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Changing the world from within and the impact of Ignatian spirituality today

By Eric Clayton Throughout history, Ignatian spirituality has undergone significant changes and adaptations, driven by the evolving needs and circumstances of the world. In Canada, two Jesuits, John English, SJ, and Gilles Cusson, SJ, played a critical role in this process. They widened its reach and accessibility and introduced novel perspectives and practices. Today, their …

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Jesuits and LGBTQ+ Catholics: Bringing the colors of marginalized people to the Church

By José Sanchez and Fannie Dionne Beneath the soaring dome of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto, a group has been quietly pioneering a path of compassion and understanding for over a decade. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, their mission incorporates many of the values of Ignatian accompaniment. …

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The wellspring within

By Lynn Barwell Surprising but true, some of my most nourishing conversations have taken place while filling my water bottle at the fountain of my local gym. There is something about people exercising together that fosters exchanges which tend to be mutually encouraging and enriching. These conversations usually go far beyond the desire to improve …

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Christ, Compassion and Accompaniment: The Vocation of Norbert Piché

By Fannie Dionne The call to religious life is not the only vocation to which one can aspire. For Norbert Piché, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada, his vocation is to accompany, and be accompanied by, persons who are refugees. His story is one of great trust in God and of working to …

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Lebanese Jesuits tend the invisible wounds of the Lebanese people

Par Clara Atallah It is hard to imagine the trials that the Lebanese people have endured in recent years. In 2019, a political crisis and a wave of insurrections paralyzed the land of the cedars. The country had already been hit hard by a devastating economic crisis and a sharp devaluation of the Lebanese pound, …

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“We have a voice” : Repairing the relationships with Indigenous peoples

By MegAnne Liebsch Growing up on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Rosella Kinoshameg didn’t understand the Catholic Masses she attended each Sunday. This was pre-Vatican II, and the priest still faced away from the congregation, reciting the Mass in Latin. All readings and hymns were transcribed in English, not her native Ojibwe. Except for a few Ojibwe …

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From “no” to “yes”: The story of Raj Vijayakumar

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. …

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From the Office of Ignatian Spirituality: On Desolation

By Fr. David Kiblinger, SJ The rich man was striving for holiness. He zealously kept the commandments in the Law of Moses. He was fascinated by the possibility of eternal life and desired to obtain it. Hoping to find a formula for life everlasting, he consults the new teacher causing a stir among the Jewish …

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Bill McCormick, SJ: The Pursuit of Depth

By Ignatius Plato Deacon Bill McCormick, SJ, strives to recognize every bit of God’s hand in his ongoing formation journey. As he will tell you, even the most ordinary things have left an impact during his formation; he still learns from his experiences every day. “During college, formative experiences in and outside the classroom made …

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iPad Evangelism: Father Jonathan Harmon, SJ, Connects with Others Using Digital Art

By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Father Jonathan Harmon, SJ, is choosing the path less traveled. On track to complete a Master of Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art in May, he hopes to use his considerable talents as a working artist. This ministry is certainly atypical in the recent Jesuit world, most frequently …

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Changing the world from within and the impact of Ignatian spirituality today

The wellspring within

From “no” to “yes”: The story of Raj Vijayakumar

From the Office of Ignatian Spirituality: On Desolation

Bill McCormick, SJ: The Pursuit of Depth

iPad Evangelism: Father Jonathan Harmon, SJ, Connects with Others Using Digital Art

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