This month marks a truly grace-filled and historic moment for our community. For the very first time during his generalate, Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, walked among us in Thailand. His visit brought an overwhelming sense of joy, deep connection, and spiritual consolation to Jesuits, our dedicated lay collaborators, and the many friends who weave the fabric of our Ignatian spirituality.

In his latest Apostolic Letter of October 27, 2025, “DRAWING NEW MAPS OF HOPE” Pope Leo XIV says: “On the sixtieth anniversary of Gravissimum educationis (Vatican II), the Church celebrates a fruitful educational history, but also faces the imperative of updating her offerings in light of the signs of the times … The Second Vatican Council reminded the Church that education is not an ancillary activity, but forms the very fabric of evangelization: it is the concrete way in which the Gospel becomes an educational gesture, a relationship, a culture” (1.1), the Pope said.

On behalf of friends, brothers and sisters, students, camp members, the Xavier community, and all who love Father Wichai — our beloved “Father Pae (พ่อ แป)” — I would like to offer these words. (At first, I intended to recall his “love at first sight” story during his time at Khon Kaen University, his experience working in the mines in Ranong, and even his favorite chameleon — but Father has already shared these stories in his homily.)

Service, Community, and Encounter

From 18–30 December, the 46th Xavier Workcamp was held in Mea Ta Chang Village, an Akha community. More than twenty-five university students took part in the camp, working together to build a water tank for the villagers and to celebrate Christmas with them.