Blue Jay Mothers Reflect on Ignatian Spirituality

Nancy North, Fr. Frank Reale, S.J., Jill Stoner, and Libby Tittle
With clear skies and open hearts, the Jesuit’s Mother’s Rosary group hosted current blue jay moms for the Mothers’ Day of Reflection in St. Ignatius Hall on Wednesday, April 10. After praying the rosary and enjoying a light breakfast they sat down to immerse themselves in a morning of mindfulness and reflection.
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Rev. Frank Reale, S.J. led the reflection and shared his insight on the First Principle and Foundation of St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises. He then went more in-depth on how to apply St. Ignatius’ teachings to the role in which feelings—including fears and resentments—play into our ability to make free and loving decisions which promote healthy and holy relationships with God and others.
The ladies then enjoyed a mass in the Chapel of the Holy Name of Jesus in which they offered up their intentions. The event concluded with lunch in St. Ignatius Hall.
The Mother’s Rosary group participates in weekly rosary, readings, and reflections in the Holy Name Chapel. For more information, visit the Mother’s Rosary group page.
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Mothers' Day of Reflection, April 10, 2019
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Nancy North, Fr. Frank Reale, S.J., Jill Stoner, and Libby Tittle
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Jesuit mothers gather for a day of reflection.
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The Jesuit Mother's Rosary group started the reflection with a rosary and collected prayer intentions.
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Fr. Frank Reale, S.J. begins the Mothers' Day of Reflection with a meditative song.
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Fr. Frank Reale, S.J. shares some reflections on the First Principle and Foundation of St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises.
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Fr. Frank Reale, S.J. then goes deeper into how to use the Spiritual exercises to promote healthy and holy relationships with God and others.
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Jesuit mothers enjoy Fr. Reale's reflections.
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Nepa Desai, Milagros Matthews, Cynthia Prater
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Jesuit mothers enjoy Fr. Reale's reflections.
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Karen Smith, Kelley Morgan, Nicole Ciaccio, Jennifer Kavanaugh, Colleen Peterman, Celynn Ducasse, Cynthia Prater, and Claudia Dusang
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Jill Stoner, Pauline Winston, and Dawn Gillen
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Donna Russo, Cindy Wooderson, and Alison James
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Ann Fitzmorris and Celeste Anding
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Roxanne Tortorich, Charlotte Chauhon, and Melissa Wender
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The mothers enjoyed a mass in the second-floor chapel.