Spirit & Justice Conversation Circle: Engaging with The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola by Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J.

As part of your racial justice journey, join the Ignatian Spirituality Center for a two-part, integrative experience and deepen your own resolve in becoming a spirit-led anti-racist.

Session 1, on February 17, will introduce you to the book The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola by Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., Psy.D., and how to pray with the weekly reflections. Participants will explore the spiritual work of racial justice through the lens of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Join facilitator Andrea Fontana, associate director, Seattle University Center for Jesuit Education, for a conversation circle in which she will share key points for your reflective process over the course of the following weeks.

Drawing from your experience with the books’ meditations and journaling prompts, the facilitator will provide additional weekly encouragements to help you integrate the fruits of your reflections.

Want to deepen your experience in community? Be paired up with another participant to serve as a Listening Companion. Check in one on one (phone, email, Zoom, in-person) to hold space for your own learning, integration, and sharing. A listening guideline for generous listening will be provided.

Session 2, on March 31, will be moderated by the facilitator to help you glean learnings, provide a space for sharing, and encourage continued growth and healing in the work of racial justice for your personal and spiritual life.

RSVP by Friday, February 11, 2022.