Guelph, Ontario. December 2, 2022 On Friday, the Ignatius Jesuit Centre celebrated their Ignatius Farm AgriSpirit Well with a ribbon-cutting at the new pump house. This project was launched thanks to an initial $25,000 contribution from Farm Credit Canada’s AgriSpirit …
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Deep silence leads us to realize that prayer is, above all, acceptance. ~Henry Nouwen The summer edition of the IJC Voice is one of gratefulness: there is so much happening at the Centre and we are so thankful for each …
Life is precious. Not because it is unchangeable, like a diamond, but because it is vulnerable, like a little bird. ~Henry Nouwen June’s IJC Voice includes a reflection on the changes that have been made to the Loyola House retreat …
To be calm and quiet by yourself is not the same as sleeping. In fact, it means being fully awake and following with close attention every move going on inside of you. ~ Henri Nouwen Lots of gratitude, retreat opportunities …
Sitting in the silence of one’s hearts, and resting in God’s presence, is more satisfying and of greater import than any special grace. ~Steph Rossetti Our hearts are full of gratitude and we are thrilled to welcome both returning and …
When we sow a seed, we plant a narrative of future possibility. ~ Sue Stuart-Smith Catch up on what is happening at the Centre by reading March’s IJC Voice online here or open up this PDF. Read about this year’s …
In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth. – Mahatma Gandhi There is …
When your tongue is silent, you can rest in the silence of the forest. When your imagination is silent, the forest speaks to you. It tells you of its unreality and of the Reality of God. But when your mind …
The Request for Proposals for land acreage at IJC is available now until January 20, 2022…you can read it here. New for 2022: There will be ¼ acre sections for Small Plot Agriculture businesses! The RFP is open to entrepreneurial …
“Stillness is the flower of winter, all hope waits beneath a blanket of white.” – unknown This is the time of year when we bring you a message of Christmas hope, of a longing to open our hearts to all …
