News & Updates | October 2021 |
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Dear Friend,
The leaves are changing in New England, and it's making its way down the coast.
Every year, it seems to catch me by surprise. I see the colors change on trees here and there, but there is always a moment when I really notice the beauty. I'm driving somewhere or walking with my family, and it strikes me. I imagine God forming Creation with God's hands and offering it to us as a beautiful gift.
Creation is a gift, and one we need to care for. As we notice the fall colors, let us take some time to thank God for this gift and reflect on the ways we use, or misuse, God's Creation.
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"Today’s environmental crisis is impacting in a particular way on the poor and vulnerable. Action is needed urgently by Christians and by all people of good will. Whole nations and peoples need an ecological conversion if we are to be honest custodians of this wonderful planet. We can still change the course of history."
–Jesuits Global, Universal Apostolic Preference, "Caring for Our Common Home"
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I would like to invite you today to do two things:
- Watch this video from Pope Francis, reflecting on, as the pope says, "our lifestyle, especially during these moments of health, social and environmental crisis.”
- Pray with this ecological examen, considering your personal relationship with creation.
Thank you for joining our community in prayer to contemplate the effects the environmental crisis has on each one of us and the actions we can take in caring for God's gift.
Peace be with you.
Un abrazo,
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Carlos Aedo
Executive Director
Office of Ignatian Spirituality
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Visit our website throughout the Ignatian Year for information on upcoming events and resources to help you go deeper.
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IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Contemplative Leaders in Action Kicks off New Cohorts
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Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA), part of OIS's Ignatian Young Adult Ministries initiative, kicked off this month in nine locations nationwide. With 138 participants, this is CLA's largest cohort to date. Participants begin their CLA experience with a retreat, and then gather twice per month to study and pray together. Click here to see some photos from the opening retreats! |
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POPE'S WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK
Pope Francis's Prayer Intention for October 2021
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This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for missionary disciples. "We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the Gospel.."
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JESUIT CONNECTIONS ONLINE
Joy of the Gospel: Why are Catholics So Bad at Praying with Delight?
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 8:00pm ET
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Do you find yourself avoiding prayer because it just isn’t fun? Guess what? Prayer doesn't have to be dry and boring. Young adults are invited to join an online conversation with Jesuit Connections as Br. Matt Wooters, SJ, teaches us to have more fun in our prayer life and with God.
Click here for a short video invite from Br. Matt!
This event is free and open to all young adults (20s/30s.) Register here. |
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Reflections on Jesuit Saints and Blessed
Our Jesuit Lectionary now includes a reflection for each feast — Jesuit saints, blessed, and other important feasts for the Society of Jesus — contributed by the Jesuits East Vocations team.
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The Office of Ignatian Spirituality remains committed to working toward racial justice. As a staff we continue to prayerfully discern our roles in both the perpetuation and the fight against racism. We invite everyone in our community to join us in praying for conversion of heart and in discerning how to take action. Each month we share what is informing prayer and conversation among our staff. |
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Consolation & Desolation
Jesuit Anti-Racism Sodality (JARS) East
"I don’t like conflict. Let me be a little more honest, I actively avoid conflict and will remain silent even when I should say something."
Click here to read this month's "Desolation and Consolation" from JARS East, provided by Jason Downer, SJ, of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y.
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Ignatius House, Atlanta, GA |
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Find your next retreat on our calendar of retreats offered by OIS and our partners across the Jesuit network.
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Loyola Center, Morristown, NJ
Tarde Ignaciana en Español
Domingo 5 de noviembre, entre 2 pm y 5 pm
El Centro Jesuita Loyola de Morristown ofrecerá su segunda Tarde Ignaciana de Reflexión y Oración. Para esta ocasión, la invitación es a reflexionar sobre el Principio y Fundamento de los Ejercicios Espirituales. SI quiere registrarse o conseguir más información, escriba al Padre Kirk (Ramon) Reynolds SJ por email: retreathouse@loyola.org. |
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