The crisis in Haiti affects individuals, communities, and the entire Haitian people. In the first article of this series, the Superior of the Jesuits in Haiti explained how the crisis also affects his confreres and Ignatian works. In this article, Father Ambroise Gabriel, SJ, coordinator of the social sector in Haiti, describes how the situation …
“The last four years have been extremely difficult, and the situation continues to be very difficult.” Political turmoil, violence, and now kidnappings have been a daily occurrence in Haiti over the past years. Western countries, including Canada, are well aware of this crisis that affects the Haitian people as a group and as individuals. In …
Last July, “Pilgrims Together, a joyful gathering with Ignatius of Loyola,” took place in Midland. We have already published a general overview of the event, but in this series, some members of the province will explore more deeply the fruits of this meeting and share them with all of us. For Fr. Lissaint Antoine, SJ, …
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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 …
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By Sister Clara Soza, AMICO “This school makes us dream of things we would never have dreamed of before.” — A Faith and Joy teacher in Canaan In 2010, Haiti had just experienced the tragedy of an earthquake that devastated the capital. We, the Sisters of the Amistad Misionera en Cristo Obrero (Missionary Friendship in …
Dreaming of the future and building the present at Faith and Joy Read More »
By Elise Gower To walk with Jesus is to walk with women, to witness the exclusion, violence, and other injustices they suffer, but it is also to recognise their leadership in promoting full inclusion as well as dignity for all. The following highlights the prophetic efforts of four women who collaborate with the Jesuits of …
By Fannie Dionne “At one point, I was very poor, but a Jesuit priest helped us when we were children. He helped us flourish as people, and now I’m a strong woman trying to impact other women in the same way,” says Samapti Chettri. She is a facilitator for the self-help groups of the Human …
By Elise Gower This is the story of Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa — a story of life, death, and resurrection. In my account of this journey of transformation, I seek to honour the survivors of the residential school system. I uplift the wisdom and witness of Donna Naughton and Christian Veselovsky who invite us …
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Earlier this year, during the first stage of the synod focused on local churches, the ISCM welcomed a group to have a spiritual conversation with LGBTQ+ people.
By Fannie Dionne “Men and women for others.” We often hear this Jesuit expression, especially in schools where students engage with people who are marginalized. But what does the phrase really mean? How do we embody it in our daily lives? For the always-enlightening Fr. Michel “Jim” Lefebvre, SJ, we are men and women for …