay rin si Fr JM ng isang panalangin para sa lahat ng mga komunidad na daraanan ng tubig mula sa La Mesa Dam spillway.🙏💧 Sa La Mesa Ecopark Exhibit Hall, nakita ng mga bisita ang mga kuha ng mga bird watchers ng mga ibong makikita sa La Mesa Ecopark. Ipinakita rin ni La Mesa Ecopark Operations Department Head Murphy Amparo ang mga species ng mga puno sa LME tulad ng Ipil (Instia bijuga)🌳, Narra (Pterocarpus indicus)🌳, at Kupang (Parkia Timoriana).🌳 Lumapit at namanghâ ang mga madre at seminarista sa mga matibay na mga sangá, makukulay na mga dahon at malalaking ugat ng mga puno sa La Mesa Ecopark.🌳 Nagtapos ang Lakbay La Mesa sa isang munting salu-salo kasama ang mga seminarista, madre at eco-spirituality content creators sa Ipil Pavilion ng La Mesa Ecopark.🌳🦉🦎🦋💧 Sa kaniyang homilya sa Season of Creation Mass, sinabi ni Fr JM Manzano, SJ: “…before we can save creation, perhaps we first need to notice the mustard seeds we have stopped seeing. My second point, the second movement: love. See the value hidden within. I am reminded of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: 'Everything, everything that has a without also has a deep within.'”

Universal Apostolic Preferences

The Universal Apostolic Preferences provide a guiding vision for the entire Society of Jesus. They ignite our aspirations and stir our ambitions, fostering unity in our shared mission. These new Preferences encompass four crucial focal points for addressing contemporary global needs. Over the next decade, the Society of Jesus will prioritize these areas, and we extend an invitation for you to delve deeper into them and join us in making a meaningful impact rooted in the Gospel.
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PHI Apostolic Plan 2026-2031

Philippine Jesuits Apostolic Plan 2026–2031 charts the Province’s shared mission for the next five years, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises, the Universal Apostolic Preferences, and the call of the Church to renewed missionary discipleship. Emerging from a Province-wide process of prayer, discernment, and spiritual conversation, the plan identifies four key mission thrusts. More than a strategic framework, it is a tool for ongoing discernment and action, and an invitation to personal and communal renewal, challenging every member, community, and institution to respond creatively to the signs of the times. Grounded in hope and inspired by the Gospel, the plan calls the entire apostolic body to journey together with courage, discernment, and generosity as companions of Jesus in service of the Church and the world.

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