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Those of us lucky and blessed enough to have been touched by Ignatian spirituality over the years understand deeply the graces, tools and benefits this way offers us in encountering life in today's world. Whether young or old, Spanish or English speaking, single or married with kids, deeply religious or still just seeking, Ignatian spirituality has something to offer all persons, wherever they might be on the journey.
Therefore, OIS is excited to announce our latest program, VIA: The Ignatian Way, a new offering launching in January 2026 designed specifically for those new to the Ignatian tradition.
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Drawing upon the success of our previous programs such as Magis, School of Ignatian Spirituality, and Contemplative Leaders in Action, VIA participants will be given opportunities to explore the graces of Ignatian spirituality, learn about the Jesuit way of proceeding, reflect on their vocation, and prayerfully discern their response as “people of mission.”
Over the course of one year, cohorts (open to adults of all ages, in-person and virtual) will gather for facilitated retreats, days of reflection, spiritual conversation, and educational workshops.
- Do you have colleagues or work with a staff that could use a better understanding of the gifts of the Jesuit tradition?
- Do you want to be part of a community of friends seeking a greater sense of purpose, depth of relationship with God, and are eager to learn the Jesuit way of proceeding?
- Do you know someone who might benefit from discovering the gifts of Ignatian spirituality?"
Click here to complete a short interest form (or forward the link below to someone who might be interested.) We are currently finalizing program details and will launch a full website with additional information soon.
Thank you and we look forward to journeying with you via the Ignatian way.
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IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Family Matters Info Session
June 23, 8:00 PM ET
This fall, we are partnering once again with Goodfaith to offer an online family community inspired by Ignatian Spirituality. Last year's pilot program was an incredible success with 22 families connecting with each other and sharing thoughts and insights about parenting, raising kids and maintaining a family faith life.
Register for the upcoming info session to learn more.
For more information, please contact Mary Beth Cassidy, Associate Director for Ignatian Young Adult Ministries at mcassidy1@jesuits.org.
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INITIATIVES
Luz Marina Díaz's Hope for Spiritual Direction
"I hope the ministry of spiritual direction reaches every corner so that all people including those on the margins can benefit from it."
Continuing our 2025 series, this month’s reflection is offered by Luz Marina Díaz, the Director of the Spiritual Direction Practicum at Fordham University.
Watch/listen now. (After listening, spiritual directors are invited to share their own hopes for by adding a comment at the bottom of the page.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO IGNACIANO
Listening to God Like Ignatius 2025
Last month, 18 people participated in the Spanish-language retreat, Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio, led by the Ignatian Hispanic Ministry team. Retreatants were invited to enter into silence and listen to God.
Read more and view pictures of the retreat.
Lea en español aquí.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO IGNACIANO
Paths of Hope: Faith, Justice, and Immigration
Journey to the Kino Border Initiative
Recently, the immigration committee from St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Chestnut Hill, MA, took an immersion trip to the Kino Border Initiative. OIS's own Zandra Schiemann was part of this group and has written about the experience, sharing images and thoughts.
Click here to read about the experience.
Click here to learn more about the Kino Border Initative.
Lea en español aquí.
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Retiro Ignaciano de 8 Días para Religiosas “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio”
25 de agosto - 1 de septiembre
Este retiro se ofrece gracias a una colaboración entre el Centro de Retiros Santa Rafaela (Haverford, PA) y el Ministerio Hispano de la Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana. Costo $650. ¡Quedan sólo 12 espacios. Inscríbete hoy! Para más información contactar a Sindy Collazo, scollazo@jesuits.org.
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IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT CENTER | SANDY SPRINGS, GA
Finding Clarity Through Discernment
June 27-29, 2025
In the middle of life’s demands, it can be hard to hear your own thoughts, much less the voice of God. Led by Fr. Jim Fleming, SJ, this men's retreat will blend quiet contemplation, practical Ignatian tools for discernment, and small group conversation—creating space for both solitude and connection.
Click here to register.
