"As a young man, I was full of confusion. I was seeking deeper meaning and fulfilment in my life, but the pleasures or the possessions that were offered by the world as a route to happiness, they just weren't fulfilling me, and they were leaving me empty." To watch the rest of the interview, click here.
At the time of this interview, Paolo was studying for his degree in Theology at The Centre Sèvres in Paris.
"I was always curious, enthusiastic about the foundations of reality of the cosmos. What does the infinitely small consist of? And what is there in the infinitely large? Understanding and knowing how to describe the laws that govern the cosmos is the question that fascinated me." To watch the rest of the interview, click here.
At the time of this interview, Luís was living in the main Jesuit residence in London and studying for a PhD in Social and Historical Studies at the Institute of the Americas, University College London.
"And then, it was an explosive moment for me because from there - I - my life changed. I started to feel a lot of, more light, much more - I started to grasp reality with its colours in the sense that it was giving me a lot of joy to be able to help these people." To watch the rest of the interview, click here.
This entire series of interviews (including those from other Jesuit Provinces) is available to view on the Jesuits Global YouTube channel here.
During this weekend Father Roger Dawson SJ will introduce and explain this approach to flourishing as life before death and he will make the link with our faith and Ignatian spirituality.
This weekend explores the human condition through your own life story, in the context of the Gospel story and the Christian spiritual life, using mindfulness skills and contemplative Christian prayer.
The team at St Beuno's have created this retreat for participants to reflect on Pope Leo XIV's statement: "We want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering."
This residential course includes listening skills, discernment of spirits, a model of Ignatian spiritual conversation and accompaniment, and ways of praying. The course will help deepen and improve one-to-one pastoral ministry, using Ignatian principles based on the Spiritual Exercises.
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