Goodbye to another summer!
". . . it’s good to recall St. Paul’s words: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what lies ahead.” The past is past and the best is yet to come."...
22
Aug
Philip Shano, SJ has many years of rich and varied experience working with Ignatian spirituality: teaching, writing and using it in his ministry. He resides in the Jesuit community in Pickering, Ontario.
317 posts
18
Aug
Hearts on Fire – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The image of fire is a reference to the purifying actions of Jesus, whereby he is helping his followers to distinguish between dross and the real thing. He refers to division, basically stating that he will be resolute in the face of opposition, setting his sights for Jerusalem and what awaits him."...
15
Aug
The Assumption and Papal Infallibility
"Is papal infallibility controversial? Why yes! But it’s not used very often. As a matter of fact, a strict notion of infallibility is extremely rare."...
11
Aug
Where is my treasure? Where is my heart? – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Today’s Gospel from Luke includes the reminder to seek an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” "...
04
Aug
“Shrouds don’t have pockets”- Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"We know that anything has the potential to become an idol, even something seemingly good and appropriate. Personal fitness or being attractive are examples. Even spiritual activities such as retreats and significant experiences can be the object of greed"...
01
Aug
August Long Weekend – August 2 -5, 2019
"The Annual Regatta has been run since at least 1816, probably even before that. Last year’s Regatta was considered the 200th, using 1818 as a starting point. That makes it the oldest sporting event in North America."...
31
Jul
Ignatius and the Magis – Ignatius Day 2019
"We have to make choices about how we use our limited time and energy. On this Feast of Saint Ignatius, let us pray for the grace to be discerning and selective in our choices, both the everyday choices, but also the major choices in life."...
28
Jul
Persistence – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"People in need and with great desires can be persistent. God can also be persistent. Some people use the phrase the hound of heaven to describe the way in which God continues to pursue us"...
26
Jul
Saint Anne and Saint Joachim
"Let’s pray in a special way today for all grandparents. We know how often they play a significant role in the formation of their grandchildren."...
21
Jul
Martha or Mary? Mary and Martha? – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"What if we could put our heart and mind into our daily chores? What would it mean to cook and clean and garden with love? Can I bring out the garbage or wash the dishes with love?"...