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الأنشطة الرسوليّة في بيت ألبيرتو في جرمانا – سوريا

الأنشطة الرسوليّة في بيت ألبيرتو في جرمانا – سوريا

“بيت ألبيرتو”. منذ سنتَين، كانت هذه العبارة بالنسبة إليّ، مجرّد إسم للمكان الذي سأُرسَل إليه خلال فترة تدريبي الرسوليّ. منذ سنة، كانت مجرّد إسم للمكان الذي أكتشفه. أمّا اليوم؟ فهي جزء من قصّتي ومن تاريخي، إنّها ترمز للمكان والأشخاص والرسالات والأحداث والصداقات الجديدة.

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La délicate notion d’abus spirituel

La délicate notion d’abus spirituel

Agression/abus et spirituel, voici deux notions qui semblent appartenir à deux univers diamétralement opposés. Et pourtant, des comportements transgressifs sont aussi à déplorer dans le cadre de l’accompagnement spirituel, pouvant dans certains cas aller à jusqu’à des agressions sexuelles.

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I am an American Jesuit, currently missoned as a third-year regent at Le Collège Notre Dame de Jamhour, where I teach English. I grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a city located between New York and Philadelphia, and graduated from the University of Scranton, a Jesuit school, in 2013, where I first encountered the Jesuits and began discerning my vocation.

Before coming to Lebanon, I taught religion, history, and literature at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia and completed graduate studies in theology and social philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. These experiences in education and ministry, both in the United States and abroad, helped me discover the joy of accompanying students in their growth and learning.

My connection to Lebanon is deeply personal. I have Lebanese roots through my family and was raised in the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, though growing up, our connection to Lebanon was mostly through food. Being in Lebanon now feels like a homecoming, a chance not only to engage more fully with my heritage but also to serve the local church and contribute to the mission of the Jesuits in this country. As a child, I rolled grape leaves and helped make kibbeh bisseyneh for the church festival. These early experiences of participation in community life now take on new meaning in my work and ministry, and this regency allows me to build on those formative moments, deepen my spiritual formation, and continue learning Arabic.

Living and working here, I  will no doubt be shaped both in the classroom and in the community. Everyday interactions, such as conversations with students, shared meals with colleagues, and moments of reflection, have always been opportunities to grow, learn, and serve. I am grateful for how these experiences and this year will prepare me to better serve in the future.

Andrew Milewski, SJ

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الأنشطة الرسوليّة في بيت ألبيرتو في جرمانا – سوريا

الأنشطة الرسوليّة في بيت ألبيرتو في جرمانا – سوريا

“بيت ألبيرتو”. منذ سنتَين، كانت هذه العبارة بالنسبة إليّ، مجرّد إسم للمكان الذي سأُرسَل إليه خلال فترة تدريبي الرسوليّ. منذ سنة، كانت مجرّد إسم للمكان الذي أكتشفه. أمّا اليوم؟ فهي جزء من قصّتي ومن تاريخي، إنّها ترمز للمكان والأشخاص والرسالات والأحداث والصداقات الجديدة.

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La délicate notion d’abus spirituel

La délicate notion d’abus spirituel

Agression/abus et spirituel, voici deux notions qui semblent appartenir à deux univers diamétralement opposés. Et pourtant, des comportements transgressifs sont aussi à déplorer dans le cadre de l’accompagnement spirituel, pouvant dans certains cas aller à jusqu’à des agressions sexuelles.

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Jesuits visiting George Town University in Qatar

Jesuits visiting George Town University in Qatar

“In early November, a delegation of Jesuits in PRO (Frs. Jad Chebly, Gabriel Khairallah, Doug Jones, and Dan Corrou) visited the campus of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). They were hosted by Fr. Ryan Maher, S.J. (UEA), who currently teaches at GU-Q and is the only Jesuit on staff. They had the chance to meet with a number of administrators, faculty members, and students. The delegation was invited as part of ongoing discussions between GU-Q, USJ, and JRS as to possible ways to deepen collaboration in teaching, research, and internships. 

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