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“God is with me always” : An Ignatian Journey of Openness and Resilience

Navigating the complexities of our world, Jaeison Monteiro, a Jesuit from India currently studying in Canada, shares his insights on living the Ignatian way. His experiences, marked by openness and resilience, shed light on the essence of Ignatian spirituality. As you read his story, you may find echoes of your own journey, and perhaps, a …

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From Muslim Roots to Christian Service: Tevfik Karatop’s Ignatian Journey

In the heart of the Jesuit Province of Canada, a multitude of individuals find their lives intertwined with the profound spirituality of Saint Ignatius. This series (first article here) aims to shed light on these unique journeys, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways Ignatian spirituality shapes and guides lives. Now, we turn our focus …

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We must “walk with”: Reflections on collaboration and humility for the Jesuit mission in Canada

In recent weeks, we have been reflecting on the gathering that brought together many members of the province at Pilgrims Together: A Joyful Gathering with Ignatius of Loyola, held in Midland last July. This article will highlight the elements that emerged from the various testimonies, in light of the province’s document on apostolic discernment. This …

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On Embodying the Gospel Today, Reconciliation with Indigenous People and Education: A Ignatian Partner Reflects

In this post, Annette Marie Mallay, Head of Administration, Ignatian Identity, and Student Formation at St. Bonaventure’s College in Newfoundland, shares her experience at the recent Midland event Pilgrims Together. Through her reflections on the Universal Apostolic Preferences and the work of reconciliation, she offers a powerful reminder of our mission and the importance of …

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Lay Vocations and the Jesuit Mission in Canada: The experience of Jaeison Monteiro, SJ

Jaeison Monteiro, SJ, came to Canada from the Goa Province (India) until 2024 for his studies. He accepted the invitation to go to Midland last summer to get acquainted with the province and its members. According to him, this meeting helped discern his own call for his priesthood, but was also a good way of …

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Tevfik Karatop about Midland’s meeting: “There is a lot of reason to be confident”

Tevfik Karatop, a Master of Divinity from the Montreal Diocesan Theological College and a Project Manager for the Jesuit Refugee Service since 2022, participated in the event Pilgrims Together last summer at Midland. After Fr. Lissaint Antoine, he shares his unique perspective of what he learned about the Jesuits of Canada and what he experienced …

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“We hold a treasure in fragile vessels”: Fr. Lissaint Antoine, SJ, on Pilgrims Together

Last July, “Pilgrims Together, a joyful gathering with Ignatius of Loyola,” took place in Midland. We have already published a general overview of the event, but in this series, some members of the province will explore more deeply the fruits of this meeting and share them with all of us. For Fr. Lissaint Antoine, SJ, …

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The model of the Jesuit apostolic presence in Canada : Personal experience as a guide

The Jesuits of Canada and their colleagues desire that our apostolic way of proceeding be inspired by the Ignatian approach to spiritual accompaniment. This is expressed in our apostolic planning document Pilgrims Together. As explained in the first article of this series, values such as humility, listening, mutuality in encounter, hospitality, and engagement in an …

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