During the liturgical season of Lent, many Catholics give things up - from avoiding Facebook to abstaining from the office candy jar for 40 days. The list is endless. But Lent isn't just about giving up.

It can also be used as an opportunity for growth in your spiritual life. Jesuit Father Greg Konz, Secretary for Higher Education, Finance and Advancement at the Jesuit Conference recently offered reflections on the four themes found throughout St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises, and how they can enrich our experiences as we move through the 40 days of Lent. And, check back in next week for a new reflection from Fr. Konz!

Jesuit Father Greg Konz Offers Lenten Reflections

For over 450 years Jesuit priests and brothers have lived an amazing story of serving the Church in new and unexpected ways. We are still men on the move, ready to change place, occupation, method--whatever will advance our mission in the Church. We are expected to do anything or go anywhere to teach Jesus Christ and preach his Good News.

Today that "we" has expanded to include men and women who share this vision of service to faith and to the justice that faith demands. Together Jesuits and lay partners place ourselves in the presence of the God who created all people and ask ourselves the questions that St. Ignatius suggested to his first companions during the period of prayer that led to their permanent companionship:


What have I done for Christ?

What am I doing for Christ?

What will I do for Christ?

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Jesuit Father Greg Konz Offers Lenten Reflections

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