News & Updates | August 2021

Friends,

Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

In the short video above (mirar en español), I offer a brief reflection on the invitation of today's feast . It is an important day for Jesuits and for all of us who have found God through the practice of Ignatian spirituality. We celebrate a man whose ministry has inspired all of us to look beyond ourselves.

Let us reflect on how Jesus is calling us to do better — to seek the greater glory of God — and let us ask St. Ignatius to pray for us on our journey.

Un abrazo,

Carlos Aedo

Executive Director

Office of Ignatian Spirituality

OFFICE OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

Opportunities to Make the Spiritual Exercises

We have put together resources and information for those want to learn more about the Spiritual Exercises. 

For those considering making the full Spiritual Exercises, we have compiled a list of ministries offering the retreat, many of which are being offered online.

Learn more.

IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INITIATIVE

Seeing Everything New in Christ: A Four-Part Series for Ignatian Spiritual Directors

These workshops are designed for spiritual directors who are companioning others in the Exercises, or who hope to do so in the future. Spiritual directors interested in learning about the dynamic of grace in Ignatian spirituality more broadly will also benefit from this series.

Our presenter for this series is Damian Zynda, Th.D. 

Click here for more info and to register.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

An Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a Jesuit parish in Washington, DC, has written an “Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year.” It is an excellent prayer resource to help you reflect on the difficulties and graces of this unique time in our lives, and notice the moments where God felt near to you.

This Examen is available both as written text and as a guided audio prayer on Holy Trinity’s website.

Pray this Examen.

IGNATIUS HOUSE, ATLANTA, GA

Retreats at Ignatius House

• Sept. 10-12: 2-Night Ignatian Retreat
• Oct. 8-10: 2 Night Retreat: For Parents Grieving the Death of their Child – Walking with Grief
• Oct. 24-26: 2-Night Retreat: Teach Us To Pray – The Invitation of Ignatian Spirituality

BOSTON COLLEGE

Certificate in Jesuit Studies

The Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College is offering a Certificate in Jesuit Studies.

"The Certificate in Jesuit Studies program presents a variety of opportunities for participants to develop a deep, informed understanding of the spirituality, history, pedagogy, leadership methods, and other aspects associated with the Society of Jesus and its apostolates."

Learn more.

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The Office of Ignatian Spirituality is a ministry of the USA East Jesuit Province.