Advent Programs

  • Waiting in Hope: Advent Audio Reflections

    Listen and pray with OIS’s reflections each week during Advent! These reflections are written by members of our young adult community and presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries.

  • Oración comunitaria de preparación para el Adviento con el Padre José María Rodríguez Olaizola, SJ.

    martes, 26 de noviembre
    7:00 -8:00 pm Hora de Nueva York

    MINISTERIO HISPANO IGNACIANO
    VIA ZOOM

  • Advent Day of Reflection

    Dec. 2, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Prayer and contemplation, with sacred words to ponder and pray.

    IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT
    SANDY SPRINGS, GA

  • Christmas Wreath Memorial, MA

    Dec. 2, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    You’re invited to commemorate a loved one with a beautiful Christmas wreath and memorial celebration.

    UEA JESUITS - CAMPION CENTER
    WESTON, MA

  • Virtual Advent Prayer Series

    Dec. 3, 10, 17; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

    Prayer, presentation, reflection, sharing of graces, closing prayer. 

    LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC
    ONLINE VIA ZOOM

  • Advent Day of Prayer

    Dec. 4, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Creatively explore Advent through Scripture, music, and reflection.

    ST. RAPHAELA CENTER
    HAVERFORD, PA

  • Advent Day of Reflection

    Dec. 4, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Prayer and contemplation, with sacred words to ponder and pray.

    IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT
    SANDY SPRINGS, GA

  • Christmas Wreath Memorial, MD

    Dec. 4, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    You’re invited to commemorate a loved one with a beautiful Christmas wreath and memorial celebration.

    UEA JESUITS - COLOMBIERE JESUIT COMMUNITY, BALTIMORE, MD

  • Advent Retreat: Journey to the Manger

    Dec. 6-8, 2024

    A weekend of imaginative reflection.

    IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT
    SANDY SPRINGS, GA

  • Advent Directed Retreat Weekend

    Dec. 6-8, 2024

    Prayer & silence weekend, listen more deeply to the voice of God within.

    ST. RAPHAELA CENTER
    HAVERFORD, PA

  • Extended Advent Directed Retreat

    Dec. 6-13, 2024

    Prayer & silence full week, listen more deeply to the voice of God within.

    ST. RAPHAELA CENTER
    HAVERFORD, PA

  • From the Outside In: Advent Retreat with the Shepherds

    Dec. 7, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

    Prayerfully enter the Advent season.

    ST. MARK’S PARISH, VANCOUVER, BC
    ONLINE OR IN PERSON

  • Emmanuel Retreat: God With Us

    Dec. 8-14, 2024

    Advent-themed, individually directed, online Ignatian retreat, made at home.

    HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
    ONLINE

  • Men’s Advent Evening of Reflection

    Dec. 10, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

    \Join us for an evening of spiritual reflection in preparation for the celebration of this miraculous birth.

    IGNATIUS HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT
    SANDY SPRINGS, GA

  • Christmas Wreath Memorial, NYC

    Dec. 18, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    You’re invited to commemorate a loved one with a beautiful Christmas wreath and memorial celebration.

    UEA JESUITS - JESUIT CENTER
    NEW YORK CITY

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Deepening Our Engagement

A Three-Part Virtual Series for Ignatian Spiritual Directors

  • September 17, 2024

  • October 15, 2024

  • November 19, 2024

Reflective Practices for Ignatian Spiritual Directors

Reflective practices are at the heart of Ignatian spirituality. They are also a key component of an Ignatian spiritual direction practice, cultivating ongoing growth in our ministry of accompaniment while broadening our horizons. This three-session virtual series will explore the theological, psychosocial, and Ignatian foundations for reflective practices along with the pastoral application of these practices.


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