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¡Bienvenido!
Mientras escribo estas líneas, no puedo evitar pensar en el último versículo del Evangelio del domingo pasado, donde el mismo Jesucristo nos dice que Él vino para darnos vida, y vida en abundancia.
Estoy convencido de que la experiencia de los Ejercicios Espirituales de san Ignacio puede ayudarnos a vivir esa promesa.
Los Ejercicios abren los ojos del corazón para sentir, recibir y compartir la vida que surge de la Resurrección. Por eso, cada año te invitamos a considerar hacer los Ejercicios Espirituales en cualquiera de sus modalidades.
Uno de los propósitos principales de la Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana (OIS) es acercar los Ejercicios Espirituales de san Ignacio a las comunidades a las que servimos. Esta práctica ofrece un camino particularmente eficaz para establecer una relación personal con Jesucristo, para más amarlo y seguirlo.
Si nunca has hecho los Ejercicios, anímate a hacerlos este año. Si hace tiempo que no los haces, vuelve a hacerlos. Y si ya tienes planificado tu retiro, ¿por qué no invitar a alguien más a hacerlos?
Hemos recopilado una lista de lugares y modalidades para hacer los Ejercicios, y seguiremos añadiendo información durante el verano. Te invitamos a visitar MakeTheExercises.org y encontrar lo que más te ayude.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS OF COLOR (ISDI)
An Examen for These Times: A Gathering for Spiritual Directors of Color
Saturday, May 2, 10:00am-12:00pm ET
We will practice the Ignatian Examen together. We will witness one another. We will listen for what God is saying to us right now, in this season, in this work.
This is a confidential space. Not recorded. Come as you are. Bring your whole self.
This gathering is offered by the Ignatian Spiritual Direction Initiative (ISDI) and is open to all BIPOC spiritual directors.
Click here to register. Questions? Reach out to Brenda Bertrand at ueasdoc@jesuits.org.
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Join the OIS Team!
OIS is hiring for the Director of Communications
The Director of Communications for the Office of Ignatian Spirituality will help people encounter Ignatian spirituality through words, images, and relationships, shaping how OIS is known, trusted, and engaged across the Province and beyond. This role is a ministry of storytelling, connection, and imagination and blends strategic vision with creative execution—overseeing brand, digital presence, storytelling, and supporter engagement—while collaborating closely with Jesuits, Jesuit retreat houses, and Ignatian organizations.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
St. Ignatius, An Entrepreneur of Faith: A Conversation With Hallow
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St. Ignatius's spirituality has an entrepreneurial spirit: he was discerning, adaptable, and focused on pursuing a mission of glorifying God and serving others. This history is relevant for all spiritual seekers today. We desire belonging and growth by engaging treasures old and new, including prayer apps, podcasts, blogs, and vlogs.
This conversation explores how we can find God in all things and cultivate a healthy digital age spirituality. Moderated by OIS's Dave de la Fuente and featuring Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, and Nathan Crankfield of the Hallow app. Watch now!
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Journey with the Apostolic Preferences for Young Adults
Recently, young adults from Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Richmond, VA, participated in a "Journey with the Apostolic Preferences" program. This program culminated in an in-person retreat at the Roslyn Retreat Center and a “Walking with Creation” experience where participants expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to encounter God through nature. Read more about the experience here. Lea en español aquí.
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Walking with Creation in Oceanside, NY
On Saturday, April 11, parishioners from St. Anthony Parish in Oceanside, NY, along with others from Long Island communities, participated in the retreat “Walking with Creation.” Throughout the day, participants walked in nature and engaged together in the Ecological Examen .Read more here. Lea en español aquí.
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Retreat Yourself!
The latest OIS Ignatian Pathways episode
OIS's Dave de la Fuente welcomes Shevaun Low and Jim Palmer, from Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House and Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House, respectively.
They share their beautiful answers to the question "why should someone go on a retreat?".
Click here to listen or find wherever you find podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube.
