Text and photos: Father Vernon Boyd, SJ This past summer, a group of university students completed a four-day pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, ON in order to be united in spirit with youth attending the international World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The students departed from Holy Rosary Jesuit parish in Guelph on July …
Born into a devout Catholic family of four sons, Father Bernard (Bernie) Carroll, SJ knew he wanted to join the Jesuits as early as high school. “I admired and appreciated the Jesuits’ spirit and zeal,” says Fr. Carroll. “Priesthood was not the first motivating factor, but the Jesuits’ zest for life.” That enthusiasm for life …
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Learn how the Jesuits of Canada support Rise Up to inspire young Catholics. Explore the impact of Ignatian spirituality through workshops, masses, and enriching exchanges at this unique event.
November 14 @ 9:00 am – December 7 @ 9:00 am Do you feel called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction? Basic Skills in Ignatian Spiritual Direction introduces people to the art of holy listening based on their experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Using prayer, presentations, case studies, small group work, reading, reflective …
I Am Alone … A spiritual conversation retreat facilitated by members of the Ignatian Spirituality Centre team. Join us for an exploration of the challenges and gifts of loneliness. Being lonely is a reality that most of us face at one point in our lives. Perhaps you may recognize yourself in one of the following: …
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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Jesuit Father Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ wants everyone to know that despite all the hardships in his native Haiti, there are still great signs of progress and hope in the work the Jesuits are doing there. “This is our strength as Jesuits, being committed, to never lose hope when everything seems over,” says Francky. “We …
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June 9 @ 7:00 pm – June 11 @ 1:00 pm $245.00 Suggested Offering MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN – This retreat will help deepen your relationship with God, to grow in knowledge of God’s desires for your life. Facilitated by Fr. John D. O’Brien, SJ.