Lord & Lady Hetheridge – A Mystery Trilogy
"this Summer I discovered Emma Jameson’s series of detective novels. They were perfect reads for the hot, muggy summer that spread across the country this year."...
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Oct
Joseph Schner, SJ, is a professor of Psychology and Religion at the Toronto School of Theology.
15 posts
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May
Christian Maturity
A personal relationship with Jesus they see as the most important and effective means to help spiritual growth and maturity. ...
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Apr
Science and/versus Religion
"Novels based on the tension between science and religion must be numerous! Over the past few months I have read three that trace the evolution of this theme from the past to the present century"...
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Dec
“Oldies but Goodies”
"When Downton Abbey’s final season was coming to a close, the editor of IgNation remarked to me: “What will we do after Downton is finished?”. I remember answering optimistically that something would turn up!"...
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Sep
Canada 150 & Me – Days Past
For one Jesuit, Canada Day 2017 was one for remembering past in the present, and thanking God for many blessings. This is a bit of a stream of consciousness....
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Aug
The Detective Novels of Alexander McCall Smith
Joe Schner, SJ continues his postings on the detective novel with a look at Mma Precious Ramotswe, of Botswana, and her No.1 Ladies Detective Agency....
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Jun
In Praise of Queen’s Park Toronto
In the midst of the colleges that make up the University of Toronto is Queen's Park - a space to experience the beauty of God's creation in every season....
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Mar
The Detective Novels of Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J.K.Rowling)
In his ongoing series on the Detective Novel, Joe Schner, SJ, takes a look at Robert Galbraith's third detective novel Career of Evil. Robert Galbraith is the pen name of J. K. Rowling....
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Oct
The Detective Novels of Jacqueline Winspear
In this, the first of several upcoming posts on detective novel series, Joe Schner, Sj looks at author Jacqueline Winspear and her detective - Maisie Dobbs...
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Jan
A Case For Nostalgia: Downton Abbey – Season 5 (England, 1924)
With the coming of the New Year PBS has begun screening the fifth season of Downton Abbey. The plot of this ongoing saga revolves around the family of Lord Granton and the domestic household's attempt to cope with the changes of the 20th Century both on a social and personal level. Over the past four years the program has gained a large audience in Britain, Canada and the United States. What is the reason for the success of this weekly television program that follows the day-to-day fortunes of these diverse characters?...