Subject Area: Social Justice
A mission of reconciliation and justice in Israel-Palestine today [Webinar Series]
At the heart of Jesuit identity and mission is the pursuit of justice and reconciliation. In this two-part series, David M Neuhaus, SJ, addresses this topic from the perspective of the Israel/Palestine conflict today.
Elisabeth Garant: 15 Years as “Orchestra Conductor” at the Centre Justice et Foi
“I have often identified myself as an orchestra conductor. As the director of an organization whose team is made up of extremely talented, extremely competent, very dedicated people who are passionate about social justice, I have made it possible for each of the instruments, each of the people on the team, to harmoniously complement each …
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2022 Canadian Jesuits Issue 8
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Between pastries, tattoos and God
By Elise Gower In a world still reeling from Covid-19, as the deep societal structures of racism and inequity are highlighted and amidst violence and impending war, where does one find hope? In Los Angeles, California, Homeboy Industries — the largest gang intervention, rehab and re-entry program in the world — is a sacred place …
Listening to Indigenous Voices
No cost. Offering gratefully accepted. Led by: Fr. Bill Robins, SJ, Fr. Trevor Scott, SJ, Mary Hyland and Catherine Von Zuben A day, led by the Spirit, to learn – to listen – to share – to witness and to pray. You are invited to gather in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, to engage …
A Place to Belong – Exploring Spirituality and Supporting LGBTQ+ Christians
Living one’s LGBTQ+ reality in a Christian context can pose profound challenges. Oftentimes life creates wounds that can make one feel as though you don’t belong, that you do not “fit in” as a Christian, that your role in the community is poorly defined, that you are set apart, and that you cannot truly be …
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Weaving links between faith and justice
By Ariane Collin – Centre justice et foi Through the Centre justice et foi, a Jesuit work founded in Quebec almost 40 years ago, the Quebec Jesuits have had a fruitful relationship of solidarity with a movement committed to social justice in its economic, cultural, and political dimensions. The movement contributed significantly to the transformation …
When almost everything is lost, spirituality remains: A retreat by the Jesuit Refugee Service
The spiritual needs of refugees are often overlooked. But last October, nine refugees came to Villa Saint-Martin to participate, free of charge, in a retreat on loss organized jointly by the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada and the Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal. Norbert Piché, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada, reflects on …