Mandalay Bay
On Monday,October 2, Max Oliva, SJ awoke in Las Vegas to the terrible news of the horrific shootings. He shares his reactions...
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Oct
Life After Prison Is Not Without Its Challenges
"Men and women released on parole from prison find themselves poor not only because they have lost many years of their lives while behind bars, but also because, at least at the beginning of their release from incarceration, they do not have the money they need."...
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Oct
The Journey Continues: Letters Home from Philosophy Studies, 1965 – 67 – Part 4
"This one letter covers much territory and is presented as a diary chronicling events and the philosopher’s experiences from December 16th to January 1st." ...
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Oct
The Marks of a True (Modern) Christian?
"There is this nagging question at the back of my head. What role does my religion, my faith have in my secular life? What does it even mean to be Catholic today? "...
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Care of Youth: Two
"I believe there is a deep desire amongst young people to commit themselves to a cause often amidst a cultural context within which there is ingrained hopelessness despair and hedonism."...
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Oct
World Mission Sunday – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"The Church acknowledges today as World Mission Sunday. The Church is reminding us that through our generosity, we can extend our compassion beyond our own immediate borders to our sisters and brothers who are crying out from every corner of the globe."...
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Oct
Remembering Bro. Jim.
On October 22, 1999, Jim MacSheffrey, SJ tragically lost his life while berry picking. in Newfoundland. This post was written a year after Jim's death. It is just as true now as it was then. ...
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Oct
Reflections on the Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage – Part Two
This summer five students from St. Paul’s - the Jesuit high school in Winnipeg - spent five days participating in the Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage which travelled from Midland, Ontario to Montreal,. Today igNation is pleased to post the second set of their reflections on their pilgrimage....
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Oct
The Journey Continues: Letters Home from Philosophy Studies, 1965 – 67 – Part 3
"The first three letters reflect some personal health issues in the transition to new altitude and environment but more of his concern about ‘operations’ and the health of his parents! "...