In his letter announcing the Ignatian Year, Provincial Scott Santarosa, SJ noted,
On May 20, 2021 we commemorated the anniversary that has been half a millennium in the making! May 20, 1521 is the date when Ignatius of Loyola was gravely wounded by a cannonball shot at the Battle of Pamplona; an event that changed history not only for the soldier-turned-saint, but for all of us. The conversion is a well-known and dramatic part of Ignatius’ story. For obvious reasons, Ignatius did not have a “lightbulb moment,” as we might today, but the clarity and inspiration that led to his conversion was undoubtedly, a “cannonball moment.” The spiritual journey of Ignatius and his desire to be renewed by the Lord led to the creation of the Spiritual Exercises. These Exercises have inspired millions globally and helped inspire the theme of the Ignatian Year, “To see all things new in Christ.”
There have been a number of Jesuit institutions that bear the name “Loyola” that are serving their communities of responsibility using the charisms of the Society of Jesus and/or the tenets of the Spiritual Exercises – among them, Loyola Institute for Spirituality. In July we celebrated the fruits of Ignatius' conversion by creating many ways for engagement with Ignatian spirituality and with our community. Thank you for your openness in embracing these experiences. Do take a look at the upcoming opportunities listed throughout this newsletter for more ways to connect with us and to deepen your relationship with God.
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$7,310, $3,100, $731, $310, $31 – You may still give in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Feast Day of 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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$7,310, $3,100, $731, $310, $31. Puedes donar en honor a la festividad de San Ignacio de Loyola el 31 de julio. O quizá puedas ser una de las 31 personas que donen $100 por mes. Tu donativo en cualquier cantidad nos ayudará a continuar llegando a más y más personas en búsqueda de espiritualidad que buscan encontrar sus caminos hacia Dios.
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A Message on Responding to God's Desire for Us from Executive Director, Lori Stanley |
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you again to all who celebrated the month of July with us! We are especially grateful for the number of LIS graduates who facilitated alongside us to present our offerings. Information Sessions, Examen Prayer, Finding God in the Dark movies and Ignatian Morning each invited participants to engage in a personal experience of God’s loving presence. In all 185
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Upcoming Events, Series, Retreats & More... |
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Since they were first developed, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola have changed the lives of millions of men and women. Want to learn more? Click here.
Ready to get started? Your journey starts here.
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Desde que fueron creados, los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola han cambiado las vidas de millones de hombres y mujeres. ¿Quieres aprender más? Haz clic aquí.
¿Listo o lista para empezar? Su caminar inicia aquí.
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Personal Autobiography
Thursdays, September 2 to 9, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $60
The starting point for the ISFP considers the life path that the participant has taken to date. Attention is given to personal background and roots, experience and milestones, and turning points and transitions that have been significant. Introduction to journaling is included.
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Christian Prayer: Following a Journey of Heart and Imagination
Thursdays, September 16 to October 21, 2021
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $180
Prayer is essential to deepening a personal relationship with God. It helps to build a sense of intimacy, of awareness that God is living and present in every aspect of life. This course explores some key elements of prayer: desire, grace, imagination, and the affections, and also obstacles to growth in a life of prayer.
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Spiritual Companioning: Enriching our Gifts for Accompanying Others in their Spiritual Walk
Tuesdays, September 14 to October 19, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $180
Embracing a deeper spiritual walk is not something that can be realized in isolation. A spiritual companion is an invaluable gift in learning to recognize the unique ways God helps us to find our truest path in life. This course provides a model for spiritual guidance, based in empathic listening and evocative responses. It includes reflective reading, small group work, and spiritual accompaniment, to hone the sensitivities necessary to assist others in hearing God’s voice in their daily experiences.
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Autobiografía personal
los jueves, del 2 al 9 de Septiembre del 2021
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Costo: $60
El punto de partida para el PFEI considera el camino de vida que el participante ha tomado hasta la fecha. Se presta atención a antecedentes y raíces personales, a la experiencia y los logros, a los momentos de cambio y a las transiciones que han sido importantes. Se incluye la introducción a la práctica de escribir en un diario.
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Oración cristiana: siguiendo un viaje del corazón y de la imaginación
los jueves, del 16 de Septiembre al 21 de Octubre del 2021
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Costo: $180
La oración es esencial para profundizar en una relación personal con Dios. La oración nos ayuda a desarrollar un sentido de intimidad, a crear conciencia de que Dios está vivo y presente en todos los aspectos de la vida. Este curso explora algunos elementos claves de la oración: los deseos, la gracia, la imaginación y los afectos, así como los obstáculos que retrasan el crecimiento de la vida de oración.
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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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