Provincial's Musings

September holds a sacred resonance in our hearts. It is a month rich in M025arian devotions as we celebrate the Nativity of Our Blessed Mother (Sept 8), the Holy Name of Mary (Sept 12), and Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept 15). These feasts invite us to turn to Mary, who is not only our spiritual mother but also the Mother of the Society of Jesus. At La Storta, it was before her that Ignatius received the confirmation of his mission, to be placed with her Son, carrying the Cross. As Jesuits and mission partners, we continue to draw strength from her unwavering faith and fidelity. “She is more Mother than Queen,” wrote St Thérèse of Lisieux, a reminder that her love for us is intimate, maternal, and transformative.