John O'Brien, Sj writes: " I do believe that Christ is very much alive, and can be found in the remotest corners of humanity. Sometimes the profoundest truths are not in theology books but in the lyrics of the poets and the insights of artists."...
On this National Aboriginal Day, Philip Shano, SJ reflects on various initiatives the Jesuits in English Canada have in place in support of the First Nations....
In today's poetry Tuesday, Johnston Smith looks at the consequences of facing the truth....
Jealousy is intrinsic to our nature. We know this to be true but have we ever thought of "jealousy" as a gift to us?...
Philip Shano, SJ recalls memories of his own father and the impact his father has on his life when he was growing up....
Today's look at the Book of Leviticus reveals many interesting points. "For example, we celebrate jubilees of all kinds. In Leviticus 25:8-22, we read about the establishment of the Year of Jubilee. The word jubilee is derived from the Hebrew yobel meaning `ram`s horn` which was used as a trumpet to usher in this special year. During this year, special concessions were made to people in debt and to slaves. The Church has taken over the custom and given it a spiritual significance through the periodical `Holy Year` in which special opportunities are offered to Christians to gain remission of their debt to God."...
What is becoming familiar following tragedies such as the Orlando shooting last weekend is a phenomenon known as "prayer shaming." Today's posting - reposted from The Jesuit Post - looks at what "prayer shamers" get right and what they get wrong....
In the second of this two part series on owls, Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ tells how his interest in owls began in 1969 and how this has continued over the past 47 years. Each of the owls in his vast collection is a connection to places, peoples, events in his life....
In the first of a two part series on owls, Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ continues his reflections on some of the inhabitants of Winnipeg's Assiniboine Zoo....
