News and Other Stories from OIS
Showing the Way to God: Ignatian Spiritual Direction and the Universal Apostolic Preferences (VIDEO)
Spiritual directors who attended this workshop connected the deep listening that is at the heart of spiritual direction with the distinct call to listen to the needs and groaning of the larger world. We learned more about the UAPs and the insights and inspiration they hold for the ministry of spiritual direction. Watch now!
Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola
Carlos Aedo, Executive Director of OIS, shares a brief reflection on the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola and Ignatius’s invitation to lay people to discern their mission in the world.
Video: About the Ignatian Year 2021-2022
This video explains the history and context of the Ignatian Year, which the Society of Jesus and the Ignatian community celebrates from May 2021 through July 2022. It was produced by the Jesuits Global.
“Learning to Pray:” Fr. James Martin’s Conversation with the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network
Fr. James Martin, SJ, spoke at the national virtual luncheon of the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Fr. Martin spoke about his new book, titled “Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone.”
Coming Soon: CLA Applications!
We are excited to share that applications for our 2021-2023 cohorts will be available online by the end of the month! Here's another quick update from Elise. Check it out!
CLA 2021: The Curriculum
We’re excited to share about the updated CLA curriculum for 2021-2023.
CLA 2021: Diversity and Inclusion in CLA
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I invite you to watch this short video on diversity and inclusion in CLA.
Meet Elise Gower, Our New Associate Director for CLA
We are excited to welcome Elise Gower as our new Associate Director for Contemplative Leaders in Action and the newest member of our Ignatian Young Adult Ministries team!