Crossroads: The ISP Blog
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...
The Journey to Healing: Six Waypoints of Transformation
Over the past 25+ years, thousands of people have participated in ISP programs across the country. In their stories, we have seen a consistent pattern emerge. Transformation is not a one-time event or a straight line, but a rhythm people circle through as we grow —...
Witness to Hope: Angelica and Kevin Bring Ignatian Spirituality to Life
ISP alumni Kevin Graves and Angelica Santana share powerful stories of hope, healing, and leadership at the Ignatian Spirituality Conference.
Where the Margins Meet the Classroom: ISP Brings Authentic Encounter to Jesuit Schools
Two hundred high school students witnessed the power of spiritual companionship as Queen Brown, ISP Ambassador of Hope, shared her journey from homelessness to healing at Loyola Academy’s symposium.
ISP Featured on Podcast: The Unique Power of Spiritual Companionship & Shared Stories
Leading Organizations That Matter podcast spotlights ISP’s Christine Curran & alumni leaders on how Ignatian retreats turn homelessness and addiction into hope.
Network Facilitators Retreat: Building the Foundation for Transformation
Twenty ISP facilitators from seven cities gathered in St. Louis for transformational training that will impact hundreds of participants in recovery nationwide.
Opening Doors: A Look Back at Company of Grace 2025
Thank you. To every person who tuned in, donated, shared a story, or held the ISP community in your heart—Company of Grace 2025 was a moving reflection of what’s possible when we walk together in hope. Held virtually, this year’s gathering invited us deeper into the...
José Sánchez Joins the Ignatian Spirituality Project as Director of Communications and Marketing
The Ignatian Spirituality Project welcomes José Sánchez as Director of Communications and Marketing, enhancing its commitment to storytelling, spiritual healing, and strategic growth for people recovering from homelessness and addiction.
Chicago Winter Walk Roundup!
The Humboldt Park Orchestra provided the soundtrack for the inaugural Chicago Winter Walk on February 9th, and the Chicago Jesuit family came out strong to raise awareness about homelessness in Chicago! Inspired by similar walks in Boston and New York, the day...
Amanda’s Story
I never imagined my life would spiral into what it became. I'm Amanda, a mother of four, and for thirty long years, I battled with addiction, in and out of recovery programs. The pain of my struggles became too much to bear around my children. So, I made a...
