By Gilles Mongeau, SJ When I first saw this painting in the artist’s studio, I was immediately taken with it. The vibrant colours of the accusers’ clothes stands out against the dull, almost desert-like quality of the environment. The woman stands alone, naked and humiliated, vulnerable to the rage of the crowd. The colouring of her skin is so …
Friendship, solidarity and a commitment to the Jesuit mission of justice and peace are at the root of the relationship between Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and its international Jesuit partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Together, we stand strong, and with your continued support we can bring change to my country, South …
Rooted in faith, working for justice: Building solidarity with the Global South Read More »
By Gordon Rixon, S.J. – Regis College, University of Toronto On the day Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope, the television networks searched for Jesuits to comment. I found myself facing the anchor of the 6 o’clock news of one of the national networks as he asked me, “What will Pope Francis do in the …
In this issue, read about efforts to fine tune the Jesuit formation process, our golden jubilarians, authors from around our province and more. Jesuits Fall 2021
The studies that members of the Society of Jesus engage in have an apostolic purpose: They aim to prepare these men to better serve the mission that God entrusts to the Society and to each Jesuit. This September, the Jesuits of Canada are offering a brand-new program in Quebec City for young Jesuits doing their …
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By Frédéric Barriault photos: The Archive of the Jesuits of Canada Last fall, the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States published Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement, which opens with a challenge from Pope Francis: A “good Catholic” cannot be indifferent to social and political struggles. Given that I come from a Social Gospel background, I have always resisted the idea that faith is …
Politician, Jesuit, and Man for Others: Jacques Couture, SJ Read More »
By Eric Clayton Saint Ignatius invites us to find God’s Holy Spirit at work in all things. COVID-19 has challenged us to do exactly that. Rather than at church, we find God in our homes, on our screens, and amidst our families. But have you ever thought to encounter God as you walk the streets of your city? “Cities are big and busy,” says Stephen Noon, SJ, a Jesuit in …
All roads lead to God: The Ministry of Retreats on the Street Read More »
As the pandemic dissipates, life in the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province is beginning to return to normal. In this issue, read about the ordination of five UCS Jesuits to the priesthood, the start of the Ignatian Year and the province’s launch of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS), among other stories. Jesuits …
By Rachel Moccia Matthew Hendzel has always felt a calling to both academic study and pastoral ministry; his Jesuit formation helped him see how he could embrace both. Could you share about your early engagement with your faith? I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My mother was Anglican and my father was Catholic, but they weren’t practicing. I went to a Mennonite high school, and that’s where I started to ask questions about …
By Sr. Laurence Loubières, xmcj, Director of the Service for Discernment in Common In his autobiography, A Pilgrim’s Journey, Saint Ignatius of Loyola recounts the circumstances of his conversion in 1521, when he spent weeks in bed at his family’s castle recovering from a military injury. He tells how, after reading religious books and spending time in prayer and reflection, …
Spiritual conversation: a heart-to-heart dialogue Read More »