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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 Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 16h
In the lead up to Prisoners' Sunday, which is tomorrow, our Prison Project team spoke to Vatican News about how we support those affected by imprisonment. You can read more about our work and listen to the interview by following the link:
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 19h
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall come my help? My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
- Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall come my help? My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121 Image: mountains in the distance looking blue with wooded foothills in the foreground.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 1d
"I felt accepted and listened to. Our conversations led me to think about my relationship with God at a deeper level."
- Feedback from an online retreat participant.

Find out more and book:
www.jesuitinstitute.org/events?type=...
Image of a burning candle in front of an open bible. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreats. 7-11 December 2025, 18-22 January 2026, 16-23 May 2026.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 1d
In everything you do, see God as your witness.
- St Augustine of Hippo
In everything you do, see God as your witness. St Augustine of Hippo Image: a crowd of people walking along near Westminster Station in London.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 2d
May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed.
- St John Henry Newman, whose feast is today.
Image: sunset over London. Text: May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed. St John Henry Newman
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 3d
Let us not hide the talent that God gave us on the day of our baptism and let us truly live the beauty and responsibility of being a prophetic people.
- St Oscar Romero
Text: Let us not hide the talent that God gave us on the day of our baptism and let us truly live the beauty and responsibility of being a prophetic people. St Oscar Romero Image: a group of people on an autumn walk in countryside with trees.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 4d
Mary is that wondrous union of grace and freedom, which urges each of us to have trust, courage and participation in the life of God’s people.
- Pope Leo XIV

Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Mary is that wondrous union of grace and freedom, which urges each of us to have trust, courage and participation in the life of God’s people. Pope Leo XIV Image: a statue of Mary in a church with candles in front of it.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 5d
In the latest Imagine, you are invited to encounter God as the Divine Artist who wishes to paint your portrait. Will you accept?
Watch on Vimeo:
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Text: We are God's work for art. Ephesians 2: 10. Image: a woman artist splashing paint.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 5d
I ask for the grace to choose what is more for the glory of God and for the salvation of my soul.
- St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises 152
Image: a young man kneeling praying in a church. Text: I ask for the grace to choose what is more for the glory of God and for the salvation of my soul. St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises 152
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
Our Online Individually Guided Retreat can help you set aside some time for prayer and reflection at this busy time of year.
These 4-Day retreats are suitable for those new to guided retreats, or those who have done a retreat before.
Find out more and book:
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Image: a bible open on a table with an icon and a lit candle. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for Advent. 7th - 11th December 2025.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
I am reminded to be more aware of the gifts of the Spirit, to fan them into flame. What particular gift do I feel I have received? I ponder what this may mean in my life today.
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Image: a man standing in front of an altar at prayer. Text: By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:14
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
‘If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea”, and it would obey you.’
- Luke 17: 6
Image: a mulberry tree with blue sky behind it. Text: ‘If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea”, and it would obey you.’ Luke 17: 6
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
If you missed yesterday evening's Imagine, you can now catch up on Vimeo.

In this season of Creation, you are invited to encounter God as the Divine Artist who wishes to paint your portrait. Will you accept?

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A woman with paint on her hands. Text: We are God's work of art. Ephesians 2: 10
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures.
- St Francis of Assisi – The Canticle of the Sun

Today is the feast of St Francis of Assisi.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
The Second Reading this Sunday warns Timothy never to be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord. He has been given the gift of the Spirit, which he must continually enliven, relying on God’s power in times of trial.
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Image: a man standing in front of an altar at prayer. Text: By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:14
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
We must perform all our works in God and refer them to his glory so that they will be permanent and stable.
- St Francis Borgia SJ, whose feast is today.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 9d
If you missed yesterday evening's Imagine, you can now catch up on Vimeo.

In this season of Creation, you are invited to encounter God as the Divine Artist who wishes to paint your portrait. Will you accept?

vimeo.com/1123687252?s...
God as a portrait artist | Imagine
In this season of Creation, you are invited to encounter God as the Divine Artist who wishes to paint your portrait. Will you accept?
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 9d
The angels, how they have endured me, and looked after me, and prayed for me!
- St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises 60
The angels, how they have endured me, and looked after me, and prayed for me! St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises 60 Image: statue of an ange at prayer
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 10d
This Sunday, our readings lead us to consider the gift of faith, to ponder our trust in a faithful God, and to ask for the strength to offer humble service.
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Image: a man standing in front of an altar at prayer. Text: By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:14
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 10d
Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
- St Thérèse of Lisieux, whose feast is today.
A couple walk in a park at sunset hand in hand, with other people walking along too. Text: Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love. St Thérèse of Lisieux
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 11d
Our Online Individually Guided Retreat can help you set aside some time for prayer and reflection at this busy time of year.
These 4-Day retreats are suitable for those new to guided retreats, or those who have done a retreat before.
Find out more and book:
buff.ly/RbLk4VB
Image: a bible open on a table with an icon and a lit candle. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for Advent. 7th - 11th December 2025.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 11d
Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.
- St Jerome
Text: Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ. St Jerome. Image of an open bible on a table with plants in the background.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 12d
In this season of Creation, you are invited to encounter God as the Divine Artist who wishes to paint your portrait. Will you accept?

Join Melissa Pearce for our guided online prayer session Imagine on Wednesday 1st October at 8pm (BST).

www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/imagi...
A open bible with an autumnal scene in the background.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 12d
This Saturday join Vron Smith for an an online retreat day especially for you to set aside time with God while making.

There’s room for all kinds of creative expressions - just bring yourself and some materials to make with, and we will do the rest!

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Collage of 4 different types of craft. Text: An Online Retreat Day for Makers. Saturday 4th October 2025. 10 am - 4.15pm
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 12d
Remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- Hebrews 13: 2

Today is the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels.
Remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13: 2 Image: carved statues of three angels in a church.
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