The Wonder of a Child
Michael C. McFarland, SJ
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 At our annual dinner in New York last month, Fr. Dominic Markl, SJ shared his experience of this mission in his work at the Pontifical Biblical Institute (the Biblicum). He spoke very warmly about their students, “our treasure,” who come from all over the world. At the Biblicum 70 countries are represented among their 360 students. They bring with them their extraordinarily diverse experiences and concerns. For example, one of his doctoral students is from Syria and is writing on the prophet Jeremiah, with a long-term interest in promoting Christian-Muslim relations. Another is from Ukraine, studying the symbolism of the City of Jerusalem in Jeremiah, seeking insight on rebuilding a nation devastated by war. Other students from Nigeria and India are focusing on themes of religious persecution, which they have experienced first-hand in their own Christian communities.
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A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
November 4 - 12, 2023
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In September 1523, 500 years ago, St Ignatius’ came on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Enamoured with Christ, after his powerful spiritual experience in Manresa, Ignatius wanted to visit the Holy Land, to get to know the Lord Jesus better, to love him more and follow him more closely. He strongly desired to stay here, and even years later the vow of the first companions in Montmartre was to come to Jerusalem. Divine providence had other ideas, the companions placed themselves at the disposal of the Holy Father, a mission that the Society of Jesus still lives today, and in a very specific way through the Gregorian University, Biblical Institute, Oriental Institute and other Roman institutions.
This pilgrimage is organized by the Gregorian University Foundation, in close collaboration with the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Jerusalem. Fr Josef Mario Briffa, Director of the PBI in Jerusalem, will accompany the group throughout the pilgrimage. Fr Josef teaches archaeology and geography of the Holy Land at the PBI in Rome and Jerusalem, and is currently writing a guide book on Ignatius pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
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- Caesarea Marittima — Stella Maris (Mt. Carmel) — Nazareth — Lake Tiberias
- Sea of Galilee by boat; Tabgha (Church of the Multiplication), Primacy of Peter, Capernaum (House of Peter); Banias (Caesarea Philippi)
- Magdala — Mount Tabor
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- Herodion – Shepherds’ Fields – Bethlehem – Philip’s Fountain (En Haniya) – Ein Karem
- Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa (“Holy Circuit”), Holy Sepulcher; Mount Zion
- Dead Sea/Qumran - Jordan River - Jericho - Jerusalem
- Mount of Olives — Emmaus
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If you are interested in learning more about this pilgrimage please click below.
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2023 Lenten Retreat
Please plan to join us
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The Gregorian University Foundation is pleased to again offer you an opportunity to deepen your Lenten prayer and draw closer to Jesus Christ through an online Lenten retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Experts in Jesuit spirituality and prayer from the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the Pontifical Oriental Institute will provide participants with a rich and meaningful prayer experience. More details and registration information will be distributed soon.
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EWTN interviews Fr Mark Lewis, SJ
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Fr Mark Lewis, SJ, rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University
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Bishop Whalen selected as aide for 2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade
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Bishop Edmund Whalen, an alumnus of the Pontifical Gregorian University, was selected by the board of directors for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade to serve as an aide.
“Aides to the grand marshal are chosen annually by the parade’s participating organizations in recognition of their outstanding service to the Irish American Community of New York. The selection of an aide is acknowledgment of years of unselfish, dedicated, and distinguished service to the New York and Irish communities and for their contribution to Irish faith, culture, and heritage. "
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For the fourth consecutive session, Jesuit-educated alumni comprise ten percent of Congress. Among the 535 members (and six non-voting delegates) of the 118th United States Congress, 54 graduated from Jesuit colleges and universities.
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The Consistent Ethic of Life in 2023:
Solidarity with Those Who are Poor and Vulnerable
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Fr Sam Sawyer, SJ, who is a GUF board member and is the editor-in-chief of America Media, recently participated in an open dialogue sponsored by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.
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The Pontifical Oriental Institute led a week of prayer for Christian unity
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To start the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Pontifical Oriental Institute led a moment of ecumenical prayer at the Church of St. Anthony the Abbot in Rome. Students from different Christian denominations and churches led the prayers.
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Jesuit Schools Remember Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Jesuit colleges and universities are among the institutions across the world that have paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away last Saturday and was buried yesterday at the Vatican. This week, The University of Scranton honored his memory by lighting the Class of 2020 Gateway sign on campus in white and gold, to symbolize the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ (pictured left).
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University for one year
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Benedict XVI’s Theological Legacy
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Dr Jim Corkery SJ, professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, wrote his doctoral thesis on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger, and in this interview with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications he says that the late pontiff’s work will be studied for many years to come.
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HE Mons. Giuseppe Laterza,
currently Counselor of the Nunciature,
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Apostolic Nuncio in the Central African Republic and in Chad
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Rev. Monsignor Daniel Pacho,
currently official of the Section for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Secretariat of State,
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Under-Secretary for the Multilateral Sector of the Section for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Secretariat of State
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HE Archbishop Baldassare Reina,
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rome,
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Vicegerent with functions of Provost of the Lateran Apostolic Palace of the same Diocese
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HE Archbishop Juarez Sousa da Silva,
currently Bishop of the Diocese of Parnaíba (Brazil),
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Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Teresine (Brazil)
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Mass Cards
available online
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The Gregorian University Foundation is pleased to offer Mass cards for the living and for the deceased.
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Please click HERE to select the Gregorian University Foundation as your charity of choice. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases. Thank you!
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Praying with the Pope in January
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Pope Francis' Universal prayer intention for January is:
For educators
We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.
Reflect further on the Prayer Intention for January and unite yourself with the Pope's Prayer Network Watch the Pope's Video >>
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