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 …
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 »
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 …
“I Love God and God Loves Me; Come Join the Party”: Jesuit Novices Pronounce First Vows Read More »
On Friday, August 4, the Jesuit Province of Canada celebrated the priestly ordination of Fr. Erik Sorensen, SJ.
By Becky Sindelar Fr. Henk Van Meijel, SJ, has a unique vocation story: He’s a father who raised his three children before he became a Jesuit “Father” later in life. In this interview, he shares his unique journey to the Jesuit priesthood and the powerful conversions he’s witnessed through Ignatian spiritual accompaniment. Fr. Henk highlights …
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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, …
By Rachel Moccia A symphony of voices and footsteps echoed in the hallowed halls of the Martyrs’ Shrine, as over 12,000 souls with diverse beliefs journeyed together in pilgrimage. Among them, a young Tamil Canadian, Raj Vijayakumar, would find himself ensnared in a divine dance of accompaniment that would ultimately lead him to the Jesuits. …
From “no” to “yes”: The story of Raj Vijayakumar Read More »
By Aric Serrano, SJ In order to experience meaningful spiritual growth, people of faith need a spiritual support system. While I hope that, as a Jesuit, I have supported many on their faith journeys, I, too, owe a debt of gratitude to many who helped me along my way. My aunt, Sr. Teresa, played a …
Praying, Working, Loving: Women’s Witness of Faith Points to God Read More »
By Frédéric Barriault Visitors to Bellarmine House, the main Jesuit office in Canada, will surely have seen the huge room with glass doors that bears the name of the Jesuit Jean D’Auteuil Richard. But who was this man that his memory should be honoured in this way? Frequently celebrated during his lifetime and even after …
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 …