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Inside the Jesuit Novitiate: Reflections on the Novitiate from a Recently-Vowed Jesuit

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by Paul Gillam, SJ | Apr 14, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life, Religious Life    ~ Approx. 5 mins

Novitiate (noun): (1) an early stage of formation in a religious community. (2) the physical house where novices are trained. Example: Paul’s novitiate was from August 2023 to August 2025. His novitiate began in Culver City, California. Novice (noun): a person...
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Editor’s Note: Jesuit life can seem opaque from the outside. “Inside Jesuit Life” is a new TJP series that invites Jesuits to share their stories of daily life in the Society of Jesus, how they live out their missions, and why they love their vocation.  I’ll...

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The earth cries out with joy in spring. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that we too, as part of creation, should maintain our joy throughout our whole lives through the practice of the Ignatian Examen. Based on the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.

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