By Gretchen Crowder I have to admit, I have spent most of my life uncomfortable with the topic of death. In particular, I have spent most of my life uncomfortable with discussing my own mortality. I don’t know why. After all, I have from a very young age believed in heaven and life after death. …
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Are we comfortable engaging with our mortality? Read More »
By Gretchen Crowder I have always labeled God’s love for me as agape, but the more time I spend immersed in Ignatian Spirituality, the more I am open to considering that the best representation of God’s love for me might just be philia instead. If you are not familiar with the four Greek words for …
Fourth Sunday of Lent: Are we truly open to God’s offer of friendship? Read More »
By Gretchen Crowder One question has been weighing on my mind this week as I reflected on the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Lent: Am I comfortable with an emotional Jesus? We know Jesus experienced emotions, a wide variety of them, in fact. After all, Jesus was human, and we humans, whether we like …
Third Sunday of Lent: Can we get emotional with God? Read More »
Learn how the Jesuits of Canada support Rise Up to inspire young Catholics. Explore the impact of Ignatian spirituality through workshops, masses, and enriching exchanges at this unique event.
Explore the Jesuits of Canada’s journey of deepening relationships with Indigenous communities. Discover insights from Peter Bisson, SJ, on embracing humility, mutual listening, and spiritual self-determination.
By Gretchen Crowder A couple weeks ago, I was introducing my senior students to Henri Nouwen by showing them a video of one of his sermons. I warned them before we began: “Just so you know, in the 90s, we really liked ferns. I think it’s what we called “creating an atmosphere” back then.” When …
Explore the depths of how our roles within community and spirituality shape our identity, with insights from Eric Clayton on Ignatian spirituality. This reflection delves into the interplay between individuality and community, highlighting the significance of love and decisions in fostering relationships.
Discover Louis Félix Valiquette’s inspiring spiritual journey and his impactful role as the new campus minister at Loyola High School in Montreal.
Explore the Avenir Gesù project, a blend of cultural heritage and modern development in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles, fostering art, spirituality, and community.
Marco Machado, SJ | Chiapas, Mexico During my first days in Chiapas, Mexico, I visited a small Maya village. They welcomed us with open arms and very good food. But then I got a bad case of Montezuma’s revenge and was unable to hold any food for the next three days. As soon as I …