Our parish life is inspired by Ignatian spirituality. Its central principle is that God is active through our relationships and experiences, at work and at play, through culture, the arts, and in the intellectual life. God is always directing and guiding us to wholeness, deeper meaning and greater purpose.
To Know and to Follow Jesus More Intimately
Part of Jesus’ mission is to realize God’s will for us. Ignatian Spirituality encourages a wholehearted offering of ourselves to participate in Jesus’ mission. As we accompany Him, his journey becomes our journey and his goal becomes our goal.
Inspired to respond more effectively to Jesus, St. Ignatius, (the founder of the Society of Jesus, a.k.a. “Jesuits”) developed a Retreat known as the Spiritual Exercises. It is the root of Ignatian Spirituality.
The Spiritual Exercises offer us an invitation to become more intimate with Jesus by entering deeply into his life, ministry, suffering, death, and resurrection. Through “The Exercises” we experience what Jesus loved, valued, and prioritized on a deep level. The experience compels us to imitate him as we pay attention to the values of his mind and heart.
Many who truly desire to follow God’s will find Ignatian spirituality very practical for daily living. It offers a tool for decision-making and life planning.