By Fr. Daniel Corrou, SJ We were driving to the village of Qaraqosh, Iraq late in the evening and the temperature was still absurdly hot: 120 degrees F. In the darkness of the drive, I was reminded that we were driving a very real Via Cruxis. In 2014, Christians, Yezidis (Ezidis), and many Muslims had …
By Christine Eberle Regional Advisory Board, IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, but the constant cycle of recruiting, scheduling, and orienting newcomers can be a challenge to forward momentum. Similarly, for many individuals seeking to donate their talents, it’s not enough to fill a slot on a schedule; they long to …
Ignatian Volunteers Create Sustainable Solutions for Nonprofits Read More »
Jesuits USA East stands in solidarity with the people of India. The country has suffered well over 215,000 deaths to COVID-19, while the infection count has reached close to 20 million. During this second wave, there are nearly 400,000 infected and over 3,500 dead each day. What’s more, India currently accounts for 40% of the …
Introduction USA East Provincial Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, has called each Jesuit to pray and reflect deeply on racial justice and equity work, suggesting that Lent may be a time to undertake this effort. We are asked to examine our conscience, no matter where we are in our lives and ministries, confront the reality of …
2021 Lenten Racial Justice Prayer and Reflection Resource Read More »
By William Bole and Mike Gabriele Although it can be extremely challenging to provide an education to refugees—children and adults escaping violence and unrest in their homelands—it is by far the best way to aid them in starting over with hope for a better future. The coronavirus pandemic has made this task all the more …
By Fr. Shay Auerbach, SJ At about 9:00 pm one night this past June, Fr. Henry Shea, SJ, a Jesuit finishing a doctorate at Oxford, called me from the hospital. Fr. Shea had been living with us since April when classes where shut down. He was visiting a parishioner dying from COVID-19. Fr. Shea had …
A letter from Fr. Daniel Corrou, SJ, a Jesuit of the East Coast Province, serving in Beirut with Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): Dear friends, Many of you have heard of the tragic explosion in Beirut on August 4. I am happy to say that all the Jesuits and the staff of JRS are safe. Many had cuts …
Fr. Dan Corrou, SJ, serving in Beirut, reflects on the recent explosion Read More »
A reflection by Fr. John Surette, SJ Certainly we can respect nature, care for our planet, feel deeply regarding its diminishment, but as the song has it, can we “sing a gentle love song to the Earth”? Can we become more responsible lovers and life-givers within our planet? Is there enough love within our human …