“Critical Friends” Brian F McCoy, SJ I was introduced to the notion of ‘critical friends’ when working at the University. A group of my peers were looking for people who could speak honestly to us, encouraging our strengths while not ignoring our weaknesses. We wanted people we could trust to critique our work, remind us … "ÁR36: november 5-ei hírlevél – angol" bővebben
Between The Sowing And The Reaping (Based on Eccles 3: 2-11) Wendell D’Cruz, SJ “There’s a time for sowing and a time for reaping”, so says the preacher. But between the sowing and the reaping there’s a time for gestation, for the seed to sprout, for the shoot to grow, for the plant to bear … "ÁR36: november 4-ei hírlevél – angol" bővebben
“Giving Birth” at GC 36 Chukwuyenum A. Afiawari, SJ It is still three weeks before the Church begins the Season of Advent. I may not always have the patience and the grace of the Biblical Job, but I love the Advent Season. It is a period of waiting, of expecting, of longing, of hoping, of … "ÁR36: november 3-ai hírlevél – angol" bővebben
Not your usual way of proceeding! Ron Mercier SJ Imagine you wanted to come to a decision about a matter of great importance for you and those close to you, something that would shape your future. How would you go about it? Usually we try to lay out the options, maximize possible goods and minimize … "ÁR36: november 2-ai hírlevél – angol" bővebben
Crimson Tide Dermot Preston SJ The late Tony Scott, was a movie director who was somewhat overshadowed by his more acclaimed Oscar-winning film-maker brother, Ridley Scott; but the corpus of Tony’s movie work, if more populist, is not slight. “Top Gun”, with Tom Cruise, was Scott’s breakthrough movie; and others ( e.g. ‘Enemy of the … "ÁR36: november 1-ei hírlevél – angol" bővebben
Trying Something New Brian F McCoy, SJ We start each day of the GC in prayer. I believe many of us find this a uniting and consoling experience. It is well prepared and settles us for the day and tasks ahead. We have also learned to hear, and even sing, in languages foreign to most … "ÁR36: október 31-ei hírlevél – angol" bővebben
Walking With A Heart That Does Not Rest We are now at the business end of the Congregation. As the highest legislative body of the Society of Jesus, there are matters to be considered, some of which will take the form of law. Other matters, like renewing our understanding of our Jesuit identity, our life … "ÁR36: október 29-ei hírlevél – angol" bővebben
One step at a time Chukwuyenum A. Afiawari, SJ Slowly, but surely and confidently, the tortoise eventually arrives at its destination! In the dizzyingly fast pace of life, there is some wisdom in occasionally taking a pause, stepping back a little, taking stock, resetting one’s compass and refreshing oneself, before again putting one foot after … "ÁR36: október 28-ai hírlevél – angol" bővebben
