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I've always found it fascinating how St. Ignatius explains life when we're in union with God. In his rules of discernment for the second week (Sp.Ex. 316) Ignatius refers to this state as "consolation," describing it as a growth in faith, hope, and love.
As I've journeyed through this Lent, my prayer has shifted toward recognizing how God grants me the grace of consolation:
- How do I notice my faith, hope, and love deepening?
- What daily moments draw me nearer to God?
- Am I actively creating opportunities to receive this grace of consolation?
With this in mind, take time to consider what Terresa Ford, the writer and narrator of our Lenten series this season, says in this Sunday’s reflection:
| "When we trust God, we welcome God into our hearts, our minds, and our lives to heal what is broken. Just as Jesus used the Samaritan woman to open the door for even more people to experience and respond to God’s love, God can use us. God can use us to love the hard-to-love people in our lives; people we would rather avoid, but who need Jesus as much as we do." |
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You may listen to that reflection here.
I also invite you to watch and reflect with our Ministerio Hispano Ignaciano's latest Lenten video featuring Fr. Rocco Danzi, SJ, inspired by the work of St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ. St. Hurtado was a Chilean Jesuit who saw Christ hidden in the poor, in invisible workers, and in those struggling to survive on the margins. (Spanish and English versions available.)
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IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES | OIS
Taking Stock of Lament, and Hope: A Guided Examen "Pit Stop" for Lent 2026
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 7:30pm ET
Are you longing for a rest and a reflective space where we might each take stock not only of our laments but also our hopes?
Join us for a guided Ignatian Examen, written and led by Kate André. This event is open to all ages. Click here for more information and registration.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO IGNACIANO | OIS
A Lent to Ignite Justice in the World
Reflections inspired by the prophetic fire of St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ
| | Let the fire of Christ awaken our social sense and make us instruments of justice and compassion! Inspired by the prophetic fire of this saint, we invite you to watch the latest reflection with Fr. Rocco Danzi, SJ. A second video reflection will be available on March 28. | | |
Radical Trust: God's Track Record
Weekly Lenten Audio Reflections
Join us, and the over 1400 people who have already registered to listen, on this Lenten journey with spiritual director Terresa Ford. We will explore the radical trust God calls us to with these short, Ignatian-inspired audio reflections.
Listen to: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3
Click here to receive as an email or find them as a podcast: Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud or YouTube.
These reflections are written and narrated by Terresa Ford, an Ignatian spiritual director, palliative care chaplain, and artist. Click here to read Terresa's full bio.
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LOYOLA JESUIT CENTER | MORRISTOWN, NJ
Holy Week Directed Retreat
March 31-April 5, 2026
A period of Holy Rest and opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God by meeting daily with a Spiritual Director. Participation in the prayer experiences of the Triduum is included, if desired.
Click here for more information and to register.
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LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC | ONLINE
Cleansed by the Blood of the Lamb
Mar. 30-Apr. 5, 2026
Holy Week is a sacred time at Loyola on the Potomac where we enter into the paschal mystery through prayer. Options are available both a Holy Week and Triduum or for the Triduum only.
Click here for more information and to register.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO IGNACIANO
READ: Ignatian Women Who Inspire Us (2026)
This March, we will continue our series from last year honoring three of the many Ignatian women whose leadership and service inspire us.
Click here to read their stories.
Leer en español.
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USA EAST JESUITS
Praying as a Family Looks Different
By Joe Williams, Director of Communications, OIS
Two years ago, OIS's Ignatian Young Adult Ministries partnered with GoodFaith for a pilot program called Family Matters. This fifteen-month spiritual program for families with children ranging from infants through high school offers families an opportunity to explore faith through prayer, service, discernment, and community building.
Click here to read the full article from the Winter 2026 issue of JESUITS magazine and learn more about this program.
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY PROJECT | BOSTON, MA
RESCHEDULED:
Boston Winter Walk - Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP)
NEW DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00am
You can still join the Jesuit Friends & Family Team at the Boston Winter Walk on Sunday, March 22, for the citywide event raising awareness and funds to end homelessness. The Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP), a Jesuit nationwide ministry, invites people rebuilding their lives after homelessness and addiction to encounter God’s love, hope, and healing. They provide retreats and ongoing accompaniment. Click here for more information and to register.
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality is one of the co-sponsors of this year's Jesuit Friends & Family Team.
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"Donde Dios está" Podcast
"Donde Dios está" es un podcast con Alec Hufford, SJ y Sindy Collazo, donde reflexionamos sobre cómo encontramos a Dios en la vida diaria, siguiendo la espiritualidad de San Ignacio de Loyola y su invitación a buscar a Dios en todas las cosas.
Haga clic aquí.
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Tómate un respiro del ruido cotidiano y vive un fin de semanade oración, reflexión y conexión espiritual—en español.
Take a break from the noise and enter a peaceful weekend of prayer, reflection, and spiritual connection—in Spanish.
Haz clic aquí para inscribirte y separar tu espacio.
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JESUIT YOUNG ADULT RETREATS | JESUITS USA EAST
Hearts on Fire: Jesuit Young Adult Retreats
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March 21: Philadelphia
April 26: Chestnut Hill, MA
May 15-17: Morristown, NJ
Gather with other young adults for these retreats with talks centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Ignatian spirituality, small group conversations, Adoration, reconciliation, and Mass.
Click here for all dates and locations.
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SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY | OCEAN GROVE, NJ
Everyday God: Praying with Music
Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join the New York-based choral ensemble, The Ignatian Schola, for a day of prayer in which we will explore what
it means to grow in relationship with God through music. The retreat will include opportunities to sing, to be silent and reflect, and to pray together.
Click here to register
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IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT CENTER | SANDY SPRINGS, GA
Three-Night Workshop for Spiritual Directors: Trauma-Informed Care
Apr. 23-26, 2026
This three-night workshop is for Ignatian spiritual directors who seek to grow in their understanding, capacity, and skills to accompany people who have experienced trauma and the people who love them. Grounded in Fr. Rob McChesney, SJ’s, book The Soul Also Keeps the Score: A Trauma-Informed Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this workshop presumes some understanding of Ignatian spirituality and spiritual direction.
Click here for more information and to register.
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POPE'S WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK
Prayer Intention for March 2026
This month, Pope Leo XIV asks us to join him in praying for disarmament and peace.
"Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence."
View the video. | Click here to pray.
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JESUIT ANTIRACISM SODALITY | IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT CENTER
The God of Us All - Praying with Black Spirituality
June 14-21, 2026
You are invited to a 7-night Ignatian retreat to enter prayer with and through Black Spirituality. This individually directed retreat offers participants an opportunity to spend time in song, prayer, and community to experience the transformative nature of the Spirit moving through two deep traditions: Black Spirituality and Ignatian Spirituality.
Click here for more information and the application.
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A Conference for Practitioners of the
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
June 13 – 15, 2026
Fairfield University
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