Dear LIS Friend,
With the 4th of July approaching, I am reminded of the “independence” I felt when I experienced the Spiritual Exercises. And how, many years later, I still lean into the freedom I gained from the retreat. The grace of discovering an inner freedom led to increased self-acceptance. God’s personal love for me sent me free-falling in love with him and made me bubble over with love for others. I couldn’t keep this freedom of living and loving to myself and was eager to converse with anyone who God put before me! The desire to connect to share with and to learn from others, continues to bless me with a renewed sense of belonging to the body of Christ.
Today, more than at any time of my life, I want to share the encounter I (and many around the world) have experienced through Ignatian spirituality. Please join us during the month of July to get a glimpse of what Loyola Institute for Spirituality offers. Our goal is to provide opportunities for all to encounter a freedom to live and love in Christ’s peace, especially during this time in our nation. We can’t keep these spiritual fruits to ourselves and invite you to see for yourself!
Peace and Blessings,
Lori Stanley
Executive Director
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Inspired by the announcement of the
four Universal Apostolic Preferences
and encouraged by the joy of last year's month-long celebration, we have created another July filled with opportunities for you to connect with Loyola Institute for Spirituality. In addition to the great events we're planning, we invite you to consider making a donation to support our programs that bring spirituality to life and set hearts on fire. Check out our
DONATE
page for more information on our campaign - especially our weekly raffle drawings. Thank you!
Inspirados por el anuncio de
las cuatro Preferencias Apostólicas Universales
y alentados por la alegría de las celebraciones del año pasado, hemos creado otro julio lleno de oportunidades para que te conectes con el Instituto Loyola para la Espiritualidad. Además de los grandes eventos que estamos planeando, te invitamos a que consideres hacer una donación para apoyar nuestros programas que dan vida a la espiritualidad y encienden corazones. Por favor
visita nuestra página
para obtener más información sobre nuestra campaña, especialmente nuestros sorteos de rifas semanales. ¡Gracias!
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Information Sessions
Have you ever wondered: "What is Ignatian spirituality?", "What is involved in the Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (19th Annotation) retreat?" or "Is the Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program right for me?" If you're looking for answers to any of these questions or just want to learn more about the programs offered at Loyola Institute for Spirituality then please join us for one of these information sessions. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. Sessions are offered in Spanish and in English. Please click the Register button to attend one or more of these sessions.
"What is Ignatian spirituality?"
Offered in English on Tuesday, July 7 at 12 noon and in Spanish on Thursday, July 9 at 12 noon.
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life Retreat
Offered in English and Spanish on July 14 and July 16 at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program
Offered in English and Spanish on July 21 and July 23 at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.
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Summer 2020 Series
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
View films from the comfort of your own home via streaming services, then join us each Wednesday evening in July to discuss the movie and correlating Spiritual Exercise. Register using the button below to receive Zoom meeting details, reading, and discussion materials.
Inception - July 1
First Week - The Mercy of God
Pleasantville - July 8
Second Week - Walking with God (Part 1 - The Incarnation)
Juno - July 15
Second Week - Walking with God (Part 2 - The Annunciation)
Where the Wild Things Are - July 21
Third Week - A Passionate Love
Truman Show - July 28
Fourth Week - A Transforming Life
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Ignatian Immersion Experiences
Saturday, July 18th and Saturday, July 25th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In each of these two sessions participants will immerse themselves in an issue, consider all of the elements that affect that particular issue, consider it from a personal perspective (how has this affected me personally, how have I typically reacted when confronted by this issue, how has it made me feel, how do I feel unprepared to handle it, etc) and then consider from an Ignatian perspective to call us closer to God and model our responses on Jesus' life.
The two themes selected for these immersion experiences are based on the Universal Apostolic Preferences of Walking with the Excluded (7/18) and Caring for Our Common Home (7/25). To register for either or both of these sessions please click the button below.
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Since they were first developed, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola have changed the lives of millions of men and women.
Loyola Institute for Spirituality invites you to experience the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola from September to early June. In addition to daily prayer and monthly faith-sharing sessions with other retreatants, you will be matched with an individual spiritual director who will guide you through this profoundly transformative retreat experience.
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Desde que se desarrollaron por primera vez, los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola han cambiado la vida de millones de hombres y mujeres.
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Los ejercicios espirituales de san Ignacio de Loyola, ofrecidos en su versión completa de nueve meses, son una experiencia profundamente transformadora. También conocidos como el Retiro de la Anotación 19, los Ejercicios Espirituales en la vida diaria incluyen oración diaria y reflexión personal, dirección espiritual individual semanal con un director espiritual personal y reuniones mensuales para el compartimiento de la fe los miércoles por la noche, de septiembre a junio.
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Save the Date: Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola
July 31st
We will end our month by celebrating the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola on July 31st. We're still working out the details of this virtual celebration and will send you an invitation soon.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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