The faith life of St. Ignatius Parish School is rooted in
Ignatian Spirituality. We celebrate the presence of God
everywhere; in ourselves, in others, in our daily lives, and in
our world.
sees life and the whole universe as a gift calling forth
wonder and gratefulness.
gives ample scope to imagination and emotion as well as
intellect.
seeks to find the divine in all things—in all peoples and
cultures, in all areas of study and learning, in every human
experience, and (for the Christian) especially in the person of
Jesus.
cultivates critical awareness of personal and social evil,
but points to God’s love as more powerful than any evil.
stresses freedom, need for discernment, and responsible
action.
empowers people to become leaders in service, men and women
for others, whole persons of solidarity, building a more just and
humane world.
From An Ignatian Spirituality Reader, edited by George
W. Traub, SJ.
What is “Magis?” [pronounced "màh-gis"] It is a Latin word for
“more,” and is taken from the motto of the Society of Jesus (the
Jesuits), “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” which is translated, “For the
Greater Glory of God.” Magis is a key element of Jesuit
spirituality, inviting us to do more and to become more in the
hope of offering greater service. The Jesuit tradition calls us
in all matters to seek the greater good, the magis and become men
and women for others.
We want to share this special prayer with all our
parents. The eighth grade class worked together to
write a modified version of the Prayer of St. Francis. They
used Ignatian ideas to add reflections to the prayer. They
led the school in this beautiful prayer after today’s
Mass.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Help our St Ignatius Community be mindful of
one another and Find God in ALL things.
