“Seeing all things new in Christ” the motto for the Ignatian Year, but how do we see our failures and the loss of our plans and dreams? Perhaps the experience of St Ignatius can help us. Pascal Calu, a young Jesuit helping to co-ordinate the…
In recent years few words have been so prominent in Christian circles as ‘discernment’. The 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) saw discernment as ‘a gift that we can offer to others’. But in unpacking that ‘gift’ some misunderstandings may need to…
In difficult times, especially times of the pandemic, how do we find a balance between “carelessness and craziness”? Fr. Sharkey explores the three Buddhist principles of truth (seeing things as they truly are), mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.
The website ‘Faith Dimensions’ is designed to bring together a community of faith in conversation.
The silences in our lives and relationships are often significant. There are those silences which are filled with security and peace. Even in the midst of a frenetic world or schedule, we can still carry an inner silence – a sort of interior poise.
Why do people still practice ‘popular religion’ when they no longer have strong ties to the institution? Is popular religion a response to secularisation or has it become a cultural event? Dani Questa, a Spanish jesuit, has written on the revival of popular religion in Spain, here is his reflection on its importance.
Pray with the slides: Pray with the text: Eternal Lord of all things, you chose Ignatius to gather companions into your service and to be called by your name. You opened their hearts to the power of your Holy Spirit so that they could serve…
The following reflection was given by Fr. Etienne Grieu SJ at a meeting of the French Province of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Grieu is the rector of Centre Sévres, Paris. Reflecting on 2020 as the year in which we all experienced the pandemic, what…
I: In Gratitude. Lord, you know needs of your Society.You know our weaknesses,yet you continue to fill our hearts with a desire greater than our capacities. Each day you teach us the power of your grace,The life of your Spirit at work in us.For only in you,and…
In the second part of his interview with Jan Regner SJ about Fratelli tutti, James Hanvey SJ reflects on the rise of populism. In many countries today, populism is growing, and the truth is being misused to the benefit of politicians. How can we reflect on this from the perspective of Pope Francis’ new letter?
