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April 2023 Newsletter
We've recently produced a short video highlighting our young adults programs. We invite you to watch, reflect, pray and join us in looking toward a hopeful future for the world and our Church.
Pope’s Prayer April 2023: For a Culture of Peace and Non Violence
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for a culture of peace and non violence. “We pray for the spread of peace and non violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens.” Pray now.
March 2023 Newsletter
We hope all the resources we offer assist you in feeling the call of Jesus. Let us pray for one another as we reflect on who we are and who we are called to be. Read now!
April 13, 2023: JFAN of Washington, DC, Luncheon with Mary McGinnity
The Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Washington, DC, will host its Spring 2023 luncheon on Thursday, April 13, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the University Club of Washington, DC. Mary McGinnity, President and CEO of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, will be speaking. Register now.
Pope’s Prayer March 2023: For Victims of Abuse
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying victims of abuse. ”We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.” Watch video now!
February 2023 Newsletter
Schools of Service and Generosity. Your February newsletter from the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. Read now!
Pope’s Prayer February 2023: For Parishes
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for parishes. ”We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.” Watch video now!
Lenten Audio Reflections (2023)
All are invited to pray and reflect with us during Lent. Stream or download our audio reflections on the Sunday readings each week. These 5-7 minute reflections inspired by Ignatian spirituality are presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries. Listen now!
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!
Escuchar a Dios como San Ignacio
El retiro de fin de semana "Escuchar a Dios como San Ignacio", es una oportunidad para practicar la oración dentro de la tradición ignaciana. Una buena introducción para aquellos que no conocen o que no han participado antes de la espiritualidad ignaciana. Celebraremos la misa dominical juntos el domingo en la mañana.
Together in Mission: Jesuits and Lay People Responding to the Needs of the World
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS), a ministry of the USA East Province, is dedicated to the Ignatian formation of lay people. It offers opportunities to learn to pray, to encounter the graces of the Spiritual Exercises, to learn about the Jesuit way of proceeding, and to grow as women and men for others. Read more!
Conferencia Ignaciana 2023: La Espiritualidad Ignaciana y su fuerza transformadora para la Iglesia
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Pope’s Prayer January 2023: For Educators
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for educators. ”We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.” Watch video now!
January 2023 Newsletter
Following the Light in the New Year. Your January newsletter from the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. Read now!
February 16, 2023: JFAN of Washington, DC, Luncheon with Marcus C. Washington
The Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Washington, DC, will host its Winter 2023 luncheon on Thursday, February 16, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the University Club of Washington, DC. Marcus C. Washington, President of Washington Jesuit Academy, will be speaking.
OIS Welcomes Joe Williams to the role of Director of Communications and Advancement
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS) is excited to welcome Joe Williams as its new Director of Communications and Advancement.
Pope’s Prayer December 2022: For Volunteer Not-for-Profit Organizations
This month, Pope Francis asks us to join him in praying for volunteer not-for-profit organizations ”We pray that volunteer non-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.” Watch video now!
December 2022 Newsletter
Let us awake to Advent, to the invitation to see ourselves as a pilgrim people of God. Read now!
November 2022 Newsletter
Let us pray today in thanksgiving for all those who have inspired us on our Ignatian journey. And let us pray for one another, that we may be inspired by the example of the saints to embrace the call to holiness more deeply. Read now!
Awakening to Advent (Despertando a Adviento)
We invite you to join us on December 1, 2022, at 7pm Eastern, as we awaken to Advent, identifying our hopes and desires for the season. Members of our community will offer readings, music, reflections on the season, and prayers during this 30-minute online service. All are welcome! This service will be bilingual (English and Spanish), with translations available so all can participate fully.