Let Luther Sing
On this eve of All Saints, the first day of a month dedicated to remembering those who have gone before us who rest in the sleep of peace, a poem by Greg Kennedy, Sj in honor of all the saints....
30
Oct
Greg Kennedy, SJ works as a spiritual director at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario. He is author of Reupholstered Psalms volumes I, II, and III; and Amazing Friendships between Animals and Saints (Novalis Press).
267 posts
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Oct
Valladolid, Spain
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits. Today's post is from Greg Kennedy, SJ...
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Oct
All Thumbs
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits. Today's poem is by Greg Kennedy, SJ...
23
Oct
GASP – NIMBY
My sense of justice and my sensitivity to trash came from the same place. These two qualities were not the typical product extracted from that source. The norm was limestone. Behind my childhood home yawned the giant cavity of Steetley quarry, one of the largest aggregate operations in Ontario at the time. Every day Steetley's activities sent shudders up and down the wooden frame of our house....
14
Oct
Exposure
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits....
24
Sep
Contact
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits. Today's poem -a reflection for the vigil of the Feast of the North American Martyrs - is by Greg Kennedy, SJ...
16
Sep
With Jim Gone Fishing
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits. Today's post is from Greg Kennedy, SJ...
02
Sep
Genetically Modified Contrition
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits....
14
Aug
Mary
From time to time, over the next few months, as part of the "Our Culture" section, , igNation will post poetry written by Jesuits. Poems from Gerard Manley Hopkins and St. Robert Southwell will appear as well as poems by contemporary Jesuits....
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Jul
1931-07-13
Ignatius boy-soldier hoodlum courtier day-old dreamer smashed up good in war convalescent convert cannonball Christian...