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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
What if “being yourself” isn’t just about authenticity ... but about vocation? In the noise of achievement, a quieter call waits: ✨ What is God inviting you to become? Young leaders reflect on faith, identity & discernment: jesuits.ca/stories/bein...
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
COP30 is almost here. Join the campaign “Religious Life for Climate Justice: Turning Hope into Action.” Let’s care for our common home — together. 👉 bit.ly/4nIlhw3 #TurningHopeIntoAction #JesuitsforClimateJustice #JCJCOP30
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
On November 5, the Society of Jesus commemorates the Jesuits who have chosen a life of service since St. Ignatius. Their lives remind us that each of our actions, even those that go unnoticed, shape our world today. hubs.la/Q03R0gsL0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
He didn’t grow up Catholic. He never planned on becoming a priest. But by listening deeply — to others, to God, to what stirred within — Fr. Paul Robson, SJ, found his vocation in Wiikwemkoong. Sometimes the path isn’t obvious. Just faithful. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03Q_Mx90
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
This November, @wearecji.bsky.social is hosting events across Canada spotlighting women as changemakers in the fight for justice. Keynote: Sr. Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso — Indigenous leader, UN speaker and Amazon defender. 🔗 Learn more: hubs.la/Q03Q_tpD0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
True reconciliation takes more than words — it asks us to listen, stay present and walk together. hubs.la/Q03Q_gv40 The relics of St. Kateri and the Jesuit Martyrs are coming to eastern Canada! Check tour dates and locations. 🔗 Learn more: hubs.la/Q03Q_jsk0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Our hearts are with the people of Haiti, Cuba & Jamaica as they face the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. We hold in prayer all who mourn, are displaced or in distress. The Jesuits of Canada and their partner agencies, stand in solidarity and continue to offer concrete support.
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
“I have loved you.” Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, reflects on Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV’s first exhortation, and how it calls us to walk with the excluded — with love that acts, heals and accompanies. 💬 hubs.la/Q03Q5v9V0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🌎 Prayer isn’t a pause from action — it is action. As we approach COP30, this global guide invites you to stand at the intersection of faith and climate justice. 🕊️ Reflect. Act. Belong. 📖 hubs.la/Q03Q59Tn0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
In life’s noise, sacred silence is rare. ✨ Spiritual direction isn’t advice — it’s walking with someone who helps you hear God more clearly. Discover the grace of being gently accompanied: hubs.la/Q03Q5rNc0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
📣 The Canadian Jesuits Magazine is coming soon! In this issue we explore what it means to follow your unique calling and live your vocation to the fullest. 📬 Sign up or update your address before Oct. 30 to receive a free copy (Canada only)! hubs.la/Q03PZfBS0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🕊️ November is a sacred time to remember our beloved dead. Share their names, and senior Jesuit priests will pray for them at daily Mass. 🙏 Honour their legacy with a gift that brings hope to the living and supports the Jesuit mission: 🔗 hubs.la/Q03PZ9wq0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
He pictured academia but found unexpected joy in classrooms and retreat centres. Fr. Matthew Hendzel, SJ, shares how surprising assignments revealed hidden gifts and his advice for anyone discerning a Jesuit vocation. 👉 hubs.la/Q03P2-n40
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
What if your calling isn’t a job title, but a way of being? Eric Clayton thought he was meant to be a peacebuilder — until he realized he was limiting God’s dream by making it fit his plan. Read his story of letting go and finding something deeper. hubs.la/Q03P2-qy0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Each of us walks a sacred path, shaped by grace and the quiet stirrings of the Spirit. The journey is never straight — but God walks with us still, in the land, in one another, in our hearts. hubs.la/Q03P1CHP0 📸 Holy Cross Mission — Amy Manitowabi
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
🕊️ November is a sacred time to remember our beloved dead. Share their names to be prayed for at daily Mass by senior Jesuit priests. 🙏 Honour their legacy with a gift that brings hope to the living and supports the Jesuit mission: 🔗 bit.ly/48SNTPh
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Jesus died alone but rose as a community. In our divided world, communities rooted in mercy, justice and deep listening aren’t just comforting, they’re transformative. Fr. Philip Shano, SJ, invites us to rediscover what it means to walk together: bit.ly/4q0WghW
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Feeling stuck in discernment? You’re not alone. Raj Vijayakumar, SJ, offers three simple steps to help you listen more deeply for God’s call. Vocation isn’t about success — it’s about love. 🕊️ Start here: bit.ly/4mTkdVB 🌿 Find your next step: bit.ly/3W1dzBM
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