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LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC RETREAT HOUSE | FAULKNER, MD
Introduction to Ignatian Meditation and Contemplation
July 25-27, 2025
St. Ignatius Loyola recognized that the human person is created with a mind to think and a heart to feel, and that one is to use both to encounter and develop one's relationship with God. This retreat, led by Fr. Joseph Lingan, SJ, will offer an introduction to Ignatian Meditation and Contemplation to develop an understanding of, and a familiarity with, these prayer methods.
Click here to register.
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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH | WASHINGTON, DC
Faber Training Program to Give the Spiritual Exercises
Using an adult learning model, participants engage in small and large group discussion, reflect on their experiences of studying the Spiritual Exercises, engage with Scripture and encounter Christ through Christology. The program aspires to form compassionate and competent guides of the Exercises who will serve the People of God.
Click here for more information.
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY INSTITUTE
Hope: Living between Faith and Love
July 24-27, 2025
The conference theme "Hope: Living between Faith and Love" aligns with the Jubilee Year 2025. The ISI Conference seeks to draw together lay persons and Jesuits for dynamic exploration of Ignatian spirituality through spiritual conversation, prayer, and communal considerations.
Click here for more information.
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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH | WASHINGTON, DC
Job Posting: Coordinator of Ignatian Retreats
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a dynamic Jesuit parish in Washington, DC, seeks an energetic, trained individual to plan, organize and execute various retreats (in daily life), collaborating with a highly-qualified retreat team. The incumbent will also help us to expand our retreat offerings, support Holy Trinity’s highly regarded Ignatian training program, and expand opportunities for spiritual growth for our parishioners and others.
A full job description and application instructions can be found here.
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POPE'S WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK
Prayer Intention for June 2025
This month, Pope Leo XIV asks us to join him in praying that the world might grow in compassion. "We pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world."
View the video. | Click here to pray.
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Retreats
Our Retreat Calendar offers a compiled list of retreats presented by OIS and our partners across the Jesuit network.
Click here to add your retreat to the calendar.
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The Soul Also Keeps the Score:
A Trauma-Informed Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
by Fr. Robert W. McChesney, SJ
In this pioneering work, Fr. McChesney interprets the Spiritual Exercises as born in violence to the body and soul of their author, the traumatized, battle-wounded-turned-saint, Ignatius of Loyola. Grounded in Ignatius’s colorful narrative and influential pathway to God, Fr. McChesney insists that the two languages of mental health and spirituality can speak in one voice. Whether you are a spiritual, pastoral, or mental health professional, member of the care circle, or wounded seeker, The Soul Also Keeps the Score unlocks a treasure trove of fresh insight and hope.
Order a copy of the book here.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS - SAVE THE DATES!
OIS's Ignatian Spiritual Direction Initiative will present a fall 2025 series with Fr. McChesney exploring his groundbreaking work on trauma, spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises.
Sept. 11 | Oct. 9 | Nov. 13 ~ 3:00-5:00 PM ET
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Facing Race: The Gospel in an Ignatian Key
By Fr. Roger Haight, SJ
Fr. Roger Haight, SJ, makes the case that the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius can and should be used to help individuals examine the structural sin of racism. Drawing from Gospel stories of Jesus’s ministry, we are called to follow his example to live an active life of discipleship working for racial reconciliation.
Purchase the book here.
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JESUIT CONFERENCE OFFICE OF JUSTICE AND ECOLOGY
Stand Up for the Poorest Families and Our Common Home!
The U.S. Senate is currently debating H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed by the House of Representatives in May. This bill mainly relates to taxation, budget, and spending-- which influence our lives across a number of areas: from food security to family life, healthcare, the environment, immigration, education, and how we help the poorest among us. While there are some very good measures in H.R. 1, the Jesuit Conference Office of Justice and Ecology sent a letter to the Senate expressing our concern about several very harmful measures within the bill.
Join us in asking the U.S. Senate to prioritize human needs in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" by preserving health coverage, SNAP, and measures that protect our common home!
Take Action.
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