Encounters with Jesus: An Ignatian Contemplation Prayer Series for Lent

During his public ministry, Jesus did more than just preach.  In fact some of the best lessons we can learn from him are those taught through his encounters with the different people he met on the road.  In his travels, Jesus met the poor and the rich, the sick and the healthy.  He not only responded to those who reached out to him, but also knew how to reach out to those who were unaware of what they needed from Him.

This 3-part series will highlight some of these encounters and, by using St. Ignatius of Loyola’s imaginative form of prayer, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves fully in each encounter – we will be there — and have our own private meeting with Jesus!  Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in Ignatian prayer or are engaging with it for the first time, this series will aim to help enrich your life of prayer and your relationship with Jesus through guided practice in this unique prayer form.  Adoration will be available in the Chapel following each gathering until 5:40pm, for additional time for personal prayer.

March 5 from 3pm to 4:30pm: Introduction to the Series

This session will be recorded for those who are unable to make it and want an introduction to this prayer form for any of the following sessions. There will be no introduction to Ignatian Contemplation in either the 2nd or 3rd sessions.

• Ignatian Method of Contemplative Prayer
• The Samaritan Woman at the Well

March 12 from 3pm to 4pm: Readiness to Hear Jesus’ Invitation

• The Paralytic at the Pool
• Jesus Meets Zacchaeus

April 2 from 3pm to 4pm: Courage to be Whole – Two Courageous Women

• Woman Bent Over
• Woman with the Hemorrhage

Please bring a Bible and a journal with you. 

Cost: $10 per session   

Full series (3 sessions): $25

University students or members of post-grad service programs:

Cost: $5 per session   

Full series (3 sessions): $10

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