The Brave Yes
God's invitations are abundant and it takes courage to accept them - especially when we are unsure of where they might lead. Watch, as we reflect on how saying "yes" opens doors for relationships, personal growth, and transformation.
Recently we held an evening of sacred storytelling with Michael Cuevas and Matthew Meyers from the Ignatian Spirituality Project, a Jesuit ministry that provides spiritual care to individuals recovering from homelessness and addiction through reflections and overnight retreats in cities across the United States, Canada, and Ireland.
This event, presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries, was open to all ages.
Michael Cuevas participated in his first Ignatian Spirituality Project retreat in 2016 and shortly thereafter became a volunteer. He's led hundreds of spiritual reflections at social service agencies and shelters in Boston that invite people to experience God's love, hope, and healing. Because of his exceptional commitment and dedication to ISP, Michael was selected in 2019 to join the Ambassadors of Hope program. In 2021, Michael completed his GED and enrolled in community college and is studying to be a counselor for at-risk youth. Today, Michael is a Youth Case Manager at Charlestown Adult Education in Boston and continues to volunteer with ISP in his free time.
Matthew Meyers joined ISP as a Regional Coordinator in 2016 and started his new role as Director of Programs in 2021. He is devoted to working with nonprofits that build communities of hope and provide transformative experiences. Prior to joining ISP, he worked with undergraduate students in Campus Ministry and as a live-in residential counselor at Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati. Matthew received dual Masters degrees in Public Administration for Nonprofit Management and Theology from Villanova University, which complement and deepen his commitment to ISP’s mission and ministry. He lives in Chicago and enjoys playing volleyball, attending theatre, and hiking out West.