Afleveringen
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"Waiting takes on a new meaning when that time is spent considering not how hope is merely a future 'thing' or passive 'happening,' but an ever present event that yearns to be recognized and lived into now." This week’s reflection was written by Luis Melgar and narrated by Kate André. This series is presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries (IYAM), an offering of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS).
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"True joy is not simply happiness, but it is a state of being that also brings with it an inner peace. Our faith calls us to prayer and petition amidst all of our fears and anxieties. Contrary to what our human minds and hearts believe at times, there can be joy in distress and even sorrow. It has been my experience that in times of sadness, God moves through those who love us."
This week’s reflection was written by Stephanie Boccuzzi and narrated by Kate André. This series is presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries (IYAM), an offering of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS). -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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"Whenever I think of the word 'wait', I get a little anxious...I cannot help but think that the early Christians also felt anxious as they awaited the prophecies of their ancestors to come true. As they heard the stories passed down by generations, did they also say, 'Okay, but how long will it take?' Since those early Christians were human, they may have had the same emotions I have when someone says, 'You just have to wait.'"
This week’s reflection was written by Andy DeVivo and narrated by Kate André. This series is presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries (IYAM), an offering of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS). -
"When I usually think of Advent, I jump straight to the nativity story. But today’s readings remind us that Advent is not just about celebrating the anniversary of Jesus’ birth; it’s also a time to prepare for His second coming. In this light, the themes of redemption and preparation resonate, highlighting the similarities between Advent and Lent."
This week’s reflection was written by Alison Kress and narrated by Kate André. This series is presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries (IYAM), an offering of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS). -
The 2024 national election calls us to civic engagement, animating our faith through our votes. St. Ignatius reminds us to be contemplatives in action; participants in our ever-changing world. Spend some time in prayer about the upcoming election, using this guided Examen, led by Elise Gower. May this communal prayer join us across the aisle, amidst difference, and in a collective commitment to change. (Examen prayer begins at 6:07)
This examen prayer was adapted from the Ignatian Solidarity Network's "An Ignatian Examen for Civic Life" (https://ignatiansolidarity.net/ignatian-examen-for-civic-life/) and "For Voting: Spiritual Practice" by Cole Arthur Riley (https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/practices/view/29322/for-voting)
Background music from Amazon Music Spa Day Playlist [https://music.amazon.com/playlists/B01LWLW140]. -
Recently the CLA community went In Search of the Common Good, with help from presenter Eric Styles.
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We're featuring another excerpt this month from a recent Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) workshop presented by Meg McNeill, a CLA DC Coordinator, who speaks about her experience with accountable leadership.
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"When we're not willing to hold the complexity, the simple answers are the wrong ones...Often times, even people who are pro-immigrant talk about the people that we walk with at the border like heroes. And folks who are anti-immigrant talk about them as villains. But neither of those actually resonate as true. The people we are working with are really ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances."
Joanna Williams, the Executive Director of the Kino Border Initiative and Joaquin Pannunzio, a Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) New York Alum and former Kino Border Initiative Volunteer, recently joined the CLA community to discuss the theme of "Leading in Complexity." They discuss the complexity of the work of the Kino Border Initiative in accompanying immigrants as well as prayer and contemplation. -
So who will you be this Good Friday? What will you be shouting from the crowd? Will it be “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord?” or will it be “Crucify Him!”?
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The dying, broken open seed lets in elements like water and minerals that transform it to become something entirely different that produces much fruit. Out of the slow and quiet darkness of the dirt and decay, God works through our spirits to create new life.
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In that witness is a love so profound, so transcendent that it can indeed save us, liberating our spirits from that which divides us—whether that’s physical prison walls or spiritual loneliness. Such love connects us to something greater than ourselves, something sacred and eternal.
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But God’s words have everlasting life, and Jesus understands our human nature. That can be enough for me to cling on to on those tough days. I pray the same for you, as we all continue to journey through life.
This week’s reflection was written by Kate Flores, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. -
So what do we do with this reading? What kind of God would command someone to do such a thing? What lesson about trust or faith or fortitude is worth the anguish and pain of sacrificing one’s own child? How can we reconcile a God who loves unconditionally with a God willing to do this?
This week’s reflection was written by Matthew Ryan-Bender, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. -
Each year at the start of Lent, I find myself asking some of the same questions: “What are my intentions for this Lenten period?” “What should I fast from this Lent?” “What ‘reset’ button is God asking that I push in my life?”
This week’s reflection was written by Amanda McCulloch, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. -
When Gabriel first speaks to her, Mary is “greatly troubled at what was said.” Greatly troubled! Perplexed! Confused and even disturbed. This is her initial reaction to God’s call. This is perhaps the most relatable and comforting part of the story - Mary doesn’t say yes immediately with no thoughtfulness or reservation. She is rightfully shaken by this astounding news.
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As the Jesuit Pierre Telihard de Chardin noted, “we are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.” Advent is after all a season of waiting, of patience. Perhaps our natural impatience is why it can be so overlooked. Yet the four weeks of Advent are nothing compared to the thousands of years of waiting that Israel endured as it looked for the Messiah.
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As we journey through this Advent season, may our hearts be open to God’s unique call for each of our lives. It can be frightening and sometimes uncomfortable to recognize and use our gifts to say “yes.” But God tells us over and over again in the Bible, “Do not be afraid.”
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The first week of Advent begins with Jesus telling his disciples that no one “knows when the time will come” and urging them to remain watchful so they are not “found sleeping” when the Lord returns. Jesus’ words are a reminder that Advent is not simply “pre-Christmas.” Rather, the Church teaches that it is also a season of preparation for Christ’s second coming. Each year at Advent, I often find myself asking what exactly it means for me to be prepared? Or to put it in Jesus’ words, how can I resist falling asleep?
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Fr. Jim Martin, SJ, recently joined the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) community to break open the program's first theme, Cultivating a Contemplative Spirituality. In preparation for their journey, participants read The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Listen to our interview with with questions curated by the CLA community.
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The large and small ways that we live each day express most fully our faith. We are not defined by our outbursts in times of difficulty.
Welcome to the sixth and final week of the Lenten audio retreat, presented by Ignatian Young Adult Ministries, an initiative of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality.
This reflection was written by Dominick Mastrodonato, a 2021-2023 member of the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) program in New York City. It is narrated by Kate André, CLA-New York and Virtual Cohort Coordinator.
Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) is currently accepting applications for their 2023-2025 cohorts. Apply today: contemplativeleaders.org - Laat meer zien
