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- Montana's Renaissance Man: Father Anthony J. RavalliFather Anthony J. Ravalli, S.J., was also an artist, sculptor, architect and builder whose many diverse talents made him a latter-day Renaissance man.
College Choices - a Series - #2 - Fordham UniversityLiving in New York City may appeal to some students; others who come from rural areas may feel out of their element in the Big Apple.- Who Were the Jesuits?The Jesuits, who have remained a powerful force in the Catholic church almost since their creation, have been made much of in speculation and rumor. The facts, though, are not as sensational.
- Good, Clean Catholic and Religous JokesA small sampling of clean, religious humor.
- Review of John Carroll University in Cleveland, OhioNot a seminary, John Carroll University is certainly a school that values its Catholic tradition and elements of the faith are strongly present on the campus of this highly ranked midwestern school
- The History and Modern Day Enlightenment of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of JesusPresents the history of the formation of the Society of Jesus and its significance in modern day times.
- What the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Can Do for YouGraduating soon, just graduated, graduated a few years ago but not settled into a career path? Maybe its time for you to check in with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps to see what it can do for you.
- The Jesuit Mission in Japan: Cultural Synthesis and Inter-Cultural ConflictAn exploration of the many cultural and religious hurdles experienced by the Portuguese Jesuits in Japan, who in the 16th century became the first non-Asians to establish prolonged contact with the then deeply insular and rigidly autocratic Japan.
- Christianity in JapanJapanese history has been strongly influenced by foreign ideas and beliefs. In addition to the Chinese writing system, Chinese structure of government and Buddhism, Christianity is a significant import that changed Japan.
- Book Review - My Life with the Saints by James Martin, S.J. (2006)James Martin, S.J. is the Culture Editor of America, the national Catholic magazine, as well as the author of several books.
- Washington Offers Travelers/Visitors Some of the Pacific Northwest Greatest B&BLooking for a unique, historical castle to spend a weekend at? Look no more visit the Manresa Castle in Port Townsend Washington and enjoy a step back in time.
December 3: Saint Francis XavierThe life of Francis Xavier. He is considered one of history's greatest missionaries.- Wisecracking Across America -- 56 -- Wednesday July 7Two guys and a dog drive the perimeter of the United States in an old pick-up truck.
- Information About Loreto, CaliforniaThe imminent diversity in Loreto attracts leisure travelers and outdoor lovers. This former missionary town bedazzles with its beautiful coasts and timeless appeal of a sandy paradise.
Movie Review: the MissionAn epic film set in the 1750s in South America, with haunting music and outstanding acting by Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neesom.- Watching Fire EnginesA look at why I left a Catholic High School for the city's public high school.
- Oh, the Places You Won't Go!Students describe how they handed on a college.
- Time to Readappreciation of the written word
- Gay Advocacy: Gay at FordhamEvery gay man is fully deputized to advocate for every other gay man, and each act of advocacy can really make a difference.
- A Message VoidA memoir of trying to befriend a younger gay man: with so much in common, it should have been easy, but for no discernible reason, it failed.
- Angelo Secchi - the Scientist that History ForgotMany people assume that religion and science contradict each other. But some of science's biggest discoveries were made by a Jesuit priest!
- Quote of the Week, Baltasar Gracian Y MoralesBaltasar Gracian was a Spanish preacher, teacher and a writer of prose
- On Notoriety or RenownHow people lent their names to words that deight or disgust.
Allen Eagles Hockey Team Perched in FirstIn the first month of the Metroplex High School Hockey League, the Allen Eagles ar ein first place thanks to some strong offense and the play of Matt Pombo in goal.- Information about Fairfield University in Fairfield, ConnecticutFairfield University is a Jesuit led educational institution that somehow remains below the radar for a lot of students, even though it provides a great learning center and has received national academic acclaim.
- The Intelligence Summit Misses the Mark: The German-Jesuit Threat to World PeaceMuslim terrorists aren't the only danger to the civilized world.
- How California Started: The Missions and Father SerraThe state of California has had an interesting history, starting out inhabited by the Native Americans, then the Spanish, the Mexicans and finally by the Americans.