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GONZAGA EASTERN POINT RETREAT HOUSE | GLOUCESTER, MA
Mary, Model of Discipleship
May 3, 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm ET
Grounded in silence, this day includes breakfast, an opening presentation, quiet time on one’s own, opportunities for a brief spiritual conversation with a retreat director, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, lunch, and Mass. Register here.
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JESUITS EAST VOCATIONS | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Theology on Tap: A Jesuit and an Augustinian Walk Into a Bar
May 6, 2026, 6:00pm ET
What can we learn from Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV about discerning God’s will, restless hearts, mission, and leadership? Join other young adults (ages 21-39) in Philadelphia for drinks, conversation, and a lively discussion about faith, leadership, and the Church today. Speakers: Fr. Adam Rosinski, SJ, and Fr. Jeremy Hiers, OSA with moderator Fr. Brendan Gottschall, SJ. Register here.
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JESUIT YOUNG ADULT RETREATS | JESUITS USA EAST
Jesuit Silent Retreat for Young Adults
May 15-17, 2026, Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ
Step away from the noise of daily life and commit to a weekend of silence, rest, and renewed faith. This retreat for ages 21-35 offers an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the foundation of Jesuit spirituality focused on a relationship with Jesus Christ. More info and register.
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LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC | FAULKNER, MD
Exploring the Gardens of Our Souls
June 5-7, 2026
Come for a retreat where opportunities for gardening and creative arts are combined with the exploration of God as Divine Artist and Master Gardener in our prayer.
Click here to register.
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IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS (IVC)
Job Posting: Chief Executive Officer
IVC seeks a CEO with a track record of effective leadership as well as an understanding of the Jesuit charism and Ignatian spirituality. The successful candidate will empower and support a mission-driven staff, foster trust and open communication, and invest in assessing and strengthening organizational culture. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to advance strategic priorities and ensure that IVC continues to offer a transformative path where service, spirituality, and community come together to enrich both those who serve and those who are served.
Click here for the full role description and application materials.
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LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC | FAULKNER, MD
Job Posting: Executive Director
The Executive Director (ED) leads Loyola on the Potomac as a mission-centered, financially sustainable Jesuit retreat ministry. The ED ensures program excellence aligned with Ignatian spirituality, a consistently hospitable guest experience, sound financial and operational stewardship, safeguarding, facilities preservation, and strong Church/community relationships. The ED partners closely with the Board, Jesuit leadership (including the Provincial Assistant for Spirituality.
Click here for application materials. | Click here for the full role description.
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Prayer Intention for May 2026
This month, Pope Leo XIV asks us to join him in praying that everyone might have food.
"Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food."
View the video. | Click here to pray.
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Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest
By James Martin, SJ
Work in Progress is a snapshot of several years—first as a boy, then as a teenager, and finally as a young adult--of being thrown into a series of jobs for which Martin had zero training. He had never set foot in a restaurant kitchen before working as a busboy and dishwasher; never stepped onto a golf course before working as a caddy; and had never seen a factory floor before working as an assembly-line worker. He almost always felt uncomfortable, unsettled, and uneasy. But, like many of us, he needed the money.
Work in Progress teaches us small but important life lessons: work hard, be on time, don't be mean, apologize when you need to, forgive frequently, ask if you don't know something, don't misuse power, pay attention to those who are struggling, listen and, above all, be kind.
Click here to purchase the book.
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The God of Us All - Praying With Black Spirituality
JARS (Jesuit Antiracism Sodality) 7-night Individually Directed Retreat
June 14 - 21, 2026
Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Sandy Springs, GA
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This 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.
Our days together will begin and end in communal prayer, including daily Mass, to highlight the daily graces which frame this sacred time of reflection and prayer. Throughout the retreat, Black Sacred Song, optional films, and other supplemental prayer resources, illustrating the Black experience, will enrich the graces of each day and serve as guideposts to the grace.
Directed by Cynthia Bailey Manns, Joseph Brown, SJ, Lauren Morton, Lori Stanley, Meyer Chambers (music); Cost: $895.00
Click here for more information and to register.
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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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