Christians inspired by the legacy of St. Ignatius, and not least Catholics, might be particularly troubled by this state of affairs. Thankfully, that legacy includes valuable resources for times such as these, for they are indeed not unlike the times in which St. Ignatius lived.
What does it mean to be a man or woman of the Spiritual Exercises? This question could receive a different answer from every person you ask, so we posed it to a few Jesuits and colleagues who live the life. Here are their responses. Responding in Love It has been 18 years since I made …
The Summer 2023 issue of Jesuits Magazine focuses on accompaniment, in particular the call to accompaniment that comes with the priesthood. We celebrate the ordinations of four Jesuits who will accompany God’s people in their ministries as priests. We also feature stories on the teaching ministry of the Jesuit Prison Education Network and the migrant …
The following article first appeared in Jesuits magazine in 2015. By Fr. James Harbaugh, SJ There’s a connection between the Society of Jesus and Alcoholics Anonymous. Officially approved works like A.A. Comes of Age have spoken about this connection for more than 50 years, but the Jesuit influence on A.A. still is not well known. …
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By William Manaker, SJ I arrived in Belize for a month-long immersion experience in the Mayan villages of the Toledo District with only minimal background information. I would be working with several brother Jesuits to facilitate retreats for village catechists. We’d be collaborating with a committee of indigenous Mayan leaders. Mayans in Belize speak two …
by Ignatius Plato Many struggle to find peace amid the busyness of everyday life, but do not always know where to find it. Father Joseph Laramie, SJ, has a possible solution with his new book, Love Him Ever More: A 9-Day Personal Retreat with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A sequel to 2019’s Abide in …
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To open the Society of Jesus’ Ignatian Year, Fr. Provincial Thomas P. Greene has established an Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS) for the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province. The new office will promote collaboration among spiritual formation programs, develop formation opportunities for spiritual directors and retreat directors and increase outreach to young adults. …
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By Jerry Duggan Growing up, Nelda Turner was taught to share everything – food, laughter and friendship – to consider the well-being of others and not just herself. Decades later, she practices that same principle in her work as a spiritual director and a retreat director. “In my work as a director, I am here to help people recognize how and where God is working …
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By Therese Fink Meyerhoff Paula Sapienza didn’t know that spiritual directors existed until she was in her 20s. “The first time I heard about spiritual directors, the thought popped into my head that it would be the greatest job ever,” she says. Of course, people don’t become spiritual directors when they’re in their 20s, and …
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By Jerry Duggan Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, never imagined a single text from a parishioner would set so much in motion. New Orleans was caught in the throes of COVID-19 in early April, with stay-at-home orders in place and the churches closed for in-person Masses. The Holy Name of Jesus Parish community needed a spiritual …