News & Updates | October 2020 |
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Dear Friend,
I hope this message finds you well.
With our nation and local communities battered by an ongoing public health crisis, a highly contentious election, and so much more, it can be difficult to remain grounded. Let us respond in ways that are inspired and guided by our spirituality, and let us continue to deepen that spirituality through prayer, reflection, and study.
In this newsletter, you will find several opportunities to do so, both online and in-person. Included are two key resources on civic engagement. I encourage you to take advantage of what will most help you navigate these tumultuous times.
On another timely issue, I want to share with you that my colleagues and I at OIS recently read Fr. Bryan Massingale's book "Racial Justice and the Catholic Church." We gathered (online) this past Tuesday for a discussion of the book as part of our ongoing discernment about how our ministry can work toward racial justice in this country. It was a poignant and fruitful conversation, and I strongly recommend reading and reflecting on the book, if you have not yet had the chance.
May the peace of Christ be with you in the coming weeks.
Sincerely in Christ,
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Rev. George M. Witt, SJ
Executive Director
Office of Ignatian Spirituality
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OIS NEWS!
Thank You to Sr. Lisa Buscher, RSCJ!
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We are tremendously grateful to our colleague and friend Sr. Lisa Buscher, who for nearly a decade has served both our Hispanic Ministry and Contemplative Leaders in Action programs. Sr. Lisa has taken a new position in New York City with her religious community, the Society of the Sacred Heart, where she will continue to minister to young adults, the Latinx community, and others.
Please join us in thanking Sr. Lisa for her tireless service to our OIS community, and let us pray for her as she begins her new ministry.
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OIS EVENTS
Examen Live! for the Season of Creation
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In case you missed the live event, click here to pray the Eco-Examen on your own. |
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OIS NEWS!
OIS's Ignatian Ministry on Long Island Becomes a Ministry of St. Anthony's Jesuit Parish
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OIS's Ignatian spirituality ministry on Long Island continues now as a ministry of St. Anthony's Jesuit Parish in Oceanside, New York. OIS has hosted programs for the past several years at St. Anthony's. The parish will now continue offering these programs to those on Long Island seeking to deepen their faith through Ignatian spirituality. Karen Suero will continue to lead this ministry on behalf of St. Anthony's Parish.
If you're interested in participating or finding out more, contact Karen at ksuero@sacli.org. |
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Saint Ignatius tells us that scrutinizing our desires and feelings is fundamental to discernment, as is education. This year's election season has been particularly contentious. What follows are two key resources from our Catholic bishops and Jesuit leadership to help guide your discernment. May each of us fulfill our civic responsibility to vote, and vote according to a conscience informed by study and prayer. |
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JESUIT CONFERENCE OF CANADA AND THE USA
Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement
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The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States invites us to reflect on how our faith and Ignatian values might guide our pursuit of the common good in the public square.
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US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
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The Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops periodically updates and re-releases their document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship."
The bishops write, "This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge our pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of Catholic teaching."
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ONLINE
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 PM (ET)
IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Music & Faith Sharing with Jesuit Connections
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Jesuit Connections is excited to offer "Music & Faith Sharing" online on October 6 at 7:30pm ET, once again hosted by Jesuit seminarian Eric Immel. Eric will play a short playlist for participants, followed by conversation and connection around the theme of “waiting.”
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ONLINE
Thursday, Oct. 8, 12:00 PM (ET)
JESUIT FRIENDS AND ALUMNI NETWORK
JFAN Virtual Event: "Keeping Faith in a Violent Society"
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Join the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) for a virtual event titled "Keeping Faith in a Violent Society: the Role of Ignatian Spirituality in My Faith Formation." Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon, PhD, former Deputy Mayor and Chief of Police of the City of Detroit, will be speaking.
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ONLINE
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12:00 PM (ET)
IGNATIAN FORMATION
Virtual Info Session for OIS's New "CURA" Initiative
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OIS is hosting a virtual info session for a new initiative called "CURA." CURA is designed as a “next step” program for Magis grads and others who work at Jesuit apostolates and have completed similar initial Ignatian formation experiences.
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IN PERSON
Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30 AM (ET)
ST. ANTHONY'S, OCEANSIDE, NY
Ignatian Spirituality in the Spirit of St. Teresa of Avila
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Join Tabor House-St. Anthony's on Long Island for an in-person program exploring the spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila. This program will be facilitated by Joan McGovern.
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ONLINE
October 24-25
JESUITS EAST
Jesuit Friends and Alumni Masses
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Registration is open for Jesuit Friends and Alumni Sunday, which is returning once again this year — this time online. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, provincial of the USA East Province, and Fr. Adam Rosinski, SJ, assistant director of vocations.
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ONLINE
Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30 AM (ET)
IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INITIATIVE
Reflecting on Racial Justice: A Morning Retreat for Ignatian Spiritual Directors
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As spiritual directors, we are called not only to accompany others as they struggle to face the history, legacy and harm of racism in American society, but in doing so, must confront our own response to the sin of racism. Boreta A. Singleton and George Bur, SJ will lead us in a reflection based on “What We Have Seen and Heard,” the 1984 pastoral letter on evangelization from U.S. black bishops and share their own life experience working to address racial justice.
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Ignatius House, Atlanta, GA |
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2-Night Retreat: Lord, Teach Us to Pray. Oct. 16-18, 2020. Although our experience of church has been impacted by the pandemic, we have an invitation to meet God precisely where we are.
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3-Night Retreat: The Power of Gratitude. Nov. 5-8, 2020. Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday; it is a key disposition and essential element to a fulfilling spiritual life. Fr. Joe Lingan, SJ, explores the importance of gratitude as the foundation of a constructive and mature relationship with God.
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2-Night Women’s Retreat: women@ancestry.christ Dec. 4-6, 2020. Today many people are searching online for information about their ancestors. During this retreat Sr. Susan Arcaro, RC. will reflect on the ancestry of Jesus as proclaimed in Matthew’s Gospel. In it he includes the names of five remarkable and unconventional women. Their stories encourage women of the 21st century to be bold and audacious in living as ‘Women of God.'
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Other Programs and Resources... |
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IGNATIAN BOOKSHELF
WHAT WE'RE READING
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Racial Justice and the Catholic Church
by Rev. Bryan N. Massingale
"Confronting racism is difficult yet essential work to heal the brokenness in our society and our church. This book from 2010 examines the presence of racism in the United States from its early history through the Civil Rights Movement and the election of Barack Obama. It also explores how Catholic social teaching has been used—and not used—to combat racism and promote reconciliation and justice."
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