Fr Adolfo Nicolás SJ Memorial Microsite
As we gratefully remember Fr Adolfo Nicolás on the third anniversary of his going home to the Lord, it is fitting that our Gospel should speak of service, which was one of Nico’s favorite words. “Service” is, of course, a … Continued
The grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to produce fruit, is the parable of the life of Jesus, nailed to the cross and raised, as a sign of the love that opens the way from death to life anew. It is also the parable of the followers of Jesus, of those who, like Adolfo Nicolás, choose to “hate their life in this world” in order to become his companion, that is, to occupy the same place that Jesus occupied, the redeeming cross as the entry into life. Of those who choose to become another grain of wheat that falls to the ground, dies and bears much fruit.
Homily of JCAP President Fr Tony Moreno SJ on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension Arrupe International Residence, Manila, 24 May 2020 We celebrate today the Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension. It is part of our article of faith: Jesus … Continued
Homily of Vietnam Provincial Fr Vincent Pham Van Mam SJHo Chi Minh City, 23 May 2020 Dear Brothers, Today, we all gather here in this chapel to be in solidarity with the whole Society to pray for Fr Adolfo Nicolás, … Continued
Homily of Rev Robbie Paraan, SJLoyola House of Studies, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila27 May 2020 Fr Nico loved walking. When we were together in Arrupe International Residence, he wouldwalk every day from AIR to the East Asian Pastoral Institute … Continued
Homily of Fr Jose VC Quilongquilong SJ Jesuit Residence, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila22 May 2020 In his letter to the whole Society of Jesus dated 20 May, Fr Superior General Arturo Sosa relayed “with sorrow, but at the same … Continued