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The Jesuit Institute
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Based in the UK, we accompany, resource and inspire people and organisations to deepen their relationship with God in daily life.

A work of the Jesuits in Britain CIO | England and Wales 1207742 Scotland SC053495

https://www.jesuitinstitute.org/
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 25
We help people to grow in their spiritual lives, but rather than expecting them to come to us, we go out to where they are.

Read all about the Jesuit Institute on our website:
www.jesuitinstitute.org/about-us
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The power of the resurrection gives us hope in a situation where before we felt it was hopeless.
- Gerard W Hughes SJ
Image: a man in silhouette looking out to a sunrise on the horizon over the sea. Text: The power of the resurrection gives us hope in a situation where before we felt it was hopeless. Gerard W Hughes SJ
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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How do I feel when I read or hear of these catastrophic events in today's Gospel? Maybe upset or fearful ... Perhaps I ask for greater trust and hope. Or courage to be a faithful witness ..?
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You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21: 18 Image: sunset over London.
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The Lord will judge the world with justice, and the peoples with fairness.
- Psalm 98 (99)
The Lord will judge the world with justice, and the peoples with fairness. - Psalm 98 (99) People walking along by a river in a city in autumn
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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No sign of affection, even the smallest, will ever be forgotten by the Lord, especially if it is shown to those who are suffering, lonely, or in need.
- Pope Leo XIV
Image of a woman hugging another woman. Text: No sign of affection, even the smallest, will ever be forgotten by the Lord, especially if it is shown to those who are suffering, lonely, or in need. - Pope Leo XIV
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Let's review our day with God... breathe in God's love.

Why not share this prayer with others who may find a few moments of quiet reflection in God's loving gaze helpful?
Light a candle. Take a moment to let God look at you, Breathe in God's love... With your hand on your heart ask Jesus to bring to your heart the moment todyay for which you feel most grateful. Recall what was said and done in that moment. Enjoy the gratitude you feel again now. Breathe in its life. Ask Jesus to bring to your heart the moment today for which you feel least grateful. What was said and done in that moment? Let it be. Breathe in God's love just as you are. Speak to God about what you have noticed. Give thanks to God for your day. Ask for help for tomorrow.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Jesus, in the Gospel this Sunday, predicts the destruction of the Temple and other catastrophic events, as well as persecution and betrayal. He tells his disciples not to be afraid: this is not the end of the world, and he also promises to care for them.
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You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21: 18 Image: sunset over London.
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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If you are looking ahead to plans for the 2026, why not get your year off to a good start with an Online Individually Guided Retreat in January? www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/onlin...
A cup of tea/coffee and an open bible on a window sill. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for New Year. 18th - 22nd January 2026
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Our Advent Online Retreat (Individually Guided over 4 Days) is booking up fast, but there are still a few places available. Find some stillness in the approach to Christmas...
Find out more about it and book via our website:
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Image: an open bible with an icon and a candle. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for Advent. 7th - 11th December 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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My God, I adore your impenetrable and eternal designs,
to which I submit with all my heart.
- St Joseph Pignatelli SJ, whose feast is today.
My God, I adore your impenetrable and eternal designs, to which I submit with all my heart. - St Joseph Pignatelli SJ. Image: Mist over autumn trees.
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Our Advent Online Retreat (Individually Guided over 4 Days) is booking up fast, but there are still a few places available. Find some stillness in the approach to Christmas...
Find out more about it and book via our website:
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Image: an open bible with an icon and a candle. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for Advent. 7th - 11th December 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A huge thanks to all those who have contributed to our Prison Appeal. You can read more about the work we are doing in our recent news piece:
www.jesuitinstitute.org/news/from-be...
From bemusement to thanks - News
A year with the Jesuit Institute Prison Project team
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November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Do you love to write? Do you already use a journal as part of your prayer life, or is it something you'd like to try? The Jesuit Institute is offering an online retreat day on the theme of #journaling this January.
Read more:
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Image: a pen resting on a notebook. Text: The Gift of Journaling. An Online Retreat Day. Saturday 10th January 2026. 10 am - 4.15pm
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Where do you find unexpected signs of heaven, or God at work in the world around you?

I find a heaven in the midst of saucepans and brooms.
- St Stanislaus Kostka SJ, whose feast is today.
Image of a man hoovering a large church with sunlight shining thruogh the windows. Text: I find a heaven in the midst of saucepans and brooms. St Stanislaus Kostka SJ.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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As we come to the end of the liturgical year, the Church encourages us to look at our world, at the passage of time, and to ponder how we respond in trust to God’s faithfulness.
Prepare for Sunday with reflections from St Beuno's Outreach:
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You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21: 18 Image: sunset over London.
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Why not get your year off to a good start with an Online Individually Guided Retreat in January? The 4 day retreat will will offer you an opportunity to spend more time with God at the start of the new year, and listen to how God as at work in your life.

www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/onlin...
Image of a bible and a cup of tea on a windowsill. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for New Year. 18th-22nd January 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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How can you love someone and treat him or her unjustly? Take justice away from love and you destroy love.
- Pedro Arrupe SJ
How can you love someone and treat him or her unjustly? Take justice away from love and you destroy love. - Pedro Arrupe SJ Image of two people walking down a street
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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If you are following the COP30 climate summit, you might like to try these new Pray As You Go prayer guides.
Praying with Creation:
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You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21: 18 Image: sunset over London.
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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If you are discerning a call to undertake the Spiritual Exercises, but not sure if the Full Exercises in 30 Days is for you, why not take a look at our Hybrid Spiritual Exercises? You can find the dates and details of how to apply on our website.
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Image of a bird emerging from water and shaking its water droplets of its wings. Text: The Hybrid Spiritual Exercises. Online and Residential - begins June 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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As well as online retreats and retreat days open to everyone, we also run some online retreats for specific groups who we want to reach.These retreats might be suitable for you or someone you know in your parish or community. Help us spread the word!
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A winding road in the countryside.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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The road to peace involves everyone and leads to the fostering of right relationships between all living beings.
- Pope Leo XIV
The road to peace involves everyone and leads to the fostering of right relationships between all living beings. Pope Leo XIV Image: poppies in a field.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Do you love to write? In January we are offering an online retreat day to explore the gift of #journaling. Whether this is something you already do, or would like to give it a try, we hope you will find the inspiration you need.
Book now:
www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/pray-...
Image of a pen on top of a notebook. Text: The Gift of Journaling. An Online Retreat Day. Saturday 10th January 2026. 10 am - 4.15pm
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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If we are steadfast in our acknowledgement and love of Jesus, in him we win the victory he won, and receive the reward he has promised.
- St Leo the Great, whose feast is today.
Image of a wooden cross in a church. Text: If we are steadfast in our acknowledgement and love of Jesus, in him we win the victory he won, and receive the reward he has promised. - St Leo the Great
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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I am God’s building, God’s temple. What strikes me as I ponder this extraordinary truth? And how do I recognize and feel God’s Spirit living in me?
Pray with the readings for today's feast:
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Image: a man on a hillside looking at a view. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3: 16
November 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’
- John 2: 19
Image: light falling on a building. Text: Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ John 2: 19
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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The wonder of prayer is revealed beside the well where we come seeking water: there, Christ comes to meet every human being.
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2560
The wonder of prayer is revealed beside the well where we come seeking water: there, Christ comes to meet every human being. (The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2560) image: a person with hands cupped to collect water from a spout.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM