. Born in Trieyland, Schlochac, Germany in 1931, Fr. Norbert Gille, SJ entered the Society of Jesus in 1955 at Jakobsberg, Bingen. His formation took him through studies in philosophy at Pullach and theology at Heythrop College in England. He was ordained a priest in Berlin in 1961. In 1964, Fr. Norbert was missioned to Africa, beginning his apostolic work ...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter – John 10:27–30 With the theme of leadership prominent in today’s Gospel, it is appropriate that we reflect on the great shifts in leadership that have taken place in our Church and in the world over the past few weeks. Most notable, of course, is the election of a new pope. As we ...
The Year of Jubilee, rooted in biblical tradition, symbolizes restoration, hope, and fresh beginnings. Celebrated every fifty years according to the Hebrew calendar, it’s a sacred time marked by the cancellation of debts, the return of land to original families, and a renewed focus on justice, compassion, and communal care. In this spirit, tending to the sick takes on deeper ...
On May 8, 2025, the Universal Church rejoiced at the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., a son of the Americas. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1955, and having served the people of Peru with deep pastoral zeal, Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American-born and Peruvian citizen to assume the Petrine ministry. His choice ...
From Fr General’s letter on the 8th of May 2025: “With all the people of God and so many people of good will, we share the joy of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome and Pastor of the Universal Church. […] For us it is an opportunity to renew of the characteristic dimensions of the charism received ...
When you see the white smoke rise, Do not look for thrones or crowns. Do not strain to hear the trumpets, Or expect the voice of kings. Look instead to trembling footsteps In the echo of the Upper Room – Where sandals tread on sacred ground, And silence bears the weight of Rome. He comes not wrapped in power, But ...
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