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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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