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Every year as spring dawns, we are once again awakened to the endless possibilities of something new.  As we begin the Season of Creation celebrations, our senses are intoxicated by the spring fragrances, the colours, sights and sounds of beauty and rebirth. 

To mark the beginning of the Season of Creation, Pope Francis asks us “to hope and act with creation… to live an incarnational faith.” 

Ignatian Spirituality highlights the notion that we are called to be co-creators with God, in love.  As we celebrate this season, let us consider how, in our beautiful but fragile environment, we might be beacons of hope and co-creators of a world that is more humane, caring for creation and all its peoples, especially the most vulnerable.

Hope and Act with Creation

“Yet all of the natural environment remains hopeful. It always acts to replenish, renew, and give birth but it needs us to hope and act with all of creation urgently.”

Kerry Rush from JISA Faber reflects on this year’s Season of Creation theme and poses three questions for us.

Season of Creation 2024

Sue Martin from JISA’s Being with God in Nature ministry, shares some ideas for marking Season of Creation in 2024, including a new Season of Creation App which has been developed and is available to download now.

My experience of the Australian Ignatian Trail

“The Australian Ignatian Trail was as much about the inner landscape as it was about the outer one—a pilgrimage where the land and spirit intertwined, leading to a deeper understanding of ourselves and a greater appreciation of the world around us.”

Pilgrim Brigitte McDonald shares her experience of walking the Australian Ignatian Trail.

The Australian Ignatian Trail – 2025 Dates

Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia. Experience Ignatian Spirituality in creation. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, time in silence, conversation, listening to God’s presence in nature and discerning.

We are excited to announce our 2025 pilgrimages! Be sure to apply early as we take small groups and places go quickly. We look forward to welcoming you on this sacred experience.

4 walking days / 6 nights Tuesday 22 April to Monday 28 April

7 walking days / 9 nights Tuesday 29 April to Wednesday 7 May

4 walking days / 6 nights Sunday 14 September to Saturday 20 September

4 walking days / 6 nights Tuesday 14 October to Monday 20 October