The following article first appeared in Jesuits magazine in 2015. By Fr. James Harbaugh, SJ There’s a connection between the Society of Jesus and Alcoholics Anonymous. Officially approved works like A.A. Comes of Age have spoken about this connection for more than 50 years, but the Jesuit influence on A.A. still is not well known. …
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Are you discerning God’s plan for your life? Wanting to start off Lent on the right note? Desiring to see how God is working in your daily life? Preparing yourself spiritually for International World Youth Day? If you are pondering any of these questions, please join us for a semi-silent retreat weekend with personal prayer, …
This Advent, Ignatian writers from across the Jesuit Conference are sharing 25 days of reflections on Ignatian heroes.
By Jerry Duggan As curator of the Vatican Meteorite Collection and an astronomer at the Vatican Observatory in Rome, Br. Bob Macke, SJ, shows how science can be used to adore and worship God. He cautions that his title may be a little misleading. “I do not spend much of my time looking through a …
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Jesuits hosted their second annual beer tasting night on June 15 at the Mill Street Beer Hall in Toronto’s Distillery District. The evening brought together a mix of younger and older professionals of faiths in a uniquely casual way, with excellent beer and food along with younger members of the Jesuit community. Special thanks to …
June 11, 2022 – Four Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province – Thomas A. Croteau, David A. Kiblinger, Jonathon E. Polce and Juan P. Ruiz – have for 11 years journeyed the formation path set down by St. Ignatius Loyola, testing their vocations through studies, teaching, service to the Church and accepting the …
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By Jerry Duggan Throughout his youth, Orlando Portalatin, SJ, felt a call to religious life. As a young man, he joined a faith-based youth group in his native Puerto Rico, where he made lifelong friends and connected with Christ. He continued to put his faith first when he moved to the continental United States, where …
Orlando Portalatin, SJ, Finds Deeper Meaning in Jesuit Vocation Read More »
With great joy and gratitude to God, the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus will celebrate our 2022 Jesuit ordinations on Saturday, June 11 at the Fordham University Church. The Mass will be at 10:30 am and will be presided by Most Reverend Edmund Whalen, Auxiliary Bishop of New York. Please pray for …
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By Jerry Duggan Juan Ruiz had put off exploring a Jesuit vocation long enough. He knew he would be restless until he took action. At every major turning point in his life, he had pondered a religious vocation. God’s call would not go away. In 2011, he surrendered all to God and entered the Society …
Juan Ruiz, SJ, Finds Consolation in His Jesuit Vocation Read More »
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