God's love is always there, even when we aren't aware of it or grateful for it. Explore this profound article on gratitude by André Brouillette, SJ. 🌟 bit.ly/48disyW
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Community shapes us — but what do we offer in return? True belonging starts when we see one another with love. 💞 How do our daily interactions create a more welcoming world? bit.ly/4nVZ3qJ
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
When was the last time you paused to ask, “Where is God inviting me right now?” This fall, choose stillness. Go on a pilgrimage to the Martyrs’ Shrine or take a retreat. Reconnect — with yourself, with God, with creation. 🌿 bit.ly/3WhVeAn 📸: Martyrs’ Shrine
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
What does it mean to love like Christ? Fr. Jeffrey Burwell, SJ, reminds us that for thousands of refugee families in Canada, love is lived through distance. The #FamilyReunification campaign is a call to restore the right to be together. 📖 bit.ly/4nva1Ui
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Three Jesuits. Three different paths. One call: to walk with Christ, love without limits and serve where the need is greatest. Meet the men answering that call. 🔗 bit.ly/4mNfCV8 Curious? 👉 bit.ly/4mLDZCu
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Join the Jesuits of Canada for the 11th annual Scotch Nosing and Dinner on Nov. 19 at Toronto’s Albany Club, with proceeds helping to form young Jesuits & care for senior Jesuits. It includes sampling Scotches, food and a raffle for bottles of Scotch. 🥃 bit.ly/3KwEZgn
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🕊️ November is a sacred time to remember our beloved dead. Share their names to be prayed for at daily Mass by senior Jesuit priests. 🙏 Honour their legacy with a gift that brings hope to the living and supports the Jesuit mission: 🔗 hubs.la/Q03L7RBN0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
What if the wisdom we need most isn’t at the centre, but at the margins? On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Fr. Peter Bisson, SJ, reflects on how Indigenous spiritualities can lead the Church closer to God. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03L7_6n0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Alejandro Lozano, SJ, tried to talk himself out of a call he didn’t feel worthy of. But grace didn’t ask for a flawless journey — only openness. The call to follow Christ doesn’t wait for perfection. It waits for your heart. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03K-4h50
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
St. Jean de Brébeuf & the Canadian Martyrs remind us of the power of walking alongside diverse cultures, seeking understanding & connection. 🌎🤝 Whether our neighbors have deep roots or crossed oceans, let’s foster unity, love & dialogue. ❤️ hubs.la/Q03KZQ-q0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Mission isn’t always grand action. Sometimes it’s as simple & as hard as sitting with another in grief. For Bryan Manning, SJ, that was the mission. Ordinary moments became sacred encounters. 👉 hubs.la/Q03K92WN0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
As people of faith, we’re called to respond with compassion. Norbert Piché of Jesuit Refugee Service Canada reflects on the cost of unjust laws — and how the Gospel calls us to walk with the excluded. 📖 Read more: hubs.la/Q03K8WP00
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Emotions aren’t distractions in the spiritual life. They’re signposts — guiding us toward freedom, peace & love. Even sorrow or anger can be doorways to grace, if we pause & ask: Where is God in this stirring of my heart? 👉 hubs.la/Q03K8F1H0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Getting older raises deep questions: What’s next? Where do I belong? Can I still make a difference? Barbara Lee reflects on the gifts of aging — a season rich with purpose and possibility. It’s not about doing more but becoming more fully yourself. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03K7X9S0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
When life feels overwhelming, community can be a source of strength. 💖 Christina found healing through shared stories at STIR retreats, where Ignatian spirituality & the 12-Step program meet. 🌱 Find your own path to healing: hubs.la/Q03JTjdZ0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We often underestimate prayer. But for Fr. John Perry, it’s the most faithful chapter of a life at the service of others. From Bhutan to bioethics, he served quietly. Now, he still serves ... by praying. Read more: bit.ly/4noOk7U Support: bit.ly/4njIKDO
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
“I’m a case study in the difficulty of making a final commitment.” — Joseph Koh, 24 In a noisy, high-pressure world, young adults need more than advice. They need accompaniment. Here's how Ignatian spirituality helps them listen deeply: bit.ly/47AerEx
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We are called to be artisans of a new humanity, grounded in gratitude and justice. In this article, Fr. Gordon Rixon, SJ, reflects on how Ignatian spirituality invites us to face challenges with courage and compassion. bit.ly/3VcRUWP
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Ever feel pulled in different directions — and not sure why? Discernment helps us notice the inner voices guiding (or blocking) our path. ✨ Learn to choose with clarity and purpose. 🧭 Join the class: bit.ly/4n0HOVn
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Congratulations to Fr. Valère Nkouaya, SJ, who professed final vows in the Society of Jesus on September 9 at Holy Canadian Martyrs Church in Ottawa.
