We mourn the loss of our beloved Pope Francis. He reminded us always to discern the signs of the times to live our Christian life joyfully and with hope, and to always go to the peripheries.
As a son of Ignatius, Francis taught us to find God in all things and to live our lives “desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created” (Spiritual Exercises # 23).
Rest in Peace.
A Prayer of Hope for Easter
There are Christians
Who have hysterical reactions
As if the world had slipped out of God's hands.
They are violent
As if they were risking everything.
But we believe in history.
The world is not a roll of the dice
On its way toward chaos.
A new world has begun to happen
Since Christ has risen.
Jesus Christ,
We rejoice in your definitive triumph
With our bodies still in the breach,
Our souls in tension;
We cry our first 'Hurrah!'
Till eternity unfolds itself.
Your sorrow now has passed.
Your enemies have failed.
You are the definitive smile for humankind.
What matter the wait now for us?
We accept the struggle and the death,
Because you, our love, will not die!
We march behind you on the road to the future.
You are with us. You are our immortality.
Take away the sadness from our faces;
We are not in a game of chance?
You have the last word!
Beyond the crushing of our bones,
Now has begun the eternal 'Alleluia!'
From the thousands of openings
In our wounded bodies and souls,
There now arises a triumphal song!
So teach us to give voice
To your new life throughout the world,
Because you dry the tears of the oppressed forever.
And death will disappear
Care for Creation
Laudato Si’ in Action
The tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the care for creation, will be celebrated on May 24th, 2025. To mark this occasion, OIS and Ignatian Young Adult Ministries invites you to tune in to our limited podcast series, Laudato Si’ in Action, focused on caring for creation.
These podcasts will begin on May 20, 2025, and will feature five weekly episodes written by experts and collaborators in the field. Each week, we will offer valuable insights to inspire us to continue the work of caring for our brothers, sisters, and the world we call home.
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Beyond Holy Week
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Risen Retreat
ONLINE
12-week RIEL centered around Fr. Tetlow, SJ’s, latest book, Becoming an Easter People: Considering the Joy of the Lord.
INSTITUE FOR ADVANCED JESUIT STUDIES, BC
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On Holy Ground: A Journey through the Lenten and Easter Seasons
Weekly emailed reflections during Lent and Easter.
EASTERN POINT RETREAT HOUSE
GLOUCESTER, MA -
A Time for Encounter with Refugees
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JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE
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The Stations of the Cross with Migrants
Stations written by those who work with immigrants and asylum-seekers on the US-Mexico border and beyond.
JESUIT CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PROVINCE
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