Avenir Gesù: Overcoming Obstacles to Reach the Heads and Hearts of Montrealers
Explore the Avenir Gesù project, a blend of cultural heritage and modern development in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles, fostering art, spirituality, and community.
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Climate Crisis: Finding Hope through a Trinitarian View of Creation
Around the globe, people are increasingly worried about their future, indeed, the future of all life on Earth. Why should we be concerned? How can we take meaningful action? Contemplative ecology, based on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, offers a way to rediscover the mystery of the Trinity in Creation and become agents of hope-filled …
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Finding One’s Way through Creation
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. …
Choosing to Follow a Stubborn Basque
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,” …
Getting Lost to Find Ourselves
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, …
God’s Beauty in the Midst of Resilience
Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ During our visit to Haiti, we met a four-year-old boy named Dodo, who rushed up to us as we entered the school, Centre educative de Bedou. This little one grabbed our hands and in Creole said, “Come with me.” Amidst unbelievable poverty, Dodo emanated a contagious joy. His grip seemed to …
The Desire to Be an Instrument of Peace
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 …
“Christina, do your taxes!”: Embracing New Life One Step at a Time
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.
Branches of the Same Vine, Gnarled Yet Graced
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 …
Fostering a culture of discernment: Reflecting on the state of the Society and deeper commitment to the mission of Christ
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 …