The Jesuits in Britain (the Society of Jesus) have launched a new series of videos focusing on vocations.
The series of fascinating videos, which show members of the order living out their calling in pastoral, community and educational settings, are accompanied by personal blogs, with signposting for viewers to find out more information. They are part of the Jesuits’ outreach to both men who may be considering exploring a vocation, and those who are more generally interested in the work of the order.
The series is being launched as the Jesuits prepare to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the British Province on January 21.
Each video focuses on one individual’s daily life – both priests and those who are yet to take their final vows.
The first video features Brother Mikhael Ahmad. Further videos, which will be published in the following weeks, capture Jesuits working with young people, and with homeless and vulnerable communities.
Also featured are the recollections and inspirational views of an older Jesuit, Father Michael Barrow SJ.
As well as being available on Jesuits’ website and YouTube channel, social media clips of the videos will be published on channels including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The full list of videos and their release dates are:
The Novice – Brother Mikhael Ahmed
Monday January 23: The Chaplain – Father Mathew Power SJ, chaplain at Oxford University
Monday January 30: The Teacher – Christopher Brolly (on the journey to priesthood) at St Ignatius College, Enfield
Monday February 6: The Servant – Father Dermot Preston SJ in Newcastle
Monday February 13: The Adventurer – Father Michael Barrow SJ in Boscombe, Dorset
Monday February 20: The First Vows – Brother Mikhael Ahmad takes his first vows
More information about becoming a Jesuit is available here.