Join us this July for what's become an annual tradition - a month-long open house with many ways to engage with LIS and Ignatian Spirituality. This invitation is extended to all: whether this is the year for you to take that next step in your faith journey or an opportunity for you to invite those you know to learn more.
This year we are adding a new element to our celebration by asking each of you to let us know where you find God in your week. We will collect your images and reflections to create a message of awe and love. (See details below.)
Join us at the end of the month for an Ignatian Morning celebrating the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola by reflecting on both his conversion experience and our own "cannonball moments."
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$7,310, $3,100, $731, $310, $31 - This month give in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Feast Day on July 31st. Or perhaps you can be one of 31 individuals to give $100 per month. Your gift in any amount will help us continue to reach more and more spiritual seekers looking to find their pathways to God.
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A Message of Encouragement from Executive Director, Lori Stanley
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
One of my favorite sports to watch is track & field—particularly hurdles. As I watched the U.S. Olympic trials for the 400m hurdles recently, I couldn’t help but think about 2 Timothy 4:7--“I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith.” As I watched the race unfold, I felt it wasn’t so much about the competing against others but of pushing oneself and “giving it all one has” to get the job done. Extending oneself and engaging one’s gifts, talents and mental fortitude to finish what one set out to accomplish will...Read More
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Upcoming Events, Series, Retreats & More...
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Finding God in the Dark
Join us for a special mini-series this summer as we meet to discuss the Ignatian themes in the films Soul and The Shape of Water. Participants watch the films independently and meet for a discussion via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Pacific. Supplemental materials are provided to registrants. You do not need to attend both sessions and are welcome to attend even if you didn't have a chance to watch the films.
Soul - Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Information Sessions
Are you (or someone you know) curious about the Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life retreat or our Ignatian Spiritual Formation Program? Attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions to learn more, hear from past participants and ask questions. Register by clicking on the date you prefer:
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Sesiones Informativas
¿Estás (o alguien que conoces) interesado en el retiro de los Ejercicios Espirituales en la Vida Diaria o en nuestro Programa de Formación Espiritual Ignaciana? Asiste a una de nuestras próximas sesiones informativas para obtener más información, escuchar a los participantes anteriores y hacer preguntas. Regístrate haciendo clic en la fecha a continuación:
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Ignatian Morning
Saturday, July 31, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola with our mini-retreat. Our morning will include time for prayer, personal reflection, witness talks and group faith-sharing identifying our personal stories of conversion. In keeping with the theme of The Ignatian Year, we will consider the life of St. Ignatius and the "cannonball moments" of our own lives.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola felt that praying the Examen daily was essential to maintaining a deep relationship with God. Whether you are just discovering this "simple, life-changing prayer" or if it is a part of your daily practice, we invite you to encounter the Examen with LIS this summer. Offered in two formats: a guided Examen and Examen Prayer Group. See below for details and to register.
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Guided Examen - 30 minutes
Mondays, July 12 & 26 at 7:00 p.m.
A member of the LIS team will guide you in a version of the Examen, taking you through each of the five steps and ending with sharing one word about the experience.
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Examen Prayer Group
Meets weekly for 4 weeks, approx. 1 hr
Part prayer group, part support group, they are intended to introduce the practice of incorporating this "simple life-changing prayer" into your daily routine and deepen your practice through faith-sharing. Groups will be limited to 10 participants and will be moderated by a member of the LIS Leadership Team.
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Finding God in All Things
St. Ignatius of Loyola teaches us to find God in all things.
While we have so much to share with you, our celebration wouldn't be complete without hearing from you. So, we want to know: Where have you found God this week? Send us a photo with or without a caption and we'll include it in our weekly Sunday message. Thank you!
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Encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas
San Ignacio de Loyola nos enseña a encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas.
Si bien tenemos mucho que compartir con ustedes, nuestra celebración no estaría completa sin saber de ustedes. Entonces, queremos saber: ¿Dónde han encontrado a Dios esta semana? Envíenos una foto con o sin pie de foto y la incluiremos en nuestro mensaje dominical semanal. ¡Gracias!
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The Ignatian Year Pilgrimage to Spain
May 13-22, 2022
Together with the LMU Center for Religion and Spirituality, Loyola Institute for Spirituality invites you to mark this Ignatian Year, commemorating 500 years since the conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola, by walking in the footsteps of St. Ignatius at the historic and sacred sites of Spain. This 10-day pilgrimage led by Rev. Allan F. Deck, S.J. will include visits to Madrid, Avila, Burgos, Loyola, Pamplona, Javier, San Sebastian, Alba de Tormes, Zaragoza, Manresa, Monserrat and Barcelona.
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