Despite our best efforts, our lives can become chaotic and messy, leading us to feel as though God is distant and unavailable. Ignatian spirituality, however, teaches us that God holds us close, loves us, and desires the best for us at all times—even in the midst of chaos. Join authors Fr. Brendan McManus, SJ, and Jim Deeds for a webinar about how we can and must learn to pause prayerfully and recognize God’s presence as an anchor amid life’s storms.
Finding God in the Mess
A Webinar with Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus, SJ
October 16, 2024
Jim Deeds is a husband and father from the wonderful and wounded city of Belfast, Ireland. He works as an author, poet, retreat giver, and pastoral worker across Ireland and beyond. He enjoys playing music and walking the streets and hills in his native city, drawing much of the inspiration for his writing from his life experience and from finding God in the sounds and sights, people and events around him. Jim is passionate about creating sacred space where people can pray, relax, and come to know the great love God has for all creation.
Brendan McManus, SJ, is an avid hiker whose love of pilgrimage emerged during his Jesuit training when he and a companion begged their way across northern Spain. In 2011 he walked the Camino de Santiago in memory of his brother who died by suicide. He currently works in spirituality in Dublin and is the author of several books, including Redemption Road and The Way to Manresa.
Together, Fr. McManus and Deeds authored Finding God in the Mess: Meditations for Mindful Living.
Finding God in all things most times could be very difficult especially when we are right in the mess but when we move out of the scene we feel the most loving care of God.
I’m Irish decent. Married the best man in the world from Dublin. God took him 14 years ago I still miss him dearly. Visited Eire many times I keep in touch. In my 90th year. I love Ireland. Pls pray for me for a little better health. Thanks. Patty
I’m from Australia, but born in Canada and looking forward to the retreat. If times are an issue I will hope able to listen to the recording. blessings
I will not be attending the live session but look forward to receiving the link to the recorded program.
I signed up but missed the seminar . How can I listen to it now? Bless you!!
Karen, this webinar will be on October 16, so you haven’t missed it. But if you can’t attend the live event, look for the recording link in your inbox later this week.
Denise Gorss
IgnatianSpirituality.com Editor
Thanks. Looking forward to this special package.
Looking forward from Japan, Okinawa
Definitely a lesson we can learn.
I will not be able to attend the live session but am looking forward to viewing the recorded message.
Thanks
Jennifer D’Souza
Our country is in chaos right now and it’s making many of us anxious and afraid of what’s coming. I’m Irish and therefore am tickled that this webinar is presented by two fellow Irish. Slainte!
Thank you for the invitation. I cannot wait.
Looking forward.
Thank You.
Looking forward to the session.
I will not be able to attend the live session but am looking forward to viewing the recorded message.
I’m born in Belfast myself .
Pretty special place
Pretty special people