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CLA Welcomes Dave de la Fuente!
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS) and CLA are pleased to welcome Dave de la Fuente to the team!
Dave will serve as our new Associate Director for Ignatian Young Adult Ministries with responsibility for the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) program.
Parenting Through the Lens of Ignatian Spirituality: A Community Conversation
In this video, Fr. John Siberski, SJ, shares reflections about parenting through the lens of Ignatian spirituality with a focus on the Holy Family. This video is compiled from the three sharing sessions that took place earlier this year and includes 3 reflections followed by questions for further contemplation on what it means to be a parent. Watch now!
Ignatian Spirituality in a Complex World
September 25, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
All are invited to the next Jesuit Connections online event on Monday, September 25, 2023 with Vanessa Rotondo.
The Brave Yes
April 18, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
All are invited to the next Jesuit Connections online event on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 with speakers from the Ignatian Spirituality Project.
Finding God in the Movies
January 23, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
Young adults are invited to our first Jesuit Connections of the new year on January 23, 2023, beginning at 7:30 PM Eastern. We will be discussing “Finding God in the Movies.”
The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatian Gratitude
November 15, 2022, 7:30 PM ET
Jesuit Connections hosted “The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatian Gratitude,” led by Kathy Powell, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at 7:30pm Eastern. Watch the recording.
Creative Expression: Praying Through Art
October 18, 2022, 8:00 PM ET
Jesuit Connections welcomed Becky McIntyre for "Creative Expression: Praying Through Art" on October 18, 2022.
La Frontera: An Ignatian Look at the US-Mexico Border
September 20, 2022, 8:00 PM ET
Jesuit Connections welcomed Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, for a conversation titled, "La Frontera: An Ignatian Look at the US-Mexico Border.
“Transformational Leadership” CLA Workshop on June 22, 2022
CLA present our 9th workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, on the theme of “Transformational Leadership.” Watch now!
“Accountable Leadership” CLA Workshop with Letty Garcia on May 16, 2022
CLA presented our 8th workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts on Monday, May 16, 2022, on the theme of “Accountable Leadership,” featuring Letty Garcia. Watch now!
“Care for Creation, It's Very Ignatian!”
Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, joined Jesuit Connections for an online discussion on ecospirituality! Watch now!
Exploring “The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice” with Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ
We invite the IYAM community to engage prayerfully with The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola, by Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ. Patrick will join us for an in-person conversation to kick off our book discussion groups. All are welcome at these events, even if you don’t plan to participate in a discussion group.
“Servant Leadership” CLA Workshop with Reginald Lewis on March 22, 2022
Watch our CLA workshop on Servant Leadership, featuring Reginald Lewis, Executive Director of Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.
Introducing Affinity Groups
March 29, 2022, 7:00 PM ET
We’re excited to introduce affinity groups to the IYAM community! To get started, we would like to invite our BIPOC and Queer community members to join us on March 29, at 7:00 PM ET for a conversation on Zoom. We want to introduce the concept of affinity groups and hear your thoughts. We’re excited to listen, learn and explore possibilities together!
Spiritual Direction: Inviting God In and Exploring the Mystery
Jesuit Connections and Jocelyn Collen, M.Div. and Spiritual Director, explore what Spiritual Direction is and how it can impact your faith. Watch the recording now!
“Emotional Intelligence”: CLA Workshop with Dr. Marianna Carlucci and Dr. Emalee Quickel
In the fourth CLA workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts, psychologists Dr. Marianna Carlucci and Dr. Emalee Quicke helped participants develop a deeper understanding of emotional and spiritual intelligence. Watch now!
Imagination in Conversation: An Immersion in Ignatian Imaginative Prayer
JoAnn Lopez, MDiv., Campus Minister at Seattle University, leads the discussion on immersion in Ignatian imaginative prayer.
Joy of the Gospel
Watch as Br. Matt Wooters, SJ, discuss with us, “Why Are We Catholics So Bad at Praying with Delight?”
“Cultivating a Contemplative Spirituality”: CLA Workshop with Fr. James Martin, SJ
The first national CLA workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts was held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 8pm Eastern, featuring Fr. James Martin, SJ. Watch now!