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The Ignatian Way with Father Lissaint Antoine: Embracing God in Ourselves and Others

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 …

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“I Love God and God Loves Me; Come Join the Party”: Jesuit Novices Pronounce First Vows

By José Sánchez On August 12th at St. Kevin Church in Montreal, Justin Sauro, SJ, and Nader Nasralla, SJ, pronounced their First Vows, marking a significant step in their journey with the Society of Jesus. Fr. Erik Oland, the Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, delivered a homily that underscored the importance of experiencing God’s …

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Called to Serve: The Jesuit Community Celebrates the Ordination of Two New Deacons in Toronto

By Adam Lalonde, SJ The Jesuit community of Regis College had the joy this Saturday of celebrating the ordination of two new deacons for the Society of Jesus: Matthew Hendzel, SJ and Raymond Parcon, SJ. Matthew is from Winnipeg and was ordained for the Province of Canada & Haiti, while Raymond, hailing from the Philippines, …

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Ignatian formation beyond the classroom: The journey of Sonal Castelino, XMCJ, and Dan Leckman, SJ 

By Colleen Hogan  Many congregations are oriented by Ignatian spirituality, and Ignatian formation typically involves significant classroom time. Dan Leckman, a Jesuit brother, and Sonal Castelino, a Xaviere Missionaries of Christ Jesus sister, can attest to that.  But reflective of Ignatius of Loyola’s conviction that God can be found in all things, Ignatian formation also …

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