Events

Explore Ignatian Prayer and Contemplation: Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises Retreat

September 26 - September 28, 2025

LMU faculty and staff are invited to join Dorian Llywelyn, SJ, and Nick Russell, SJ, for a silent weekend retreat of guided prayer, reflection, and one-on-one spiritual conversation at the Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center.

Have questions, please view our FAQ page. Apply here.
Space is very limited, so early applications are encouraged.

Information: ignacio@lmu.edu.

CHALLENGE/DESAFIO: A 36-Week Journey in Ignatian Prayer

September 7, 2025

Do you want to grow in prayer but are short on time? With just 10 minutes a day, CHALLENGE, by Mark Link, SJ. helps you reflect on Scripture, stories, and questions inspired by St. Ignatius.

A collaboration between Loyola Law School Campus Ministry and the Center for Ignatian Spirituality.

Starts the week of Sept. 7, 2025
Open to LMU/LLS students, faculty, staff & alumni
Join on your own, with a partner, or in a group
Optional Zoom check-ins with Fr. Wayne Negrete, LLS Chaplain

Copies of the book are available from the Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Contact: Eva.Cruz-Aedo@lmu.edu.

Celebrate Advent with us!

December 16, 2025

Join the Office of Mission and Ministry for a joyful Advent Prayer Lunch. Share in prayer, song, and reflection, and remember those around the world living in challenging circumstances.

Information: eva.cruz-aedo@lmu.edu or call (310) 338-3019.

Faculty and Staff Ignatian Retreat

February 6 - 8, 2026

The Faculty and Staff Weekend Retreat is an annual 2-day retreat offered in the spring and is based upon the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Faculty and staff gather at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center and are offered presentations based on Scriptures and Ignatian themes. Those making the retreat have time for private prayer and reflection, and also have opportunities to join others in sharing their experiences of their prayer in a group setting. They may also have a private conversation with one of the guides, and spend time in quiet solitude. Eucharist is made available each day.

Information: ignacio@lmu.edu.

Lenten Musical Prayer Luncheon

March 11, 2026

Each year, LMU Faculty and Staff are invited to join a lunch hosted by the Center for Ignatian Spirituality to prayerfully welcome the Lenten season. LMU colleagues share in a peaceful experience of conversation, music, reflection and prayer as a much-needed pause from our daily responsibilities. In the spirit of the season, this lunch supports a charitable organization that serves the low-income and homeless families and individuals with a requested minimal donation.

Information: ignacio@lmu.edu

Weekend Faculty and Staff Silent Retreats

This new program is offered to all LMU faculty and staff interested in experiencing Ignatian prayer as Ignatius envisaged it, in an atmosphere of silence and contemplation, with daily individual spiritual conversations with experienced directors. The retreat is held at a peaceful location off-site with space for tranquil walks and reflection.

Look for a date in Spring 2026.

Information: ignacio@lmu.edu.