Six Daily Habits for Spiritual Resiliency
What 500 years of Wisdom Can Teach Us
March 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
At times, it can be challenging to prioritize prayer and spiritual practices in our busy lives.
If you are struggling to see how it might be possible to grow in your spiritual life, if you feel stuck in your walk with God, if you want to go deeper but you don’t know how ... the next episode “Six Daily Habits for Spiritual Resiliency” by Fr. John O’Brien, SJ, is for you!
Drawing from the long-standing Jesuit tradition, Fr. John O'Brien, SJ, will offer key principles and practices to grow in our spiritual lives.
In this discussion, we will explore:
Easy practices to implement into your life as well as key principles for discernment
Recommended prayers to use at different times in your day
Specific resources to build your own prayer routine
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Fr. John O'Brien, SJ
Fr. John O'Brien, SJ, grew up in Mission, B.C., and after moving to Ontario with his family, attended Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has a degree in communications from the University of Ottawa and in philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He joined the Society of Jesus in 2008, after which he completed master's and licentiate degrees in sacred theology. He has held various roles (teacher, lecturer, spiritual director) and is currently serving as the director of the National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs in Midland, Ontario.
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The reflections were deeply moving and personal... The session felt like a spiritual retreat. I am looking forward to more!
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This was excellent food for the soul... I highly recommend it to anyone seeking meaningful spiritual growth.
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The sharing from the speakers added depth and insight, making the session truly engaging.
Jacqueline Malan
What I valued most is the genuine welcoming and sharing.
Sheila Norquay
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The vision, values, and rules discussed, and their application, were particularly impactful.
Maryann Lyshaug
The simplicity and ease of understanding the teachings were refreshing.
David Ouattara
The reminder that God is always with us and the invitation to listen to our inner movement towards God’s love was comforting.
Stella Messina
Recognizing the different feelings that occur in daily life was an eye-opener.
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Fr. Jean-Francky Guerrier, SJ is a Haitian Jesuit, member of the Province of Canada. He earned a licentiate in philosophy and humanities at the Jesuit Faculty of Philosophy in the Dominican Republic. As a regent, in Haiti, he served as a communication and advocacy officer and project coordinator at the Jesuit Migrant Service in Haiti, providing vital assistance to urban refugees and asylum seekers in Port-au-Prince. He was missioned to Toronto in 2017, pursuing theological studies at Regis College-University of Toronto. He also attended acting and improvisation classes at The Second City.
Fr. Guerrier’s voice and insights have reached many through his podcast, “Talking with Francky,” with Salt and Light Media Toronto. His compassionate listening, active communication style, and attentive nature left his listeners wanting more. Fluent in French, Spanish, English and Haitian Creole, Fr. Guerrier is a bridge between cultures and peoples.
Currently, Fr. Guerrier is pursuing doctoral studies in communication at the Universite de Montreal while honing his skills as programs coordinator for Haiti at the Jesuits of Canada’s, Office of Advancement.
Scott McMaster a lay partner in mission since 2022, continues to form a personal perspective of being Pilgrims Together. In his current role as Director of Advancement he is empowered to use his engaging storytelling to ignite the energy of others. He was called to the Jesuits by their values of authenticity, integrity, courage, forgiveness, hope, healing, justice and service which strongly align with Scott’s personal and religious beliefs. A thoughtful listener whose enthusiasm for sharing the Jesuit mission is contagious. He is a husband of +35 years, a father, a son, a grandfather, an avid sports fan and a member of the Knight’s of Columbus Council #13443. Scott looks forward to sharing the deep impact the Jesuits of Canada provide daily to the people they serve.
