The Archives
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.
“Leading in Complexity” CLA Workshop with Virginia Klamon & Akasha on April 25, 2022
CLA presented our 7th workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts on Monday, April 25, 2022, on the theme of “Leading in Complexity.” Watch now!
Leader Know Thyself Part IV: CLA Presentation with Bill Hobbs on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
CLA participants and alumni are invited to join us as Bill Hobbs presents, Leader Know Thyself, Part IV: Personality Type and Leadership on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, beginning at 8pm Eastern.
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.
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.
“Listening: An Essential Skill for Relational Leadership” CLA Workshop Sharon Browning, Esq.
On Tuesday, February 22, 2022 beginning at 8:00 PM Eastern, we are excited to present our fifth CLA workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts. Sharon Browning, Esq., will introduce our next theme, relational leadership - interpersonal skills. CLA alums and Cura members may click here to register to join us via live stream.
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!
Small Group Facilitator Training
Jesuit Connections invites you to experience training in small group faith sharing facilitation online on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, 7-8pm Eastern.
Advent 2021 Audio Reflections & Conversations
Young adults are invited to join us for weekly, online small group conversations. Materials for prayer and reflection will be sent to you in advance, along with questions to guide your small group conversation.
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.
CLA Pilots Its First All-Virtual Cohort
Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) recruited and launched its first Virtual Cohort this fall in a world now accustomed to life online.
November Charis Retreat
An online retreat for young adults (20’s and 30’s.)
Sunday, Nov. 21, 3pm-6pm, Eastern
“The Role of Discernment in Ignatian Spirituality”: CLA Workshop with Margaret Silf
The next CLA workshop for our 2021-2023 cohorts will held on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3pm Eastern, featuring Margaret Silf, one of the most respected writers on Ignatian spirituality today.
Joy of the Gospel
Watch as Br. Matt Wooters, SJ, discuss with us, “Why Are We Catholics So Bad at Praying with Delight?”