The Care of the Family
In the March intention of the Apostleship of Prayer, Pope Francis asks us to pray for families in difficulties....
02
Mar
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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Feb
On (Almost) Being a “Leaper”.
What do Pope Paul III, General Montcalm, and Dinah Shore have in common. They were all born on a February 29 - making them "leapers."...
25
Feb
Holy Ground, Sacred Ground – Third Sunday in Lent 2016
All of us have known "holy or sacred ground" in our lives. Today's posting looks at what such places can mean to us during our lenten journey....
18
Feb
The Transfiguration: Second Sunday of Lent
The gospel for this Second Sunday in Lent offers the story of the Transfiguration - a story that holds a significant spiritual lesson for all of us....
11
Feb
The Desert as a Place of Listening: First Sunday of Lent
The Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent tells of the three temptations Christ faced in the desert. Today's blog offers a somewhat different take on this testing....
09
Feb
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
Today's post on this Ash Wednesday, includes some words from Karl Rahner, SJ on dust as a "truly splendid symbol."...
02
Feb
Third Anniversary – Reflections on Writing for igNation
We mark the third anniversary of igNation with a post by Philip Shano, SJ, a frequent contributor. igNation has some 500 subscribers who receive a daily summary of that day's posting. Thanks to the contributions of 182 writers, 1,006 articles, poems and short stories have been posted since we first went on line. We receive between 4,000 to 5,000 "hits" a week. We strive to spread the Gospel in and through the culture of our times. Thanks to all of you for reading igNation. Please continue to do so and to tell your friends about us....
31
Jan
A Gift Freely Given
Whenever we receive a gift we express our gratitude in a variety of ways. How do we express our gratitude for the gift of creation?...
19
Jan
Jubilee of Mercy
The universal Church is celebrating an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The Jubilee opened on 8 December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, and closes with the Feast of Christ the King on 20 November 2016. Pope Francis has emphasized God's Mercy over and over in both words and actions during his Pontificate....
03
Jan
Sincere Dialogue
As this new year begins, Pope Francis asks us to pray "That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice."...