Dear LIS Friend,

When thinking about this message weeks ago I never imagined we would be in the midst of a global pandemic and be restricted from gathering with one another.

With social distancing restrictions in full effect until the end of the month, so many in our community and in our world are suffering with isolation, desolation, and anxiety. We hope to be a source of comfort by continuing to provide opportunities for spiritual growth even though we are not able to gather together physically. 

Our team has been working not only to provide continuity of our existing offerings but also to develop additional resources relevant at this time. Sr. Jeanne has adapted her course Journal Writing: Contemplating Everyday Experiences to be offered online. While this course has been on our calendar for most of the year, the need to use journal writing to work through past traumas and trying times is even more appropriate in our current social climate. 

We are developing ways to bring you our Ignatian Morning, Finding God in the Dark film series, and faith-sharing Examen prayer groups virtually. We hope these opportunities to engage with others can satisfy our essential human need to connect. For daily inspiration we invite you to connect with us on Facebook. Each day we provide morning and evening prayers and a midday reflection. 

May our Lenten journey together during this challenging time unite us as believers in the joyful hope of the Resurrection. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May we all be blessed with health of mind, body and spirit.

Peace and Blessings for a grace-filled Easter,

Lori Stanley
Executive Director