Rooted in the Ignatian Tradition

EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES

Founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, have imparted a
spirituality and tradition that we honor at Saint Joseph's University.

For 175 years, our Jesuit identity has shaped not just what we do, but how we do it.

This resource hub is your gateway to continuing that mission!

Explore the Basics Ignatian Spirituality

St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

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.

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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.

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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.

The Ignatian Examen

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.

Interfaith Resources

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

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.

Novenas

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!

Community Reflections

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.

Upcoming Programs

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!

Mission Priority Examen

Document
Jesuit schools create this document every five years.
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St. Ignatius' 4-Step Plan to Succeed in Exams

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

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?

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 Spiritual Life with Father James Martin, SJ

What is prayer and how can we pray? How do I know if God is responding to my prayers? What does it mean to live a spiritual life? “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” focuses on how people experience God in their prayer and their daily lives. The show combines practical wisdom with deep reflections from spiritual masters like Sister Joyce Rupp and Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, and well-known seekers such as Stephen Colbert and Whoopi Goldberg–all tracing the mystery of God’s activity in their own live
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AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast

Jesuits and friends come together to look at the world through Ignatian eyes, always striving to live Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam — For the Greater Glory of God. Hosted by Michael Jordan Laskey and Eric A. Clayton.
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Pray As You Go

Pray wherever life takes you - whether you're on a busy commute, taking a quiet walk, or simply finding a moment of stillness in your day. Our app is designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey, offering guided prayers and reflections that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.
A new prayer session is produced every day. It is not a 'Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible-study, but rather a framework for your own prayer.
Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.
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Jesuitical

Jesuitical is a podcast from America Media hosted by two young, hip and lay editors: Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis.
Each episode brings some of the top (and maybe more obscure) Catholic news of the week and an interview with a guest who offers a unique perspective on world events, culture or faith. At the end of the show, Zac and Ashley invite the listener into their faith lives by sharing their consolations and desolations from the week.
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Inside the Vatican

Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They’ll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.
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Office of Ignatian Spirituality

The Office of Ignatian Spirituality offers a tremendous amount of resources in the Ignatian Tradition including articles, formation programs, retreats, and podcasts.
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God in All Things

God In All Things seeks to be a resource for those looking to deepen their spiritual life. With posts, podcasts, and audio meditations rooted in the Ignatian tradition, this blog tries to tackle everyday questions about God, discernment, and decision-making. Such an endeavor begins by first being attentive to how God permeates the moments of our exciting and mundane life.
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Beyond the Habit

A podcast moving beyond everyday assumptions of what it means to be Catholic hosted by two Catholic Sisters. Sister Colleen Gibson and Sister Erin McDonald are both Sisters of St. Joseph. Both are deeply committed to having honest conversations, sharing information about their lives as sisters, and standing for social justice.
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