Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen. The Editor and writers of igNation offer our readers Easter greetings of joy. May you and your families and loved ones know the wonder and joy of the Risen Lord!...
The celebration of Easter changes with the cosmos. Easter is a so-called "moveable" feast. Unlike Christmas, Easter is celebrated at different times each year. We celebrate it on the first Sunday after the first full moon of the spring equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, Easter signals the time of rebirth, the strengthening of the sun, the fresh beginnings of the new life of spring....
On that first Good Friday, as reported in John's Gospel, Jesus was surrounded by many people. Today's post offers thoughts for contemplating not only the central character of Jesus but also the players around him....
The washing of the feet is an integral part of the Holy Thursday liturgy. Recent changes made by Pope Francis now make this a more inclusive rite for all....
Today's post show us how one school - St. Bonaventure's in St. John's - put into practice a principle of Ignatian education - by offering students "experiences that target the affective domain of students, creating opportunities for true reflection, leading to actions from our students – hopefully in the service of Gospel values."...
The Jesuit Posts' Michael Rossmann, SJ, reviews Pope Francis' book - The Name of God is Mercy. Reprinted with permission....
As we recall today the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, we also call to mind the entry of the 25,000 refugees who have entered Canada over the last few months and who no longer live in fear and hardship....
By using the Ignatian method of contemplation, today's post offers us a special way to enter into the mysteries of Holy Week....
Pope Francis' call to mercy especially affected Mike Kolarcik against the backdrop of refugees and migrants flooding into Europe. He links the notion of mercy from Psalm 85 to the General's toast in the film Babette's Feast....
