Jesuit Priest James Profit sj
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now; . . . For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.“ (Rom. 8:22-25)
…a blog about Jesuit Priest, James Profit S.J., as he undergoes treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer.
He is the Executive Director of “The Ignatius Jesuit Centre” in Guelph, Canada. The Centre, a ministry of the Jesuits, encompasses such as: a Retreat House, an Ecology Project, Ignatius Farm Community Shared Agriculture, an organic farm, and a Plant an Old Growth Forest project.
Previously, he has served in Jamaica and in the First Nations at Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island.
He is originally from Prince Edward Island. Before entering the Jesuits, he earned his degree in agriculture, specializing in horticulture from the University of Guelph.
He is a passionate ecologist.
He was diagnosed with the cancer in late August of 2011. He shared the news with us – the Jesuit Community and the Ignatius Jesuit Centre family – on September 01, 2011.
These postings, part of his spiritual diary as he struggles with cancer….
(the blogmeister and his Secundi)
Jim, this is a wonderful way to stay connected to your friends. You look look very good bald!!! Gives you that hermit look.
Delighted that you have Gracie, send pictures when you have them so that I can share them with our Russian Blue feline Gracie whom I am sure you remember!!!!
Hope I do this right, will keep trying until I get it right!!!
Holding you in prayer each day.
Love, Elizabeth
Hi Jim this was a brilliant idea.
JIM, IT’S sO GOOD TO HEAR YOU HAVE STARTED TO BLOG,
You are an inspiration to us all with the openess and honnesty in
which your describe treatments, and after effects and your daily routine..
We are so glad that you had visits from your mother and your sisters.
That must have been a v. precious time together.
.Loving thoughts and prayers as you continue on this journey
of living with the disease.
Jane & Bernard McNamee
Hi Jim..it was great to see you and talk a bit…thanks for sharing your story, the blog is a marvelous communication tool…Gilles
Good afternoon James (Jim !)…..we think of you daily, and mention you in prayers and conversations. If there is anything more we can do to ease this trying time, please let us know. You continue to inspire us all.
Love and prayers…Ivy and Chuck Livingstone
Thanks for starting this blog, Jim. Your reflects on your experiences are very meaningful. I am moved by your reflecting on the planet also suffering health-wise.
Really everything every being is connected. I think of your observations of the gravel pit on the farm and its ability to heal. I pray your environment will also be healing for you in every way.
Your reflections on your experiences is very meaningful.
May you like the gravel pit on the farm find healing
Jim, I am so glad to be in touch by way of your Blog. We think of you always and especially in our prayers. Don and I often think of the times we shared with you and our fondest memories of our dinner together when you prepared the Souffle and invited us. You gave me inspiration to continue in the music ministry and yesterday it was my turn to play music and sing again here at Holy Cross. We had a guest from N.B. who travels with the image of Our Lady of Guadelupe. It was a special day for us all. Thank for your friendship and leadership whilst you were in our community.. Hope you find some comfort in knowing you are in our prayers and thoughts as you continue on your journey. Now and again someone asks about you so I am thankful you have this Blog. Love and Prayers…….Medora
Hello James…Your in our daily prayers..We wish you only the best…Florence was just here visiting us in Mesa..had a wonderful visit and mentioned you often..we had our own little crisis, nothing like you…Hutch had a detached retina a couple of weeks ago and had to have immediate surgery to repair the eye…we won’t know for a while what kind of sight he will have as there is a gas bubble in the eye to protect the retina while its healing..but, nothing like what your going thru…Keep the faith and God will reward you!!! love , Hutch & Mary
Hi Jim, I just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Len and Karn
Dear Jim,
I am praying for you greatly right now and am so grateful for your vision (as always) in setting up the Ignatius Farm.
Could I forward the email of a friend. also with serious cancer, who has had good effects from a cutting-edge chemo treatment (by pill, which targets only the affected areas)?
In the complete love of Jesus,
Kathryn (Dean)
Hummingbird Farm Eramosa (other side of Guelph)
Dear Jim, You continue to be in my prayers, and thank so much for your generous sharing of your journey, This an inspiration for my own journey today in the days to come. May you experience God’s abiding love for you.
Mary Halder
A bit belated, but I wish to thank the webmaster for this brilliant idea of journaling as a community of love and faith with Jim. God is our strength and surprise during this journey.
Vicky
Dear Jim.
Paul and I have been thinking about you and continue to keep you in our prayers. We read your blog today and Jim, you continue to minister as you share your experiences. Today I’ve been singing in my heart Bernadette Farrwell’s song ‘God Beyond all Names’ Her refrain says it all…. ‘In our living and our dying we are bringing You to birth” Paul and I pray that you are embraced by His love and peace. God be with you. Teresa and Paul
James I think of you and your family every single day. I pray the father touches you with his embrace giving you spiritual peace and comfort for you and yours. God Bless
My prayers and my heart is with you.
With deepest heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Profit and all of Father James’ family. Blessings to you all.
Just aren’t the words that can truly comfort at this point but that my heart breaks for you all. And when I pray to God you are all in my thoughts with sympathy this hard road you share.