The Jesuit "Full Stop:" Understanding Tertianship with Fr. Andrew Laguna, SJ
About this episode
Fr. Andrew Laguna discusses the significance of tertianship in Jesuit formation and shares his experiences from his time in Salamanca, Spain.
If you know anything about Jesuit formation, you probably know that it takes a long time: two years for novitiate, three years for first studies, three more of regency, and then two or more years of theology studies and then—if a Jesuit has discern the priesthood—ordination. On average, a Jesuit is looking at ten to twelve years before becoming a priest! So, formation takes a long time. But then, once you’re a priest, you’re all set, right? Wrong! There’s another stage of Jesuit formation called tertianship. This is a stage of renewal and recommitment, a period of time that happens years after ordination when a Jesuit returns to some of the foundational documents and experiences of Jesuit life. The Jesuit makes the Spiritual Exercises again, prays with the Constitutions and more. Tertianship takes a Jesuit out of their usual routines, often for an extended period of time, and prepares them for final vows. Tertianship has always been a little mysterious, for host Eric Clayton, at least. That’s why he was so excited to talk to his friend, Fr. Andrew Laguna, who just returned from his tertianship in Salamanca, Spain. And that’s the conversation you’re about to hear today. Andrew…
People in this episode
Host: Eric Clayton
Guest: Fr. Andrew Laguna, SJ
Topics covered
- Jesuit formation
- tertianship
- Spiritual Exercises
- renewal
- recommitment
Keywords
- Jesuit
- formation
- tertianship
- Spiritual Exercises
- theology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jesuit Conference
Places: Salamanca, Spain
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