HEALING SCARS, SEEKING WHOLENESS: Stories on Reconciliation, Faith, and Indigenous Voices [VIDEO]
In this session, Sr. Priscilla Solomon, csj, and Fr. Peter Bisson, SJ, talk about their journey of reconciliation and how it marked their paths.
Archives: Stories
The Ignatian Way with Father Lissaint Antoine: Embracing God in Ourselves and Others
In a world where digital connections abound and it seems easy to be hyper-connected, yet where genuine understanding often eludes us, Father Lissaint Antoine, SJ, provincial secretary, reflects on the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality. In his experience, Ignatian spirituality enables us to enter into relationship with others, always ready to listen to them and walk …
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“I Love God and God Loves Me; Come Join the Party”: Jesuit Novices Pronounce First Vows
By José Sánchez On August 12th at St. Kevin Church in Montreal, Justin Sauro, SJ, and Nader Nasralla, SJ, pronounced their First Vows, marking a significant step in their journey with the Society of Jesus. Fr. Erik Oland, the Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, delivered a homily that underscored the importance of experiencing God’s …
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Guided by the Heart of Jesus: Fr. Erik Sorensen, SJ, Ordained in Montreal’s Sailors’ Church
On Friday, August 4, the Jesuit Province of Canada celebrated the priestly ordination of Fr. Erik Sorensen, SJ.
“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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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
This past spring, Colleen Franks, Assistant Director of the Office of Advancement was able to take her annual vacation in the form of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Turkey, with a group led by Jesuit Father Robert Wong, SJ. The pilgrimage took place from April 23 – May 9. This is a …
Experiences of Encounter- The Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal
Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, the Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal, ISCM, encourages experiences of encounter, communion, interiority, accompaniment, and formation to help people discover their spiritual paths and to flourish. “The Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal is a place of exploration, a part of one’s spiritual journey and where God meets and leads each person,” says director of the …
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Mother’s Day Mass – an annual tradition
On May 14, René Goupil Chapel in the Province Infirmary in Pickering held the annual Office of Advancement Mother’s Day Mass. Jesuit Father Michael Coutts, SJ, who is well-known for the National Catholic Broadcasting Council’s TV Mass, presided. The annual Mass honours all mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, guardians and all the special women in the lives …
Putting words into action: the Wong family
One of the joys in Donald Wong’s life is helping strangers know Jesus Christ. This past April, he brought someone with no faith to the Church. It was a friend he met at a park while the two were watching their children play. And even though Wong has spent years bringing people to the faith, …