The Archives
An Ignatian Examen in a Time of Transition
Watch this Ignatian Examen presented by Catherine Heinhold from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC.
An Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a Jesuit parish in Washington, DC, has written an “Examen for Transition from the Pandemic Year.” Pray the examen.
Reconstructing a World: Reentry After the Pandemic
Nicholas Collura leads our discussion as we consider the effects of isolation and chronic stress upon our spirits and psyches and offer a contemplative, trauma-informed reflection on "reentry after the pandemic.”
What's Discernment? And How Can it Help Me Discover God's Will for My Life?
Fr. Adam Rosinski, SJ, helps us consider the practice of Ignatian discernment and how we can apply it to our lives.
A Crossroads of Cura Personalis: Spirituality and Mental Health in the COVID Season
Dr. Dayna Pizzigoni, PhD, LPC, discusses the integration of spirituality and mental health during these challenging times of COVID isolation.
What is CLA?
CLA is an 18-month program for young adults. Your experience begins and ends with a retreat, and your cohort gathers twice per month. Be a contemplative leader in action!
CLA Alums Share Experience
Members of our 2018-2020 cohorts discuss why they applied to CLA, their experience with the program, and what they took away from it.
Lenten Resources 2021
Here is a list of Ignatian resources from CLA, the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS), and our partners across the Ignatian community designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey through Lent.
Coming Soon: CLA Applications!
We are excited to share that applications for our 2021-2023 cohorts will be available online by the end of the month! Here's another quick update from Elise. Check it out!
CLA 2021: The Curriculum
Forming passionate, capable, faith-filled leaders is why CLA was created. We look forward to expanding on what we've learned and sharing new and exciting ways to be Contemplative Leaders in Action.
CLA 2021: Diversity and Inclusion in CLA
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I invite you to watch this short video on diversity and inclusion in CLA.
Meet Elise Gower, Our New Associate Director for CLA!
We are excited to welcome Elise Gower as our new Associate Director for Contemplative Leaders in Action and the newest member of our Ignatian Young Adult Ministries team!
Advent 2020 Resources
Here a few resources from across the Ignatian community to accompany you and deepen your prayer during this season of preparation.
Thank You, Sr. Lisa!
Please join us in thanking Sr. Lisa for her tireless service to our CLA community, and let us pray for her as she begins her new ministry.
CLA-New York Alum Enters the Jesuit Novitiate
Justin Reyes, who completed CLA in New York this year, has entered the Jesuit Novitiate, a significant milestone in the Jesuit formation process.
VIDEO: Ignatian Leadership Today
In April 2020, Chris Lowney and Mary Novak were invited to be the first presenters in what we hope will become a recurring event, "Ignatian Leadership Today."
A Special Message from Seán and Sr. Lisa…
Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. In light of this significant feast day, upcoming events, and other important developments at IYAM, we wanted to share a special video message with you this week…
Finding God During the Pandemic
Click here to visit our resources page that includes prayers and reflections to help during this time of the COVID-19 outbreak and associated quarantines.
CLA-Boston Celebrates Advent 2019
Last weekend, CLA Boston and Jesuit Connections sponsored an Advent Mass and Reception for the Second Sunday of Advent. This event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this season of anticipation and preparation and join with friends in a prayerful and reflective setting. View images and read a reflection.