James Brennan '21, Donovan Martin '22, and Myles Cesario '21 On March 13, 20, and 27 of this year, the three of us participated in the 2021 Jesuit Global Activism Leadership Summit, which was hosted by a group of Jesuit schools across the world. This event consisted of three Saturday mornings spent with students from... Continue Reading →
Ramadan: the holiest month of the year
Sharif McCurdy '22Contributor Ramadan is an important time of the year for all Muslims. Religious and non-religious, we all take part in the holy month of Ramadan, the 9th month of the Muslim calendar. During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until dusk. As the Quran says, “The month of Ramadan... Continue Reading →
The pilgrim of peace: Pope Francis visits Iraq
Ilia Mehr Bakhsh '23Contributor “Peace does not demand winners or losers, but rather brothers and sisters who, for all the misunderstandings and hurts of the past, are journeying from conflict to unity.” These are the words of Pope Francis on the occasion of his historic visit to Iraq. On March 4, Pope Francis left the... Continue Reading →
Gifted to Give: 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
Myles Cesario '21Religion Editor 2021 marks the 500th anniversary of the Christianization of the Philippine Nation. The process began as most Christianization processes did, with the colonization of the native populations to a colonial power; the Philippines’ colonial overlord was the Spanish Empire. On March 16, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan landed on the island of Cebu.... Continue Reading →
Welcoming Mr. Oliver Capko, S.J.
Myles Cesario '21Religion Editor Mr. Oliver Capko, S.J. is the newest Jesuit in our school community and perhaps one of the most unknown characters in our school life. But in truth, his life has been unique and filled with adventure. Born in Greater Vancouver on January 25, 1994—the Feast Day of the Conversion of St. Paul—he is one of... Continue Reading →
Faith in the West: a continuing decline?
Tony Fiorino '21Contributor Look at your life. We drift from quiet, barren homes to work and school—the location of our labours and where our forefathers once hated to be—only to return to those desolate spaces we call home. People shuffle between each other’s lives—literally swiping past in some cases—never attempting to reach out or see... Continue Reading →
On Christian Persecution
Myles Cesario '21Religion Editor The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads: “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion.” Religious tolerance and freedom of religion are central pillars in democratic, multicultural... Continue Reading →
The Call of a Christian
Ikem Nnadi '23Contributor What is the greatest call of a Christian? This is a question many have asked throughout the entire course of Christian history, and is a question frequently asked by non-Christians who are curious about the faith. So, again, what is a Christian’s greatest call? Is it to serve the poor, go to... Continue Reading →
The Future Patron Saint of the Internet?
Myles Cesario '21Religion Editor “Our aim has to be the infinite and not the finite. The Infinite our homeland. We have always been expected in Heaven.” On October 10, 2020, Carlo Acutis was beatified a Blessed in the Catholic Church in Assisi, Italy. This is his story. Born on May 3, 1991, in London, Carlo... Continue Reading →