Immersed in an unfamiliar culture in Central America, William found his eyes opened to the gift of synodality Pope Francis keeps insisting we must inculcate throughout the Church.
All posts by William Manaker, SJ
A military brat who grew up in four different states, William met the Jesuits while studying abroad in Rome during college. He entered the US Central and Southern Province after graduating in 2014, and currently teaches English and serves as liturgy coordinator at De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Closeness to God is a journey, not a prize to be won.
In his first article, William reflects on how perfectionist ideals can distract him from the ongoing journey that the Ignatian concept of the magis demands.