Crossroads: The ISP Blog
Where the Margins Meet the Classroom
Ignatian spirituality is supposed to be lived. ISP alumni are walking into Jesuit high school classrooms and showing students what that looks like, carried by their own experience of recovery, faith, and community.
Kindle the Fire: Join Us for Company of Grace 2026
Company of Grace 2026 takes over a glass-blowing studio in Chicago’s West Loop on April 23. A fireside conversation on spiritual recovery, featuring Illinois’ Chief Homelessness Officer, the leader of a $40M housing campus, and ISP’s Ambassadors of Hope. In-person and free livestream options available.
A Circle of Hope at Humboldt Park: Chicago Winter Walk Recap
Nearly 200 walkers gathered in Chicago to support our unhoused neighbors. Read about the vibrant community spirit, Reggie’s moving witness on recovery, and how we reached our $12,000 goal to provide “scaffolding for the soul.”
The Missing Link in Clinical Care: Why a New Orleans Director Bets on “Spiritual Scaffolding”
Bridge House Executive Director Kevin Gardere explains how ISP retreats provide the “spiritual scaffolding” that improves recovery retention and impresses clinical auditors.
Walk With Us: Taking Steps of Hope at Winter Walk 2026
Walk with us this winter as we take steps of hope toward ending homelessness. Join the ISP team in Boston or Chicago on Sunday, February 8.
The Patience to Hear: Seeing the Person Behind the Enemy by Fr. Bill Creed, SJ
In a polarized world, listening is a radical act. Fr. Bill Creed, SJ invites us to practice H.O.P.E. and trust the “slow work of God.”
Donor Spotlight: Why Our Family Gives to Make ISP’s Programs Possible
My relationship with the Ignatian Spirituality Project began with a simple act of gratitude, a gesture that would ultimately shape my family’s commitment to service.
The Journey to Healing: Finding New Meaning & Walking with Others
“Healing happens in relationship. None of us are on the path alone.” For Kevin and Amy — married for 27 years and companions in both struggle and hope — addiction, homelessness, and recovery have marked their journey. Together, they show us what it means to find new...
The Journey to Healing: Sharing Story & Deepening Relationships
“Sharing my story from the beginning was so important because it pushed me to touch on those things that hurt so bad that I never wanted to talk about.” Alice’s words reveal a truth at the heart of healing: our stories — including the wounds we would rather bury —...
The Journey to Healing: Seeking Change & Encountering Hope
“I knew I didn’t want to go back to the way I was living.” These words, spoken by Claire, an ISP alumna and leader from Houston, echo what so many feel at a turning point in life — when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of change. Her story...

