Setting hearts on fire with love of God for the world!

Dear LIS Friend,   We are continually invited by God to an encounter with God and these Divine invitations never cease. Throughout our lives these invitations are extended to call us closer to God’s love and to fulfill our life’s purpose.    I find that at this moment of unprecedented change and strife, the underlying sentiment carrying me through the last 7 months has been the invitation to “find God in all things” while not ignoring the pain of societal crises. As I respond to this invitation a rhythm of struggle and contentment have flooded the stops and starts through the ever-changing landscape of our world.    Where are you as you respond to God’s invitation? Are you currently in the process of identifying it? Having identified the invitation, are you struggling to accept it or have you embraced it? Do you ever feel like giving up?   If I’m honest with myself, there have been times along this journey when I have felt overwhelmed and found myself in a bit of despair. However, what has helped me maintain my commitment to accepting God’s invitation is making regular and frequent time for reflection. Using the Examen as my “go to” for over 10 years has honed my ability to “quiet the noise” around me to be attentive to God’s presence throughout the moments of my day—in my emotions, relationships, conversations, responsibilities, and expectations of myself and others. In these moments of reflection, I am given the freedom to discern what is “of God” and what is not.    My prayer for this month is that we all can respond to God’s invitation and rest in God’s love.   As my soul grows quiet, I return to that astounding truth that at the heart of my being I am eternally loved…I rest in your embrace. -Author Unknown Peace and blessings, Lori Stanley Executive Director En Español

Join us this Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time for our final meeting of the Fall Series with the film: A Knight’s Tale This month's theme has been "Making a Discernment." Participants view the films at their convenience, then join the group for a discussion and reflection of the film and its relationship to the theme of the Exercises. Register below to receive Zoom meeting information and reference materials.

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Discernment of Spirits: Learning to Recognize the Interior Movements of Spirit in our Lives Tuesdays, October 13 to November 17, 2020 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  St. Ignatius provided a detailed process for learning to understand our inner spiritual movements--the ‘spirits’ which impact our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. Exploring the experiences of spiritual consolation and desolation, we learn to guide others into a deeper awareness of their own inner spiritual journey. This course includes case studies and practical application of companioning skills. Register Today! Discernimiento de espíritus: Como aprender a reconocer los movimientos interiores del espíritu en nuestras vidas los martes, octubre 13 - noviembre 17, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. San Ignacio nos ha proporcionado un detallado proceso para aprender a comprender nuestros movimientos espirituales internos: los "espíritus" que impactan nuestros pensamientos, emociones y decisiones. Al explorar las experiencias de consolación y desolación espiritual, aprendemos a guiar a otros a desarrollar una conciencia más profunda de su propio viaje espiritual interior. Este curso incluye el estudio de casos y la aplicación práctica de las habilidades de acompañamiento.  Inscríbete hoy

Ignatian Morning "Finding God in All Things" Sunday, October 25th 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This month's Ignatian Morning theme is "Finding God in All Things." This two-and-a-half-hour mini-retreat involves an opening prayer service, two short talks, time for private reflection, faith-sharing, and a closing prayer.

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Bring LIS to you! Would you like to offer programs on Ignatian spirituality to your community? LIS is currently developing a 4-week program suitable for Adult Faith Formation in parishes, schools, alumni organizations and staff development. Sessions to include a mini film series, a guided Examen and "What is Ignatian spirituality?"

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Without the generous support of people like you we would not be able to provide meaningful opportunities for spiritual connection and development. Although we collect fees for Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life and Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program, they do not cover all of the costs associated with operating the Institute. Additionally, we are steadily increasing the number of programs we offer at no cost to participants - including those in marginalized communities and families - as we fulfill the Universal Apostolic Preferences set forth by the Society of Jesus over the next decade. Thank you for considering a donation in any amount to support our mission of setting hearts on fire with love of God for the world. En Español

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