By Clara Atallah The environment in which we live has a great influence on who we become. Xavier de Benazé, SJ, Laudato Si’ delegate for the French-speaking Jesuit Province of Western Europe (EOF), has been strongly influenced by two ecosystems that have had a profound impact on him and his commitment to justice and ecology. …
As a teenager, I once went out alone in a rowboat on the lake near my family’s cottage. There, I felt a deep sense of connection to the water, the sky, and the surrounding forest. It was a moment of rest, peace, and communion with something bigger than myself. If I remember this experience so …
By Fannie Dionne Sometimes, the path we think we’re on isn’t the one that leads us to our deepest desires. Justin Sauro, SJ, found himself at such a crossroads. “I had already decided what I would do with my life. I had studied political science and joined the army because I wanted to help people,” …
By Jean-Claude Ravet To be a Christian is to experience a liberating encounter with Jesus—that is, a grace that enlightens and gives peace, reconciles and consoles, animates and strengthens, and pushes us forward and an encounter that profoundly alters our presence in the world, radically orienting our steps toward beauty and praise, justice and love, …
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 …
Discover Christina Pinnavaria’s transformative journey from struggling with mental health and alcohol dependence to finding hope and healing through prayer and participation in the Spiritual Transformation in Recovery (STIR) program. This inspiring story highlights the power of community support, spiritual accompaniment, and the courage to face life’s challenges one step at a time.
By Fr. John Meehan, SJ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” (John 15:1–2) When we reflect on the signs of our times, alienation is a word …
At the heart of our work within the Society of Jesus is a journey—the search for a deeper commitment to Christ’s mission. Whether professed religious or lay colleagues, we are called to be Pilgrims Together, partners in mission nurtured by a culture of greater participation and communal discernment in the Spirit. The State of the …
By William Manaker, SJ For the past three summers, the vocations team has invited several discerners and a few Jesuits to a Wilderness Discernment Retreat in Wyoming. The experience was planned and led in collaboration with COR Expeditions, whose mission is to “provide transformative wilderness experiences that renew the hearts of participants.” William Manaker, SJ, …
Community is important in order to create inclusive and welcoming spaces—in schools, among other places. “One of my priorities as an educator is to really try to support our students as whole human beings, trying to tap into every part of what makes them special and unique as members of our community. This requires providing …
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