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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 · 2h
We know that getting away for a retreat can be tricky, and so can setting aside time for prayer, which is why we are offering three online individually guided retreats in the coming months, starting with a 4-day retreat in Advent.
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Image of a candle, an icon and an open bible. Text: Online Individually Guided Retreat for Advent. 7-11th December 2025.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 13h
Reflect upon the providence and wisdom of God in all created things and praise Him in them all.
- St Teresa of Ávila
Image of fallen autumn leaves. Text: Reflect upon the providence and wisdom of God in all created things and praise Him in them all. St Teresa of Ávila
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 1d
In the Sunday gospel, Jesus offers a sobering illustration of the difference between what we in society uphold as noble, righteous and honourable, and the values of the Lord.
Prepare for Sunday with reflections by St Beuno's Outreach:
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Image of a man walking along a road. Text: ‘This man, I tell you, went home again at rights with God; the other did not. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.’ Luke 18: 14
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 1d
Our 4-day online retreat this Advent will offer you an opportunity to spend more time with God and listen to how God as at work in your life.
Find out more:
www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/onlin...
Image: an open bible, 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 · 1d
November is not far away, so if you're a chaplain or teacher planning for the next month, you might find our Resources for Schools portal helpful. You will find images, information about remembrance and prayers to use.
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A poppy field at sunset with two trees.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 1d
You too, in Jesus Christ, are being built into a house where God lives, in the Spirit.
- Ephesians 2: 22
An image of a beautiful bouse in the country with an apple tree in the foreground. Text: You too, in Jesus Christ, are being built into a house where God lives, in the Spirit. Ephesians 2: 22
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 2d
John found what he was searching for, without leaving home.
How a retreat in daily life can help you to encounter God.
Read more on our website:
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Mosaic of the face of Jesus from the Hagia Sophia.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 2d
Journaling enables us to review and notice patterns in our prayer that may help us to see how our relationship with God may deepen over time. Join us for an online retreat day in January to explore the gift of jounaling, led by Sarah Young.
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The Gift of Journaling. An online retreat day. Saturday 10th January 2026. 10am-4.15pm Image: a notebook with a pen.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 2d
He that made all things for love, by the same love keepeth them, and shall keep them without end.
- Julian of Norwich
Text: He that made all things for love, by the same love keepeth them, and shall keep them without end. Julian of Norwich Image: autumn landscape with sunset.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 3d
I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same
The Three in One and One in Three.
- St Patrick’s Breastplate
I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same The Three in One and One in Three. St Patrick’s Breastplate Image: light shining along a path through autumn trees
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 4d
'Often prisoners say that they emerge from the retreats feeling more hopeful, that they can see a way forward...'
Read more about the developments in our work in prisons in our latest news piece:
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A prisoner wearing a rosary and holding a postcard in a group prayer session.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 4d
How do I feel reading or hearing this psalm? Protected, comforted, safe, guarded, watched over … or something else?
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My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 120 (121) Image: a man sits on a rock overlooking mountains and forests in autumn.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 4d
And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily.
- Luke 18: 7
Image: people sitting in pews in a church. Text: And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Luke 18: 7
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 5d
'The Prison Retreat Week offered participants a profound spiritual experience, deepening their awareness in ways many had not encountered before.'
Find out more about the Jesuit Institute's Prison Project.
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A person wearing prison clothes and a rosary holding a postcard with an image of birds on it during a sharing session.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 5d
‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’
- Luke 10: 2

Today is the feast of St Luke, Evangelist.
A person holding a basket of ripe tomatoes from the garden. Text: ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’ Luke 10: 2
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
This Sunday’s readings speak about prayer, faith, and trusting in God’s help. They urge us to stay in close relationship with God, who always listens to us. Even when life is hard, God does not leave us alone.
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My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 120 (121) Image: a man sits on a rock overlooking mountains and forests in autumn.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
"When so much of life is given to labour and health in order to sustain basic needs, how can we find space and energy to pray and worship?"
John Francis Davies writes about his experience of a Retreat in Daily life led by the Jesuit Institute.
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Coming face to face with God
John Francis Davies found what he was searching for, without leaving home
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 6d
We recognise a tree by its fruit, and we ought to be able to recognise a Christian by their actions.
- St Ignatius of Antioch, whose feast is today.
Image: lemons growing on a tree. Text: WWe recognise a tree by its fruit, and we ought to be able to recognise a Christian by their actions. St Ignatius of Antioch
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
If you are looking for a way to enhance your skills in leading groups in prayer - whether because you're a chaplain, teacher, a catechist or lead a prayer group in your parish - then we have an online course for you!
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Image: a mural of Christ the Pantocrator holding the book of the gospels. Text: Encountering Jesus in the Gospels. How to lead groups in reflective prayer. Tuesday evenings online - starts 21st April 2026.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
The first step in contemplation is to consider steadily what God wants, what is pleasing to him… - St Bernard of Clairvaux
Image: a bench in a quiet corner of a park or garden. Text: The first step in contemplation is to consider steadily what God wants, what is pleasing to him… St Bernard of Clairvaux
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
This Sunday’s readings speak about prayer, faith, and trusting in God’s help. They urge us to stay in close relationship with God, who always listens to us. Even when life is hard, God does not leave us alone.
buff.ly/4dJDncn
My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 120 (121) Image: a man sits on a rock overlooking mountains and forests in autumn.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
This #PrisonWeek, read about how the Jesuit Institute's work with prisoners is helping them find clarity, hope and meaning.
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A prisoner sitting holding a postcard. The prisoner is wearing a rosary.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 8d
Let nothing trouble you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things pass away:
God never changes.

- St Teresa of Ávila, whose feast is today.
Let nothing trouble you, Let nothing frighten you, All things pass away: God never changes. St Teresa of Ávila Image: a sailing boat on a calm sea at sunset.
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 9d
If you work in a school as a teacher, a chaplain or a teaching assistant, you might like to know that we offer resources for schools via our website.
Take a look at what is on offer - from The Examen to a Christmas Carol Service!
www.jesuitinstitute.org/resources
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The Jesuit Institute @jesuitinstitute.bsky.social · 9d
I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. God has not created me for naught.
- St John Henry Newman
I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. God has not created me for naught. St John Henry Newman. Image: 3 people sitting on a bench overlooking the sea.
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