“Remember the end of your life.” 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
""Remember the end of your life." . . . The advice from Sirach goes on and is relevant for the forgiveness that scripture reminds us of today."...
17
Sep
16
Sep
Reading The Bible Through a Green Lens – Part One
"A while back, I had reflected on Reading the Bible through a Green Lens by Calvin B. DeWitt. My reading on environmental issues had been from a secular perspective and I wanted to approach this topic from a biblical/spiritual perspective. What follows is my personal reflection on this article."...
15
Sep
Keyword: Jesuit, Genre: Autobiography – What Being A Jesuit Means to Me . . . Bill Ryan, SJ
On September 8, 2017. Fr. Bill Ryan, SJ passed away. Three years ago, Fr. Ryan wrote an article for igNation sharing his "exciting journey" on his 70th anniversary as a Jesuit. Today, igNation reposts Bill's "exciting journey". ...
14
Sep
Expect the Unexpected
"In an unexpected time, those affected believed in a God who would deliver them from their misery. The power of evangelizing in trying moments is powerful, for one has to Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!"...
13
Sep
The Good News About The Deeper Meaning of Immanuel: The Lord-always-is-with-us
Jean Bertin St Louis looks at the historical and political context of Isaiah's prophecy o 'Immanuel."...
12
Sep
11
Sep
Best Retreat Ever, Part Two. Praying at the Speed of Guelph
In a follow up to his post - Best Retreat Ever. Part One (posted 6/22/17) - Paul Robson,SJ writes about receiving God's grace at a moment of the retreat....
10
Sep
Do not harden your hearts! – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Scripture today offers some wisdom for our reflection. Psalm 95 reminds us, "Do not harden your hearts!" Hardened hearts! Think of the Grinch who stole Christmas. And Easter! And joy and peace!"...
09
Sep
I Choose to be a Window.
"To be a window for Christ means having the freedom to allow Christ to be visible through me. Christ will be my actions and my words. I trust the Holy Spirit to shine through me."...
08
Sep
Butterflies Are Free
"Jesus told his disciples to take nothing for the journey, to travel light. This begs the question, “When does the tourist become a pilgrim?” The answer is so appropriate – when you lose your luggage. Bishop Robert Barron invites us all to become detached from wealth, pleasure, power and honor. St. Ignatius of Loyola did just that after reading the Imitation of Christ and lives of the saints, while recuperating from his wounds. His dreams about winning glory in battle changed dramatically to doing glorious things for Christ. He found a new freedom, and worked tirelessly for God’s kingdom to grow."...