By Jean-Claude Ravet To be a Christian is to experience a liberating encounter with Jesus—that is, a grace that enlightens and gives peace, reconciles and consoles, animates and strengthens, and pushes us forward and an encounter that profoundly alters our presence in the world, radically orienting our steps toward beauty and praise, justice and love, …
Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ During our visit to Haiti, we met a four-year-old boy named Dodo, who rushed up to us as we entered the school, Centre educative de Bedou. This little one grabbed our hands and in Creole said, “Come with me.” Amidst unbelievable poverty, Dodo emanated a contagious joy. His grip seemed to …
By John Dougherty Bryan Manning has been all over the world, and that was before he became a Jesuit. Originally from Torbay, Newfoundland, Bryan has lived and worked in six other countries and visited over twenty. A lover of language and adventure, Bryan’s international experience serves him well as he ministers to a diverse array …
By MegAnne Liebsch In one of the darkest moments of her life, Christina Pinnavaria turned to prayer. “I laid down on the ground and was just looking up at the sky, and I said: God, if there’s one thing that you can tell me right now, just one thing, what would that be?” When the …
“Christina, do your taxes!”: Embracing New Life One Step at a Time Read More »
By Fr. John Meehan, SJ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” (John 15:1–2) When we reflect on the signs of our times, alienation is a word …
At the heart of our work within the Society of Jesus is a journey—the search for a deeper commitment to Christ’s mission. Whether professed religious or lay colleagues, we are called to be Pilgrims Together, partners in mission nurtured by a culture of greater participation and communal discernment in the Spirit. The State of the …
Despite her unsuccessful attempt to secure a position at the Centre justice et foi last year, Isabelle Lemelin had made quite an impression. Her impact was so significant that she was invited, a short time later, to apply for the position of director, a role that she has wholeheartedly embraced since mid-May 2023. Why work …
Isabelle Lemelin, director of the Centre justice et foi: “I am a believer who doubts.” Read More »
In a world where digital connections abound and it seems easy to be hyper-connected, yet where genuine understanding often eludes us, Father Lissaint Antoine, SJ, provincial secretary, reflects on the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality. In his experience, Ignatian spirituality enables us to enter into relationship with others, always ready to listen to them and walk …
The Ignatian Way with Father Lissaint Antoine: Embracing God in Ourselves and Others Read More »
On Friday, August 4, the Jesuit Province of Canada celebrated the priestly ordination of Fr. Erik Sorensen, SJ.
Navigating the complexities of our world, Jaeison Monteiro, a Jesuit from India currently studying in Canada, shares his insights on living the Ignatian way. His experiences, marked by openness and resilience, shed light on the essence of Ignatian spirituality. As you read his story, you may find echoes of your own journey, and perhaps, a …
“God is with me always” : An Ignatian Journey of Openness and Resilience Read More »