Saint Ignatius Loyola Spirituality NACSW National Conference Pittsburgh, PA October 21, 2011 Presenter: Dorothea Marie Epple PhD LCSW Grand Valley State University Power point graphics: Ty Curtis GVSU School of Social Work Grad Assistant

“Act as if everything depended on you. Trust as if everything depended on God.” – St. Ignatius de Loyola

AGENDA Brief biography of St. Ignatius Brief biography of St. Ignatius – his conversion – the writing of the 'Spiritual Exercises' and – the founding of the Society of Jesus Overview of the "Spiritual Exercises“ Overview of the "Spiritual Exercises“ The Examen The Examen Define key elements of Ignatian Spirituality Define key elements of Ignatian Spirituality Understand simple ways to integrate Ignatian Spirituality into the everyday life of the social worker Understand simple ways to integrate Ignatian Spirituality into the everyday life of the social worker

Ignacio López de Loyola

Conversion Read about Christ and Saints Francis and Dominic Felt peaceful and content contemplating God Discernment – consolation / desolation Took Pilgrimage to Montserrat, Spain and the Holy Land Read about Christ and Saints Francis and Dominic Felt peaceful and content contemplating God Discernment – consolation / desolation Took Pilgrimage to Montserrat, Spain and the Holy Land

University of Paris Wrote The Spiritual Exercises Founded “The Society of Jesus” Wrote Jesuits’ Constitutions Working together in the service of God Jesuits – Intellectual, Serious, Austere, Mystical Lived among poor as teachers, missionaries Founded Universities across Europe Wrote The Spiritual Exercises Founded “The Society of Jesus” Wrote Jesuits’ Constitutions Working together in the service of God Jesuits – Intellectual, Serious, Austere, Mystical Lived among poor as teachers, missionaries Founded Universities across Europe “Help souls for the greater glory of God”

Society of Jesus Today 25,000+ Members worldwide One Fifth in the US Over 700 Schools and 175 seminaries across 112 countries Educate and Serve millions of people across the globe annually 25,000+ Members worldwide One Fifth in the US Over 700 Schools and 175 seminaries across 112 countries Educate and Serve millions of people across the globe annually

The Examen in Five Steps Gratitude Grace Forgiveness Sorrow Review James Martin (2010)

Key Elements of Ignatian Spirituality Finding God in all things Freedom and detachment to make good decisions Looking at the world in an incarnational way Being a contemplative in action

Ignatian Traditions of Prayer James Martin (2010) “God Looks at me, and I look at God” Lectio Divina – Sacred Reading Ignatian Contemplation Centering Prayer Friendship with God

Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost to labor and not to ask for reward, except to know that I am doing your will. Saint Ignatius, “Prayer for Generosity”

ARE SOCIAL WORKERS CONTEMPLATIVES IN ACTION? God speaks through the wisdom of others Recognize God in all things SupervisionConsultationClientsStudents

ARE SOCIAL WORKERS CONTEMPLATIVES IN ACTION? Listen Speak Lord you servant is listening Talk to God Facts, Fears, Desires Difficult Ethical Choices Gratitude, Grace Solitude and reflection Invite God into difficult social work decisions

ARE SOCIAL WORKERS CONTEMPLATIVES IN ACTION? God has a plan Thy will be done Step back and wait – consolation The Holy Spirit inspires

ARE SOCIAL WORKERS CONTEMPLATIVES IN ACTION? Contemplative Action Working for justice, compassion, mercy

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