News & Updates | February 2021 |
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Dear Friend,
Lent is right around the corner — Ash Wednesday is February 17.
In a challenging year, the members of Jesuit and Ignatian community have organized an amazing number of wonderful programs and resources for prayer, which we have compiled here. I encourage you to take a look and consider what might help you deepen your relationship with God this Lent.
May this season be a time for you to draw closer to Jesus, and may God bless you on your journey.
Sincerely in Christ,
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Rev. George M. Witt, SJ
Executive Director
Office of Ignatian Spirituality
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We have collected resources from OIS and our partners across the Jesuit and Ignatian community designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey through Lent.
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ONLINE RESOURCE & EVENT
Lenten Prayer and Reflections
IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
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Jesuit Connections and Charis invite young adults (20's and 30's) to engage in this time of introspection, prayer and selfless giving through weekly, online small group gatherings on either Mondays or Wednesdays. Audio reflections and readings will be provided for prayer and discussion.
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ONLINE RESOURCE & EVENT
Not a Young Adult? Pray and Reflect Alongside Our Young Adults
IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
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All are invited to pray and reflect alongside OIS’s young adult community during Lent. Jesuit Connections and Charis are making the audio reflections and readings are available to all who wish to join in prayer. They will be available to listen to or download here each week. You can also sign up to receive them in your inbox. |
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Meet Elise Gower, Our New Associate Director for CLA
We are excited to welcome Elise Gower as our new Associate Director for Contemplative Leaders in Action and the newest member of our Ignatian Young Adult Ministries team!
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ONLINE WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 13, 9am (ET)
IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INITIATIVE
Exploring Shame from Unhealthy Images of God, Self, and Others
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Underlying feelings of shame and guilt can be among the greatest stumbling blocks to spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God. This workshop for spiritual directors, led by Br. Don Bisson, FMS, will explore feelings of shame and neurotic guilt as they relate to images of God, self, and others within the context of spiritual direction.
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ONLINE WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 10, 9am (ET)
IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INITIATIVE
The Slow, Brave Work of Forgiveness
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True forgiveness does not come easily because it always involves betrayal that must be acknowledged — betrayal of values, betrayal by others, by institutions, by ourselves. This workshop for spiritual directors will explore the many faces of forgiveness, what forgiveness is not, and the nature of this spiraling process. Presented by Janet Corso.
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The Office of Ignatian Spirituality remains committed to the pursuit of racial justice. As a staff we continue to prayerfully discern our roles in both the perpetuation and the fight against systemic racism. We invite everyone in our community to join us in praying for conversion of heart and in discerning how to take action. Each month we share what is informing our prayer and conversation among our staff. |
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21-Day Ignatian Racial Equity Challenge
Ignatian Solidarity Network
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"For 21 days, we challenge you to enter into the complex work of understanding the realities of racial injustice and anti-Blackness in the U.S. The Ignatian Racial Equity Challenge is designed for all participants, regardless of race, ethnicity, prior anti-racism work, age or background and will include opportunities to learn, pray, and act on different themes of racial equity."
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Know Justice Know Peace: A Jesuit Anti-Racism Retreat
The Jesuit Post
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For Black History Month, The Jesuit Post has re-released an online retreat "Know Justice Know Peace: A Jesuit Anti-Racism Retreat."
"It is a series of twelve talks published in video, podcast, and text across TJP’s media platforms. The retreat seeks to assist Christians in their growth as antiracist followers of Jesus."
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CLA Updates on Diversity and Inclusion, the Curriculum and the Application
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ONLINE EVENT
Thursday, February 18, 12:00pm (ET)
JESUIT FRIENDS AND ALUMNI NETWORK
Digital Luncheon with Fr. James Martin, SJ
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You're invited to attend the next national digital luncheon of the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN), hosted by JFAN-Washington, DC. Fr. James Martin, SJ, will speak about his new book, Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone. The event will be presented on Zoom. Registration is required.
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Let Us Pray for Women Who Are Victims of Violence |
Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.
Click here for a short video and reflections on this month's prayer intention.
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Seeking Spiritual Direction?
The OIS Catalog of Spiritual Directors connects you with a trained spiritual director in your area.
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Planning Lenten Programs?
The Ignatian Speakers Directory is a free, online resource that allows program organizers to find and contact speakers on Ignatian topics for talks, panels, days of prayers, etc.
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Ignatius House,
Atlanta, GA
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Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, Wernersville, PA |
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Find your next retreat on our calendar of retreats offered by OIS and our partners across the Jesuit network.
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