What does it mean to begin the Jesuit journey? Fr Matthew Power SJ and five novices offer an inside look at life at Manresa House, the Jesuit novitiate in Birmingham, sharing their experiences of spiritual formation, prayer, and apostolate work. Meanwhile, Br Ken Vance SJ welcomes a new commission exploring the Jesuit brotherhood, shining a light on this vital vocation in the Society of Jesus.
Beyond Britain, Laura Angarita visits Casa Ricci in China, a Jesuit Missions partner project serving marginalised communities for over a decade. Closer to home, Eileen Cole speaks about the struggles of refugees in immigration detention and how JRS UK accompanies them through these challenges.
This issue also brings history to life with a comic by John Paul de Quay that retraces the dramatic prison escape of John Gerard SJ, while Maria Fernanda Lopez speaks with Fr Dominic Robinson SJ on the themes of unity and hope that emerged during the King’s recent visit to Farm Street Church.
Marking forty years since the publication of God of Surprises, Fr Philip Harrison SJ explores how Gerard W. Hughes SJ’s work continues to inspire. Writing from Syria, Vincent de Beaucoudrey SJ insists that despite ongoing hardship, hope remains the defining word for the country.
Looking ahead, Marianna Beltrami discusses the plans for the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, highlighting a renewed commitment to caring for our common home, and Adam Shaw continues the Jesuit Missions’ COP journey from Azerbaijan to Brazil, hopeful that the voices of those most vulnerable to climate change are heard.
As we join Pope Francis in prayer this spring, Paul Nicholson SJ reflects on the relationships that shape our lives and includes intentions for this period.
This issue features a rich variety of in-depth stories to inspire and challenge, calling us all to a deeper engagement with faith in action. Read it here.
