Herbal medicine has its origin in every home. The book of Wisdom says, “The Lord created the medicinal herbs which grow on the earth, and these a sensible person will not despise. The physician uses…

Doubt and disillusionment, discouragement and despair, dread and fear are emotions that are common to all of us at some point or other in our lives. When we are confronted with the death of a…

When suddenly faced with a diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, many would be completely devastated; "How could this happen; I have done nothing wrong!" they cry. Others are made of sterner stuff; "One has to…

The Commission on the Role of Women in Jesuit Apostolate observed its first anniversary on 8th March 2022, expressing its resolve to facilitate the worldwide Jesuits and their collaborators in their efforts to align themselves…

My devotion to St. Francis Xavier stems from the reality that after 400 years of his sainthood he is still an inspiration, a motivation, and one that can be emulated. Because when God calls, nothing…

A Personal Reflection [auth] This may sound like an oxymoron – losing God in the religious life. One joins the religious life thinking one can come closer to God and dedicate one’s life to what…

[auth] “How were you inspired to give up a prestigious career in astronomy, supported by NASA, to enter the Jesuits?” In fact, the assumptions behind the question are mostly wrong. It didn’t happen like people…

“I don’t feel the need of vows” Margaret Rossi (name changed), an Italian laywoman, is one of the finest human beings I have ever met.  She was also deeply God-centred—but not in the “traditional” ways.…