The Archives
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?”
“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!
Welcome Messages for 2021-2023 Cohorts
Recently, the regional coordinators and the national team recorded short messages of welcome for the new 2021-2023 CLA cohorts. Watch now!
An Ignatian Examen in a Time of Transition
Watch this Ignatian Examen presented by Catherine Heinhold from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC.
An Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a Jesuit parish in Washington, DC, has written an “Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year.” Pray the examen.