Vol. 7, Issue 1
October 2025
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY IN EVERYDAY LIFE Retreats and Programming for Fall 2025
HOW TO FIND US
The graces of our ministry and mission encourage participants to discern how and where God might be inviting greater openness to growth, leading to an increase in faith, hope and love. All are welcome!
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Monthly Spiritual Direction – An ongoing invitation for people of all faith backgrounds to sit one-onone with a trained spiritual director who will help you find the “life” in your life, to deepen your prayer journey and discover where and how God is inviting you. All seekers are welcome–no religious background necessary. Ten-Week Ignatian Encounter – Once a week for ten weeks, this one-on-one prayer journey walking with a trained spiritual director is available to students who are interested in deepening their relationship with God. No prior experience with Ignatian spirituality necessary. Aging With Grace – Open to retirees of all faiths, Aging With Grace continues and will meet weekly this Fall. Assigned readings and personal reflection guide participants through an exploration of the spiritual dynamics of growing older. Participants will be asked to purchase. Seeing with the Heart by Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ. Program registration fee is $40. To register, please email MCIS. Men’s Spirituality Group – The Men’s Spirituality Group meets monthly on Saturday mornings. Those gathered, spend time reflecting upon a piece of scripture and then sharing how it is reflected in their lives. Women’s Spirituality Group – Sacred Seasons invites women in midlife to gather monthly beginning this fall for reflection, conversation and spiritual growth. To register and for more information, please email MCIS.
MCIS HOURS The Murphy Center is open Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality @murphycenterfairfieldu
Advent Retreat for Women – Mark your calendar! The Women’s Advent Retreat is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, December 11, 2025. Registration information will be sent out in early November. Advent Reflections – You are invited to join our online Advent Reflection series beginning the first Sunday of Advent. These audio reflections are free and open to faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep. Registration information will be sent out in November. For more information and to register for programs, email mcis@fairfield.edu.
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The Murphy Center sees over 500 people monthly in spiritual direction.
Ignatius was the youngest of 13 children born into an aristocratic family in the Basque region of Northern Spain.
Located at the top of the Dolan House cupola sits an elephant weathervane.
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