The Experience of an Internet Fast
Christina Crook's 2015 book, "The Joy of Missing Out - Finding Balance in a Wired World" is rooted in her own Internet fast and she advocates such a thing for others....
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Sep
Philip Shano, SJ has many years of rich and varied experience working with Ignatian spirituality: teaching, writing and using it in his ministry. He resides in the Jesuit community in Pickering, Ontario.
581 posts
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Sep
Goodbye to Another Summer
Labour Day means that another summer is coming to an end. It's always good for us to take stock of where we find ourselves in early September. There is the danger of criticizing ourselves or of reducing the taking stock" to what has been accomplished or achieved? Or, worse, what has not been achieved!"...
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Aug
Freezing At The Edge of a Crosswalk
My eyes have been opened this summer to see the many people who rely on canes, walkers, wheel chairs, other assistive devices and the kindness of people. A mild slope in our driveway terrifies me! Stepping off the sidewalk can fill me with dread....
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Jul
The Universal Language
The universal prayer intention entrusted by Pope Francis to the worldwide Apostleship of Prayer for August is focused on sports: "That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world."...
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Jul
Ignatius and The Magis
My experience of listening to busy people in our culture has shown me that one of the most helpful elements of discernment Ignatius offers is found in the Latin word magis. People live very demanding, full and busy lives. We have many expectations and desires. But we can't do it all. We need to make wise and discerning choices about how we spend our limited time and energy....
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Jul
Truth, Reconciliation and Hope
Pope Francis entrusts to the Apostleship of Prayer an intention for July that addresses an issue increasingly familiar to Canadians: That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect." Last year's culmination of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission brought the situation of our indigenous peoples to a significant spot on the national agenda."...
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Jun
National Aboriginal Day – June 20, 2016
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....
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Jun
Father’s Day – The Impact of a Father
Philip Shano, SJ recalls memories of his own father and the impact his father has on his life when he was growing up....
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Jun
Ramadan
Those of us who observe Lent will have some sense of the significance of Ramadan for Muslims. Millions of Muslims around the world are praying, fasting and reading the Qur'an. As with our Christian season of Lent, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to strive for purity in thought and deed....
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May
Invisible People in Our Midst
There are invisible people in the city where I live. There are also many invisible people in your town or city. No, they are not hidden by Harry Potter's invisibility cloak! Their physical appearance means that most of us who pass by tend to avert our eyes and basically ignore them, or even treat them as less than human....