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September 2021
Start of Enrichment Course: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC This 8-week course runs from September 14 - November 2, 2021. Beginners and experienced are welcome. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program* systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, cognitive performance and personal growth. The course is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness in…
Find out more »Documentary Screening: Bishop Barron on St. Ignatius of Loyola
Facilitated by Andy Otto, MA Bishop Robert Barron takes us to Spain to explore the story of St. Ignatius, a prideful soldier whose injurious encounter with a cannonball transformed his heart and made him a saint. A discussion will follow the 1-hour film. The group meets Sep. 19 at 7pm. This program will take place in person at St. Thomas More Church, Decatur, Ga. in Mulhern Hall (enter parking off W. Trinity Place.). There is no registration required to attend.
Find out more »Book Study: St. Ignatius’ Autobiography
Facilitated by Fr. Bill Noe, SJ Who was the man, Ignatius of Loyola? Join Fr. Bill Noe, SJ in a reading of The Autobiography of St. Ignatius and discover the story and daydreams of the man who founded the Jesuits and gave the church the Spiritual Exercises. The group meets five times Wednesdays, Sep. 29 to Oct. 27 at 7:15pm. This program will take place in person at St. Thomas More Church, Decatur, Ga. Click here to register.
Find out more »October 2021
ONLINE Spiritual Direction Inquiry Night
Are you interested in finding a spiritual director? Join us Thursday, October 14 at 7:30pm for a Virtual Spiritual Direction Inquiry Night. You'll get a chance to learn more about the ministry of spiritual direction and meet several of our Ignatian-trained spiritual directors. This is a great opportunity to get connected with a companion for your spiritual journey! There is no charge, but registrations in advance are requested so that the Zoom call login details can be sent to all…
Find out more »ONLINE Workshop: Ignatian Foundations
Facilitated by Jesuits and lay Ignatian ministers Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations - a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview from October 25 - November 29, 2021 from 7.30pm - 9pm: Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, November 1, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, November 15, 2021 Monday, November 22, 2021 Monday, November 29, 2021 Ignatian Foundations offers a deeper understanding of the Ignatian worldview by studying Ignatius’ life, the Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Sessions will…
Find out more »November 2021
ONLINE Workshop: Ignatian Discernment & Decision-Making
Facilitated by Andy Otto, MA The most difficult decisions are not choosing between good and evil, but discerning between good choices! This 3-week virtual workshop will lay out all the tools of Ignatian discernment and examine decision-making “case studies” to grapple with. We will study Ignatius’ foundation for all life decisions, examine his famous Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, and explore various methods of bringing our decisions to prayer. Participants will be equipped with tools to discern future decisions…
Find out more »February 2022
Online Workshop: Ignatian Foundations
Facilitated by Jesuits and lay Ignatian ministers Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations – a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview from February 3 through March 10, 2022 from 7.30pm – 9pm: Thursday, February 3, 2022 Thursday, February 10, 2022 Thursday, February 17, 2022 Thursday, February 24, 2022 Thursday, March 3, 2022 Thursday, March 10, 2022 Ignatian Foundations offers a deeper understanding of the Ignatian worldview by studying Ignatius’ life, the Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Sessions will…
Find out more »April 2022
Online Workshop: Ignatian Foundations
Facilitated by Jesuits and lay Ignatian ministers Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations - a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview from April 27 through June 1, 2022, from 7.30pm - 9pm: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Ignatian Foundations offers a deeper understanding of the Ignatian worldview by studying Ignatius’ life, the Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Sessions will be…
Find out more »July 2022
Online Workshop: Ignatian Foundations
Facilitated by Jesuits and lay Ignatian ministers Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations - a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview from July 12 through August 16, 2022, from 7.30pm - 9pm: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Ignatian Foundations offers a deeper understanding of the Ignatian worldview by studying Ignatius’ life, the Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Sessions will be led…
Find out more »September 2022
Start of Enrichment Course: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC This 8-week course runs from September 13 - November 1, 2022. Beginners and experienced are welcome. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program* systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, cognitive performance and personal growth. The course is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness in…
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