JUST WHEN YOU THOUGH IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER - Jesuit John Comes and Saves You

Mission Statement

The community and the ministry of the Jesuit Urban Center are grounded in belief in God, in whose all-embracing love we find true freedom, and in commitment to justice, which is integral to faith. In the Catholic tradition and following the inspiration of St. Ignatius Loyola, we expect and pray to find God in all the diversity of our world.Sisters and brothers united in Christ we discover nourishment in our companionship as disciples, in the Word of our God, and in our sharing at the table of Eucharist.Together we strive to respond to Jesus' Gospel call by serving those in need, by working to heal division, and by being a place of welcome for all.

You’re correct John. (Knee jerk reaction)

I was initially brought to the site through this link however.

http://www.jucboston.org/notes/AshWednesday2006.html

And had read that before scanning what I saw as a tepid mission statement.
I also am constantly dismayed by the lack of priestly garb.
Having gone to a Jesuit school, I would have been much more inspired if the I could have identified those with vocations.

http://www.jucboston.org/staff.html


Outlier?, "Boston Catholic" ?, "Take the Good with the Bad?", Raveing Opostates?, Inevitable in a Church with a Billion + members?,

What is a poor dumb sinner to think?

Still Soliciting Advice - SHOULD I BE A JESUIT?????

Re: My Concerns about the Jesuits

Richard John Neuhaus writes:

“”Among their rapidly declining numbers, there are Jesuits, both old and young, who want to renew the Ignatian charism, including loyalty to the pope, which was once the distinctive mark of the society. But it seems they are in a distinct minority. It should be noted also that my FIRST THINGS discussion of reactions to the instruction on gays and the priesthood is not limited to Jesuits by any means, although, admittedly, they have made themselves conspicuous.””

It is comments like this (as well as the views expressed in publications like America) that lead me to this inquiry.
Once Again: Please keep any comments coming, and inform knowledgeable, interested parties to this web page.

Robert King, Jesuit John and Others,mighty big thanks for the excellent advice. I have tracked down the material's you posted and have actively engaged them in my quest.
ALL: Please keep any comments coming, and inform knowledgeable, interested parties to this web page.

More: DO I REALLY WANT TO BE A JESUIT?????

I have had some useful comments yesterday as to my joining the Jesuit order. Many people have suggested further research, talking to actual Jesuits, and talking to prominent Orthodox Jesuits. I have done all three. (even before starting this blog).
Let me explain further why I have started this blog/ inquiry. I hear many things about the order. One that particularly concerns me is that they are ill redeemably unorthodox/leftist as an order.
I tend to agree to some extent, but believe reform is possible, as there are many incoming orthodox and outstanding orthodox at present. My major concern is for the order itself and its wider influence in Catholicism. With the influence it has in its many universities; a renewal of that order would be particularly useful for a renewal in higher education and the wider western culture…
Please…any advice and comments our appreciated.

SHOULD I JOIN THE JESUIT ORDER??????

A very important decision, I know – why not the Benedictines, or Franciscans, or maybe the local diocesans? Or how about one of the newer more expressly orthodox orders?
I definitely lean orthodox/conservative. So why the Jesuits? {Well perhaps I’ll get into that later}

However, I am soliciting comments.
Are they really that bad?
Are they really that good?
Can I best serve the Lord in that Order?
What are the pro’s & con’s?
Any adhoc advice?

Please advise.