by admin | Feb 26, 2018 | Father Blazek SJ
Formation of Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. This is a very Ignatian or Jesuit intention, recognizing the importance of discerning (seeing) the will...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Father Blazek SJ
The abuse of power for personal benefit, corruption, is a problem across all human history. Bribery is often involved. One hears sadly of corrupt narcotics officers working for the mob, or of favors granted at various places of employment for a kickback, or at high...
by admin | Dec 29, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
Religious liberty is a hallmark of our American system. In Canada and the United States, such liberty is enshrined in law. It is protected legally, if not always in practice. The situation we enjoy here in the United States and in Canada is not the case universally....
by admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. Mature experienced members of our families, parishes and societies have much to offer to the formation of...
by admin | Oct 30, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions. When we in the West think of the Church in Asia, our thoughts often turn to the Pacific coast of...