Respecting Diversity
" . . . every human being is created in the image and likeness of the Creator. Honouring this divine image in the very being of every person is the foundation of genuine social justice. "...
18
Dec
17
Dec
Am I Poor Enough to Celebrate Christmas? The Third Sunday of Advent 2017
"The Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent has John the Baptist say, "I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal." Advent is a time to recognize our basic human unworthiness."...
16
Dec
A Pilgrimage with the Good Shepherd
Jesuit Volunteers Canada - a journey to discover myself and the world....
15
Dec
Canada 150 and Gratitude
During the Canada 150 year, igNation posted over 40 articles on what the year meant to many. As the year comes to a close, it is fitting to post a final Canada 150 article - the theme is gratitude....
14
Dec
The Journey Continues: Letters Home from Philosophy Studies, 1965 – 67 – Part 11
"the philosopher is beginning to tire of ‘studies’. But there is excitement for the completion of the new swimming pool and the joy of the visit of Father Farrell, someone from home. His 24th birthday slips by and Easter, and he is beginning to look forward to graduation, and to the priesthood with minor orders impending!"...
13
Dec
Before I Begin – A Morning Prayer in the Style of Matthew.
"This text was inspired more than constructed. Guided by the impression Matthew Czerny made on his many friends as well as within his family,,his father wrote this prayer after Matthew’s death in a climbing accident at the age of 22 in September 1995."...
12
Dec
11
Dec
2017 National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
2017 is the 8th year to mark The National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous People. This year we are asked to pray for murdered and missing indigenous women and girls....
10
Dec
Sympathy or Justice : The Second Sunday of Advent 2017
"It's time to stop feeling "sympathy" for our aboriginal brothers and sisters and help them move toward rights and justice. So long as we call them victims and feel sorry for them, we are still maintaining a kind of power over them."...
09
Dec
The 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
"A few weeks ago, at Notre Dame Cathedral, Eastern Synod Lutheran Bishop Michael Pryse and I took part in a service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. We were joined by Catholics and Lutheran adherents and others from a variety of Christian denominations." ...