Dear LIS Friend,
I can always count on the Lenten season to nudge me into a place of holy stretching. Just like the woman who stretched her arm out to touch the hem of Christ’s garment, I’m feeling God is nudging us to reach further outside of our comfort zones so that we may stretch into the possibilities and purpose God has ordained for each of our lives.
A method of praying that serves to stretch me daily is the Examen by Ignatius of Loyola. I was introduced to this prayer when I made the Spiritual Exercises over 10 years ago and it has been a source of comfort, courage and enlightenment ever since. Reviewing my day with sensitivity to God’s presence in every activity, encounter, conversation, etc. stretched my understanding of how present he was in my life.
I invite you to incorporate this 15-minute prayer into your Lenten journey. This practice is apropos for Lent as it demands a daily feast on finding God in every single thing we do, say and think. And when done regularly, allows for fasting from mindsets that are crippling us from seeking a closer relationship with Christ. My prayer is that we may increase our desire to see, to follow and to love God more this Lent than we’ve ever had.
Peace and Blessings,
Lori Stanley
Executive Director
P.S. Be sure to read to the end of this month's Newsletter for some additional Jesuit Lenten Resources including an invitation to join us on Friday, March 6th at 7pm for an evening of prayer and fellowship.
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LIS Executive Director, Lori Stanley was among those invited to spend time with Fr. General Arturo Sosa in February to discuss the
Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs)
. Lori was honored to be in the company of Fr. General and our western Jesuit partners in the spirit of collaboration.
When Fr. General demonstrated the importance of collaboration, he did so by using the symbol of a hand. The single fingers represent each of the UAPs and "the thumb reflects collaboration.” The UAPs are connected by Christ as he interweaves the life and mission of each of our apostolates. The sense of our lives is defined by mission. We can’t separate one from the other.
At LIS we don’t intend to disrupt the flow of our lives and mission as determined by Christ. We allow the UAPs to inform all that we do.
We welcome and invite all to engage with us as we fulfill this evolving mission.
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RECongress 2020
LIS was blessed to share a booth with Loyola Marymount University at the LA Religious Education Congress at the end of February. With the help of several volunteers and LIS staff members, we were able to share our mission and program offerings with many attendees who visited our booth.
Sending a huge thank you to everyone involved in representing LIS well! Fr. David, Ryan, Laura, Maureen, Chelo, Josie, Flo, Gloria, Sally, Teresa, Adorable, Alejandra, Arturo, & Jenny.
To those who have been added to our mailing list after meeting us at the event we thank you for your interest and look forward to having more opportunities to engage with you.
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Journal Writing: Contemplating Everyday Experiences
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Tuesdays April 14 - May 5, 2020
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sr. Jeanne Fallon, CSJ
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At various times in our spiritual lives, it can be helpful to pause for a moment and put pen to paper so that we can reflect on our experiences by moving within ourselves and allowing whatever abides there to come forth. This process can enable a person to notice what is being carried inside. Being aware of unconscious feelings that motivate us can lead to self-knowledge, a key to ongoing growth. Contemplating our experiences can help us grow in freedom so that we can be open to discover God’s direction in our lives.
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Thursdays,
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2020
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Fr. John Galvan, S.J.
This course explores the subject of discernment and its impacts on the spiritual life and daily living. The introductory treatment of Ignatian discernment entails examinig the concepts of consolation and desolation, spiritual movements and counter-movements, discerning our interior experiences. The major principles of Ignatian discernment will be explored.
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Becoming a Man after God’s Own Heart:
Discovering Your Life as Sacred Ground
Ignatian Men's Retreat
Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8, 2020
We invite you to join us for a quiet weekend of prayer, relaxation, and spiritual nourishment to explore ways of opening doors to greater awareness of God’s love and transformative presence in your life.
This retreat offers a time apart for each participant to create the inner space he needs to explore his relationship with God, exactly as he is today. This is a priceless opportunity to recognize the many ‘tugs’ that occupy us—family, work, personal priorities, and the endless details that seem to fill every waking moment. During these days, each retreatant can discover the ‘tug’ of the Spirit within, and explore his own path to transformation, in the midst of any doubts or tensions that can cloud his clear vision of a deeper walk with God. These are days for pursuing the One who has pursued us throughout our lives.
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Finding God in the Dark
Upcoming Films
March 28 - The Quiet American
Week 3 - Exercise 2
April 25 - The Royal Tennenbaums
Week 4 - Exercise 2
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Catholic Bible Institute Spring 2020
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Those seeking to enrich their understanding of the Bible may now register for
individual sessions
of our Catholic Bible Institute or for the entire spring semester. Click below for registration and more information on each meeting.
This month's class meets on Saturday, March 14th to learn about Catholic Epistles.
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Lenten Evening of Prayer at LIS
Friday, March 6th at 7pm
We invite you to join us as we gather together
in prayer for an informal Lenten reflection. Our bilingual (English and Spanish) gathering will include opportunities for faith-sharing and fellowship. We'll meet in the Spirituality Building on March 6th at 7 pm.
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This resource offers many opportunities to enhance your Lent including daily reflections, a section on arts & faith and book recommendations.
The “Finding Beauty in All Things: Walking the Spiritual Path” speaker series featuring Mary Beth Ingham, C.S.J., is a perfect complement to the spiritual journey through Lent to Easter. Each of the three lunchtime sessions will focus on a new theme. Begins March 4th.
Praying
with the Jesuits: Ignatian Examen
Blessed Sacrament, Hollywood
Saturday, March 7th at 9am in the School Auditorium
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