In Lumen Gentium, a document of the Second Vatican Council, we read, among other things, that the Holy Spirit “not only sanctifies and leads the people of God and enriches it with virtues, but, ‘allotting his gifts to everyone according as He wills’ (1 Cor 12:11), He distributes special graces among the faithful of every …
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“The Spiritual Exercises are a way of thinking, a way of living, a way of making decisions, a way of relating, and a framework for spiritual experience,” says Christian Grondin, outgoing director of the Centre de Spiritualité Manrèse (CSM), who will be replaced by Father Marc Rizzetto, SJ. These practices are “all the more important because, as a result of the pandemic, radical questions are being asked about the fundamental values of humanity.” The Centre Manrèse was founded in …
For several years, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) – Canada has been offering a unique experience that was developed locally: A Journey into Exile. This simulation exercise serves to raise awareness of the realities and the humanity of refugees whose lives have been disrupted. “In the Western world today, people do not have a very …
A Journey into Exile: An Awareness-Raising Exercise, Now Online Read More »
The Ignatian Year 2021–2022 begins on May 20, just a few days from now, 500 years after Saint Ignatius of Loyola was wounded by a cannonball, the event that would lead to his conversion. This is a unique opportunity that should not be missed, insists Father General Arturo Sosa. The theme of conversion is central …
Have you ever been in a meeting where some participants remain adamant about their position without taking time to listen to others? Or have you been part of a group that had to make an important decision but didn’t know how? In the 1980s, Canadian Jesuits (notably John English), religious sisters, and lay people brought …
What should we do? How groups make good decisions using discernment in common Read More »
In the Society of Jesus, the consult is a place where the provincial can have serious conversations about what is happening at all levels of the province, receive advice from the consultors who are appointed by the superior general to support him, and make decisions. The expanded consult allows for the participation of a greater …
Last year, Father General Arturo Sosa announced the Ignatian Year, which will begin on May 20, 2021, the anniversary of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s injury in Pamplona, the event that led to his conversion. This year is a call to allow the Lord to bring about our own conversion, inspired by Ignatius’ personal experience. Guided …
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Several Jesuits have been participating for years in televised and/or online masses. These masses mainly reach older people who can no longer get around or who have no one to help them get to church. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jesuit ministries and parishes have had to adapt to the new reality, putting …
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“Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, I continue in my commitment alongside the thousands of women who work in Jesuit institutions, knowing that the presence of women is essential and that together we can realize the vision of a world where the dignity of each person is respected—if only we dare to be bold.” This quote from …
Towards Greater Recognition of Women in the Church and in the Society of Jesus Read More »
Are you Catholic, or from another tradition, or even atheist or agnostic? Join us for a webinar with best-selling author James Martin, SJ, who will discuss his new book, Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone. During this event, which will include a 30-minute Q&A session, he will answer questions such as : – What …