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
This summer, @weareCJI staff members Juan Emilio Hernandez and Tess Sison visited Honduras to meet with CJI Jesuit partner, ERIC-Radio Progreso, attend community events, and listen to powerful stories. Explore those stories in "Voices from Honduras" bit.ly/4gs34AP
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Feeling spiritually drained? You don’t need perfect prayer — just a place to start. 🎧 Fr. John O’Brien, SJ, shares six daily habits for spiritual resiliency: bit.ly/45L8DGU Find rest + renewal: bit.ly/480bJrY
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Many of us want to walk alongside Indigenous communities — but where do we begin? 📘 “Listening to Indigenous Voices” offers a path from awareness to action, rooted in respect, relationship and reconciliation. 👉 bit.ly/45Lh3xY
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Many of us reach a point where we ask: What is my calling? Kevin Booth's journey shows how vocation — rooted in presence, prayer and love — isn’t just for the ordained. It’s for all of us. A powerful read as the school year begins: bit.ly/4p69Zn3
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Peace with creation begins when care becomes part of how we live on the land. 🌍🌱 Explore this prayer for the Earth from Laudato Si' for the Season of Creation: hubs.la/Q03FWBjH0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Fr. Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, carries Haiti in his heart and hope in his ministry. Formed by family, prayer and Ignatian spirituality, he brings creativity, compassion and faith to even the hardest places. hubs.la/Q03FS98W0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
To be "men and women for others" isn’t just about service — it’s about presence. Fr. Michel “Jim” Lefebvre, SJ, reminds us it starts with being truly present to those right around us. How can you be a person for others today? 🤲 hubs.la/Q03FQf4J0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
This #SeasonOfCreation, we’re called to deepen our love for God by caring for all creation — an act of gratitude and Gospel living. Explore resources: hubs.la/Q03FPJgj0 Events via @IgnatiusGuelph : hubs.la/Q03FPLwd0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We are all loved, made in God’s image and called toward something more. Fr. John O’Brien, SJ, reflects on how quiet faith, monastic silence and the Eucharist shaped his path. hubs.la/Q03DK1JV0 Your restlessness might just be the beginning. 👉 hubs.la/Q03DK0sw0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
"See God in everyone.” Easier said than done — especially when someone challenges our views or makes us uncomfortable. Marc-André Veselovsky, SJ, shares what one such moment taught him about grace, humility and starting again. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03DK98f0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
In the turmoil of the Middle East — especially the Holy Land — we need peacemakers more than ever. Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ, an Jewish Israeli and Jesuit priest, builds bridges where others see walls. His example of faith and hope is what the world needs. hubs.la/Q03DJNmJ0
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jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social @jesuitsofcanada.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Experiences like this do more than teach — they build connection. Students deepen their understanding of the land and Indigenous traditions while also strengthening their relationships with each other. hubs.la/Q03DJd8p0 @mtmsregina
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