Jesuit Networking

A few years ago, in 2011 to be exact, also in Loyola where we are assessing the steps of the journey today, we defined that the network we wanted to promote was going to be committed to linking local and international advocacy to influence public policies on lifelong education for all as a human right.

The first day of the Networking for Justice gathering has come to an end. The sensation that something important is happening here in Loyola is palpable. A brief but thoughtful presentation on the global context by Patxi Alvarez SJ along with a delightful tour of the home of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Networking is a buzzword. Just like innovation, creativity, ‘corporate DNA’, empowerment, and unfortunately leadership. The problem with buzzwords, especially those that rely on badly constructed metaphors, as is the case of ‘corporate DNA’, is that everyone literally has an opinion on them.

While we join together at the Networking for Justice Encounter in Loyola, we will commemorate the 26th anniversary of the assassination (16 November 1989) of the 6 Jesuits and their two companions, Elba and Celina Ramos.