Ignatian Spirituality

The Ignatian Spiritual Tradition, begun by St. Ignatius and adapted and practiced by both Jesuits and lay people today, is a rich resource for discovering one’s meaning and purpose. Please find here resources for exploring this tradition.

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Ignatian Silent Retreat

ENGAGE  EMPOWER

The Ignatian Silent Retreat provides faculty and staff (and sometimes alumni and members of the Board of Trustees) with a weekend opportunity for prayer, silence and renewal in the tradition of Ignatian Spirituality.   The retreat draws upon the inspiration of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the pattern of prayer and meditations developed by the founder of the Jesuits. A team of seasoned spiritual directors, sometimes Seattle University staff and faculty, lead retreatants through the weekend.  

Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (S.E.E.L.)

EMBODY  EMPOWER

The CJE subsidizes faculty and staff to participate in this nine-month retreat opportunity, offered in partnership with SEEL Puget Sound. The number of participants averages 4-6 per year.

SEEL Faith-Sharing Groups

EMBODY  EMPOWER

Over 2 decades ago, Fr. Pat O’Leary, SJ initiated faith-sharing groups for the alumni of the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life program (S.E.E.L.), to assist them in continuing to integrate Ignatian principles into their work at the university.

Women in Jesuit Mission (including Women of Color in Mission)

ENCOUNTER  ENGAGE  EMBODY  EMPOWER

Women in Jesuit Mission is a program developed to serve the women faculty and staff of Seattle University, deepening their engagement, commitment, and collaboration in the Jesuit mission.  Led by Women in Jesuit Mission and Women of Color in Mission Advisory Teams, program components include monthly Leadership Lunches, Solidarity & Storytelling circles, Women of Color in Mission gatherings, an annual retreat, service activities, and other activities.

Zen Meditation in Daily Living

ENCOUNTER

The CJE offers four-week sessions in Zen Buddhist meditation every quarter.   The facilitator makes direct connections between the practice of Zen and Ignatian Spirituality. The one-hour sessions are held on campus over a lunch hour, followed by a simple meal of soup. Over 200 faculty and staff have participated in this opportunity.