Rooted in the Ignaitan Tradition
IGNATIAN RESOURCES
At Saint Joseph’s University, our Jesuit identity shapes not just what we do, but how we do it.
This resource hub is your gateway to our mission!
Start Here
If you are a student or employee of SJU, we recommend checking out our Jesuit 101 page to learn more about St. Ignatius and what makes a Jesuit university unique. Our Faculty Guide also offers great resources with ideas on how to integrate the SJU mission into the classroom.
Jesuit 101
Students & staff
New to Jesuit education? Ever heard words like magis or cura personalis on campus and wondered what they mean? Start here! This is your entry point into the key ideas that shape who we are at SJU.
Faculty Guide
Faculty
This guide is designed to helps faculty bring the Jesuit mission into the classroom. Inside, you’ll find questions, resources, and ideas for weaving Ignatian values into class discussions and assignments.
Faith Resources
At SJU, we support the spiritual journeys of all community members! Whether you’re deeply rooted in a faith tradition or just beginning to explore, these resources offer ways to reflect, pray, grow, and connect across traditions.
St. Ignatius invites us to find God in all things — including the everyday moments of our lives. The Examen is a simple yet powerful prayer practice that helps you reflect on your day, notice where you encountered God, and recognize how you've responded.
SJU honors and supports the spiritual lives of all students, faculty, and staff — no matter their background or tradition. These resources offer support for interfaith community, learning, and prayer.
Campus Ministry is here to accompany students on their unique spiritual journeys. Rooted in the Jesuit and Catholic mission of the university, we create spaces for prayer, community, and service. No matter where you are in your faith journey — you're welcome here.
At SJU, we celebrate several novenas throughout the year. A novena is a traditional nine-day prayer focused on a particular intention, saint, or theme and it’s a meaningful way to pray with purpose . Explore novenas that speak to you!
At SJU, we offer a variety of reflection materials to help you go deeper in your own spiritual journey — from recorded homilies and written meditations to meaningful podcasts. Whether you're looking to pause, pray, or process, there’s something here for everyone.
The Office of Mission regular hosts programs that can help you explore your faith, and gain a better understanding of the mission at Saint Joseph's University. Check out our upcoming programs page to see what's happening!
Resource Library
Browse videos, articles and resources that dive deeper into Jesuit values and SJU’s mission.
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St. Ignatius' 4-Step Plan to Succeed in Exams
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Document
Advice from the spiritual tradition of Saint Ignatius Loyola on how to succeed in exams comes from the time-tested, honored wisdom of the largest and oldest global educational system in the world
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The Power of a Pilgrim's Heart: Insight from the Ignatian Way
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Recorded Presentation
Presented by: Christine Marie Eberle '87 - When people hear the word pilgrimage, many imagine an arduous journey to a distant holy place. But you and I walk in the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola, the “pilgrim saint,” who understood all of life as a pilgrimage. This morning’s keynote will explore how leading with a pilgrim’s heart can shape our attitudes, commitments, and aspirations, drawing us ever closer to the heart of God.
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Has Pope Francis Left Us a More ‘Ignatian’ Church?
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Recorded Presentation
Presented by: Sr. Jessica Kerber A.C.I. - In the days leading up to the election of our new Pope, the world wondered if the one called forth would follow in the spirit of Pope Francis or if there would be a significant shift regarding the Church's main concerns and manner of approaching the reality of our time. With the election of Pope Leo XIV, there seems to be an affirmation of continuity. To what extent, then, can we say that it is an affirmation of a more Ignatian Church? We will explore this question and its significance using the framework, dynamics, and wisdom of Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises.
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The Jesuit value of cura personalis shapes my work as a physical therapist, guiding my care for patients, my team, and my community.
Maegen Brady DeLeo Class of 2011