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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.
Money & Faith: Investing from an Ignatian Perspective
March 30, 2023, 6:30 PM ET, In-Person!
Young adults are invited to our next in-person event on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at The Loyola House (300 Newbury Street, Boston, MA.)
Lenten Letters: Connecting with Jesuits This Lent (2023)
During Lent 2023
This Lent, we invite young adults to connect with Jesuits living in healthcare communities by sending them an email or letter. Take a few minutes during Lent to connect with these Jesuits who have devoted their lives to prayer, teaching, and service. Sign up now!
Lent 2023: Audio Reflections & Small Group Faith Sharing
February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
We are excited to offer weekly audio reflections and small group discussions once again during the coming season of Lent. Register now!
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.”
Advent Mass and Reception (Boston)
All are invited to join Jesuit Connections for an Advent Mass on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4pm in St. Mary’s Chapel on the Boston College campus (Linden Lane, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA). There will be a reception following Mass.
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.
From the Northwest to Boston: Finding Life's Path in Ending Homelessness
October 6, 2022, 6:30 PM ET (In-Person)
Young adults in the Boston area are invited to join us in-person for Pizza & a Pint. Sean Terry will share his experience as the Director of Housing Services for the New England Center and Home for Veterans. Sean will talk about his experience in the JVC Northwest and discuss the importance of housing as a human right. Register today!
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.
Pride in Being Who God Intended You to Be
My dad often ends our conversations with, “Make yourself proud. I’m proud of you.” Take pride, he reminds me, in being who God intended you to be.
This is exactly who we are today.
Carlos Aedo, Executive Director of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality, shares a message of sorrow, compassion, shame, and anger with the OIS community in response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. May we allow ourselves to be changed, so that we may take action as a society to end gun violence.
“Care for Creation, It's Very Ignatian!”
Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, joined Jesuit Connections for an online discussion on ecospirituality! Watch now!
Upcoming Affinity Groups Meetings in May
May 17 and 18, 2022, 7:00 PM Eastern.
Inviting our BIPOC and Queer community members to join us for online meetings.
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.
Seeking God's Love: A Lenten Prayer Exploring the Examen
March 31, 2022, 7:00 PM ET
Join Charis us as we seek God's love by exploring the First Principal and Foundation of St. Ignatius and learn how the Examen prayer tool can assist us in orienting our lives towards God. Register now!
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!
Lenten Letters: Connecting with Jesuits During Lent
This Lent, we will be connecting with Jesuits living in one of the health care communities by sending them an email or letter. Connecting with these Jesuits through words of kindness can mean the world to them. Sign up today!
Lenten Audio Reflections and Conversations
Young adults are invited to join us during Lent in weekly, online small group gatherings on Mondays or Tuesdays. Register here.
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!