By José Sanchez – based on the article “My Examen Cheat Sheet” by Lisa Kelly In a world that values productivity, achievement, and external success, it can be easy to lose touch with our inner selves. We may become so focused on achieving our goals that we forget to check in with ourselves, to listen to …
Emotions, a practical map for your inner journey Read More »
By José Sanchez and Fannie Dionne Beneath the soaring dome of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto, a group has been quietly pioneering a path of compassion and understanding for over a decade. Drawing inspiration from the time-tested teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, their mission incorporates many of the values of Ignatian accompaniment. …
Jesuits and LGBTQ+ Catholics: Bringing the colors of marginalized people to the Church Read More »
By Lynn Barwell Surprising but true, some of my most nourishing conversations have taken place while filling my water bottle at the fountain of my local gym. There is something about people exercising together that fosters exchanges which tend to be mutually encouraging and enriching. These conversations usually go far beyond the desire to improve …
By Fannie Dionne The call to religious life is not the only vocation to which one can aspire. For Norbert Piché, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service – Canada, his vocation is to accompany, and be accompanied by, persons who are refugees. His story is one of great trust in God and of working to …
Christ, Compassion and Accompaniment: The Vocation of Norbert Piché Read More »
Par Clara Atallah It is hard to imagine the trials that the Lebanese people have endured in recent years. In 2019, a political crisis and a wave of insurrections paralyzed the land of the cedars. The country had already been hit hard by a devastating economic crisis and a sharp devaluation of the Lebanese pound, …
Lebanese Jesuits tend the invisible wounds of the Lebanese people Read More »
By MegAnne Liebsch Growing up on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Rosella Kinoshameg didn’t understand the Catholic Masses she attended each Sunday. This was pre-Vatican II, and the priest still faced away from the congregation, reciting the Mass in Latin. All readings and hymns were transcribed in English, not her native Ojibwe. Except for a few Ojibwe …
“We have a voice” : Repairing the relationships with Indigenous peoples Read More »
By Rachel Moccia A symphony of voices and footsteps echoed in the hallowed halls of the Martyrs’ Shrine, as over 12,000 souls with diverse beliefs journeyed together in pilgrimage. Among them, a young Tamil Canadian, Raj Vijayakumar, would find himself ensnared in a divine dance of accompaniment that would ultimately lead him to the Jesuits. …
From “no” to “yes”: The story of Raj Vijayakumar Read More »
By Colleen Hogan Many congregations are oriented by Ignatian spirituality, and Ignatian formation typically involves significant classroom time. Dan Leckman, a Jesuit brother, and Sonal Castelino, a Xaviere Missionaries of Christ Jesus sister, can attest to that. But reflective of Ignatius of Loyola’s conviction that God can be found in all things, Ignatian formation also …
By Fr. Scott Lewis, SJ Several years ago, there was a stunning art exhibit that focused on the images of Mary Magdalene throughout history. In the numerous paintings of Mary, she was often depicted as a gaunt and haggard penitent while others portrayed her as a somewhat voluptuous beauty. The paintings tell us much about …
Between myth and mysticism: The truth about Mary Magdalene Read More »
By Gisèle Turcot, SBC Our parents’ appeals to us as children — “Be good! Be wise!” — have stayed in our memory as simple requests to calm down and be reasonable. Did they really want us to be filled with the gift of wisdom that King Solomon sought for himself in order to better lead …
Three ways to integrate Ignatian wisdom into our daily lives Read More »