An Ignatian Response to the Migrant in Our Midst

St. Mark's College at UBC

How the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola can aid us in forming a response to our neighbors who have experienced migration?

As human mobility has intensified in recent years, more and more communities are engaged in conversations on the issue of immigration both on the local and national levels. Given the complexity of this reality, it can be challenging to navigate one's personal response to it.In this talk, Fr. Andrew Laguna will explore how the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola can aid us in forming a response to our neighbors who have experienced migration. Specifically, he will consider the themes of freedom, call, and discernment as they are developed within the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. His hope is that this Ignatian framework will offer helpful tools for a discerned response to those who migrate for anyone who desires to safeguard their dignity.We invite you to join us for this insightful discussion as we reflect on how the Ignatian tradition can guide our response to migration with wisdom, compassion, and justice!

<blockquote>Fr. Andrew Laguna, SJ is a Jesuit priest who has been a vocation promoter for Jesuits West since the summer of 2021. He was ordained in June of 2019, after which he served at Jesuits parishes in San Diego, southern Mexico, and San Jose. He has an M.A. in Philosophy from Saint Louis University and an M. Div from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. He currently enjoys his ministry of accompanying young men who are discerning religious life and promoting the charism of the Society of Jesus.</blockquote> This event is free to the public, but if you wish to support the Centre for Christian Engagement, please <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EEqqDKGah0t6OBPeWbHczEUGspkVR-xD6yg9Y-qRaAsME8lZ-MVMJBUNBkTaxtmuSVZqc-DRJTR9hOM_ove2Fikl3pvVnguTBbj8OMQpSgQ4C9C3-hkLAY30T9wd4romkXPMLqvzbDgZJAIBjY_D6S0EKfe2Q0OZJ-ZIY7isMo0virX8LxFtm4nMC_eT9B4X&c=l8V7xekIVON5GGR0OYarB5uixq8x0SNpO88f7iPftMct-plyNGmwdQ==&ch=9xopsjxztvGG0ccjdiOuOi1WpoRKJa1IAr2NVOqkT03NpCkflEuVvQ==" title="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EEqqDKGah0t6OBPeWbHczEUGspkVR-xD6yg9Y-qRaAsME8lZ-MVMJBUNBkTaxtmuSVZqc-DRJTR9hOM_ove2Fikl3pvVnguTBbj8OMQpSgQ4C9C3-hkLAY30T9wd4romkXPMLqvzbDgZJAIBjY_D6S0EKfe2Q0OZJ-ZIY7isMo0virX8LxFtm4nMC_eT9B4X&c=l8V7xekIVON5GGR0OYarB5uixq8x0SNpO88f7iPftMct-plyNGmwdQ==&ch=9xopsjxztvGG0ccjdiOuOi1WpoRKJa1IAr2NVOqkT03NpCkflEuVvQ==" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> and you can choose to apply your donation to the Centre by scrolling through the “fund” option. Thank you for your warm-hearted support for us and our events.

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