Jesuit & Ignatian
Spirituality Australia

MARCH 2025

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Lent. A season of Discernment and Renewal.

This month we are reminded of Jesus' journey into the wilderness, where he embraced his identity as the Beloved Son of God. The Spiritual Exercise, Sinews of Love, invites us to reflect on our own identity in relationship with God, and Pope Francis’ catechesis on discernment opens the way to listen attentively to God’s call within us.

We hope you enjoy these rich reflections, exercises, and offerings in this month’s newsletter.

Try this Spiritual Exercise

Michael Ryan SJ guides you through this Lenten Ignatian Contemplation. Michael is an Australian Jesuit with JISA Campion, an Ignatian Spiritual Director, Giver of the Full Spiritual Exercises, and a Supervisor.

LISTEN HERE

Into the Wilderness with Jesus

Beloved is who he is – this is the core of his identity; this is the unchanging status of his relationship with God. His life, ministry, death, and resurrection became a full, embodied expression of his belovedness.

JISA Spiritual Director Belinda Chapman offers us this beautiful Lenten reflection.

READ HERE

What does it mean to discern?

As we pray for Pope Francis’ wellbeing, we revisit some of his inspiring catechesis series on discernment, which formed part of the JISA Discernment Series during 2023 and 2024. Discover “What does it mean to discern?”

READ HERE

SAVE THE DATE - IM25 - Ignatian Earthing

We are delighted to bring IM25 to you in two parts this year – in Autumn leading up to Laudato Si Week and in Spring leading up to Season of Creation.

Experience all eight Ignatian forms of prayer found in the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, through the lens of four sacred earth forms. You will be grounded in the gift of creation, the earth and the Creator who has given so much.

SAVE THE DATES – REGISTER SOON!

Online in Autumn:
Sunday 4th , Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th, and Wednesday 7th May 2025

Online in Spring:
Sunday 31st August, Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd, and Wednesday 3rd September

2 options each day:
10am - 12noon OR 6.30 - 8.30pm AEST

Indigenous Christian Women Leaders Retreat, Sponsorship Invitation

This year JISA will be hosting 20 Indigenous Christian Women Leaders for a retreat in Sydney. We invite organisations to consider sponsoring an indigenous leader for $2300. This covers return airfares from remote communities to Sydney, airport transfers, private accommodation for five nights, all meals, as well as retreat facilitation, journaling, art materials, and take-home resources. Contact us to enquire.

New website for Peter Canisius House, Pymble NSW

Situated amongst gardens and bushland, Peter Canisius House in Pymble is an ideal venue for your residential events. For businesses, schools, organisations, and groups.

With 43 comfortable rooms, five spacious meeting rooms suitable for up to 100 people, and a dining room serving delicious meals, it is conveniently located only 40 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, with public transport options, and plenty of on-site parking.

EXPLORE

JISA offers the Spiritual Exercises in all their forms, guided retreats, spiritual conversation, discernment, spiritual direction, supervision, formation for leadership and mission. JISA centres have day and residential hospitality for individuals, groups, and organisations. Programs are in person, online, and at other venues.

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