Evening of Reflection Promotes Lenten Wisdom

Jesuit’s alumni chaplain, Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J., who was the featured speaker for the Evening of Reflection, distributes communion during the Mass.
The spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola is an excellent starting point for deep reflection during Lent. That’s why so many look to the Jesuits for spiritual enrichment during this season of preparation for Easter. On Wednesday, March 14, many alumni, parents of alumni, and parents of current students attended the Evening of Lenten Reflection in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J, Jesuit’s alumni chaplain, served as the featured speaker.
Watch the Video of the Presentation by Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J.
View the Photo Gallery from the Evening of Lenten Reflection
The complimentary event attracted more than 150 guests who gathered in the chapel for optional confession, Mass, and Fr. Shaughnessy’s reflection on the Wisdom of Lent. Fr. Shaughnessy took the opportunity to speak about the Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He spoke of prayer by saying, “That constant dialogue with God is perhaps what St. Paul had in mind when he wrote, ‘pray constantly.’ With prayer, we get to know God. God will give us the grace we need to follow his way, his truth, and his life.” After the reflection, guests moved to St. Ignatius Hall for a small reception.
The Evening of Reflection is a response to an interest expressed by many Jesuit High School alumni and parents to reconnect and engage in a theological dialogue about Jesuit teachings. Fr. Shaughnessy followed a diverse list who have spoken at former reflection events. The first event for alumni featured Fr. Nick Schiro, S.J. ’44, who spoke to Blue Jays about the importance and technique of prayer in everyday life.
Jesuit will continue to invite alumni, their parents, and parents of current students to these semi-annual Advent and Lenten events of reflection, prayer, and discussion as an opportunity to grow in their spiritual lives.
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Evening of Lenten Reflection, March 13, 2019
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Guests, including the Ashley family, listen attentively.
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Rob Markel speaks with Todd Owers.
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Dean Pelias enjoys conversation in St. Ignatius Hall.
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Fr. Fronk visits with Demarcus and Cherie Smith.
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Jay Baudier '68, Liz Ashley, Charlene Baudier, and Alyssa and Hudson Higgins '96
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Fr. Kevin Dyer and Donald McKay
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Kate and Jeremy Reuther '01, Kyle Crabtree '12, Kaitlin Junius, Breni Crabtree, and Indie McKay
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Guests gather in St. Ignatius Hall.
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Fr. Brown visits with Todd Owers and Jerry Plough '80.
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...greet each other afterwards.
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Various guests enjoy the presentation, and ...
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Members of the Crabtree family listen to Fr. Shaughnessy's remarks.
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Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., greets Cutty Ashley '18 before Mass.
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Fr. Shaughnessy gave his presentation on spiritual practices during the season of Lent.
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Fr. Brown introduces the program and speaker.
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Fr. Shaughnessy distributes communion during the Mass.
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Guests exchange the sign of peace.
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...followed by Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J.
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Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J., prays part of the Eucharistic prayer...
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Fr. Brown says the preparatory Eucharistic prayers.
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Arthur Mann '64 reads the ure passages during Mass.
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Fr. Brown begins Mass with the sign of the cross.
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Fr. John Brown, S.J., visits with members of the Class of 1983.