Ministries
LLS Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities to foster personal and spiritual growth as well as opportunities to foster a more inclusive faith community.
First Reflections - At the beginning of each week, LLS students come together on Zoom to read and to share initial reflections on the upcoming Sunday scriptures.
Ignatian Heritage Month - Each November, LMU celebrates our Ignatian heritage with special events that help foster a greater understanding of our LMU mission and identity. LLS Campus Ministry collaborates with LMU Mission and Ministry in sponsoring these opportunities.
Jesuit Alumni of LLS - Each semester, alumni of Jesuit schools who are part of the LLS Community gather for lunch and to be in conversation with a special guest speaker.
LLS Campus Ministry News - At the beginning of each week, an e-newsletter is sent to the LLS Community highlighting spiritual, pastoral, and cultural matters which are of significance for the LLS Community.
Mass and Breakfast Conversations - Four times during the academic year, LLS alumni and LLS friends come together for an early morning Mass in the Chapel of the Advocate, followed by breakfast and a conversation with a guest speaker in Burns Lounge.
Meet and Greet Give-Away Tables - Several times during the academic year, LLS Campus Ministry sponsors a table at Merrifield Hall North to meet the Chaplain and to give-away snacks, pamphlets, books, etc.
Pastoral Counseling - The Chaplain is available for short-term, confidential, one-to-one meetings to assist an LLS Community member through a conflict or crisis.
Spiritual Direction/Spiritual Accompaniment - The Chaplain is available for an ongoing, confidential, one-to-one meetings to accompany a member of the LLS Community in their faith journey, prayer, and discernment.
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola - This is a school of prayer based on a series of prayers, meditations, and contemplations to help people deepen their relationship with God and to be of greater service.
Challenge/Desafio - This is a 36-week daily reflection program beginning in early Fall.
Meeting Christ in Prayer - This is an 8-week daily prayer and meditation program offered during the Season of Lent.
Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL)/19th Annotation Reteat - This is an individually-directed, 6-8 month daily prayer, meditation, and contemplation program that is arranged with the Chaplain.