Faith Life

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Resources

We are blessed with a rich array of resources to support ongoing faith formation and practice of the adult faithful. These resources include programs through the Chicago Province of the Jesuits, local parishes, and nearby universities. Feel free to let us know of other good programming that you have experienced.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House

Chicagoland's Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House specializes in silent weekend retreats for men and women, adapted from the Spiritual Exercises. Other offerings: 12-step program retreats, 8-day retreats, and private, directed retreats.
Boston College's Church in the 21st Century

The Church in the 21st Century Center at Boston College seeks to be a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States by engaging critical issues facing the Catholic community.
Charis Ministries

This is an outreach program of the Jesuits in the Chicago area for adults in their twenties and thirties. Charis provides excellent opportunities for retreats, days of prayer, service outings, and evening programs throughout the city.
Creighton University

Creighton University is a pioneer in making Ignatian Spirituality accessible online. This website offers excellent reflection on the daily readings, and even includes a portal to make the Spiritual Exercises in the 19th Annotative form.
Daily Prayer

Daily prayer is essential for nourishing our relationship with Christ. The prayer experience is provided every day of the week, with reflections rooted in Ignatian spirituality.
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

The religious congregation, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, was founded under the inspiration of St. John Paul II in 1997. Their Motherhouse is located in Ann Arbor, and their convents throughout the U.S. are mainly involved in education.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps

IVC is a ministry opportunity for retired persons that operates in Chicago and other cities. The organization is currently seeking volunteers (age 50+) to work with the poor two days a week. Share your talents and life experiences with those less fortunate.
Jesuit Schools Network

At the Jesuit Schools Network, our mission is to animate the educational ministry of the Society of Jesus by strengthening Jesuit schools for the mission of Jesus Christ.
Loyola Press

The largest Jesuit publishing company in the United States, based here in Chicago, Loyola Press offers excellent online and print resources from a particular Ignatian lens, including a daily, 3-minute, online retreat.
Loyola University Chapel Series

Established in 2003, the Chapel Lecture Series is part of Loyola University's promotion and articulation of its mission values. The series features lectures throughout the academic year addressing some of the pressing issues within the church today.
The Lumen Christi Institute at the University of Chicago

Founded in 1997 by Catholic Scholars at the University of Chicago, The Lumen Christi Institute brings together thoughtful Catholics and others interested in the Catholic tradition.
Pray As You Go

A work of the British Jesuits, Pray-As-You Go is a downloadable online resource for reflection on the readings for that day.
The Siena Center

Located at Dominican University in River Forest, the Siena Center provides speakers and other programs that bring faith and scholarship to the critical issues of church and society. The center is dedicated to examining and furthering the role of the Christian in today’s world.
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

This is a nonprofit global media organization of the Archdiocese of Chicago that seeks to evangelize through excellent preaching and reflection on scripture. Word on Fire particularly features the work of Fr. Robert Barron.

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Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.

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