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The Universal Apostolic Preferences

For the ten years from 2019 to 2029 the Jesuits have made a profound commitment to focus on four particular and specific 'Universal Apostolic Preferences'.

Click on any of the images below to learn more about them, and scroll down the page to learn how they are part of the life and mission of all Jesuits, how they came about and how they can become central to your own prayer and living.

Presenting and Approving the Apostolic Preferences

The Universal Apostolic Preferences were presented to the Society of Jesus by Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa, in a letter dated February 19th, 2019.

Before being presented to the Society Fr Sosa discussed them with Pope Francis, seeking his comment and approval, which he gave to Fr General in a letter dated February 6th, 2019.

Click the buttons below to read both of these important letters.

How Were These Decided?

Fr John Dardis, SJ is an Irish Jesuit who works for Fr General as Counsellor for Discernment and Apostolic Planning. In the video below he introduces topics related to discerning, announcing and animating the Universal Apostolic Preferences.

Taking the Preferences into your Prayer

The Universal Apostolic Preferences are a rich resource for prayer and reflection. Scroll through the section below for ways and ideas for bringing them into your daily prayer and living.

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