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<p><span>Rooted in the Jesuit and Catholic tradition and inspired by the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Gathering Graces invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and recognize moments of grace in their relationships, experiences, challenges, and joys.</span></p>
<p><span>Through meaningful conversations, personal stories, and spiritual reflections, the podcast explores faith and meaning, Ignatian discernment, leadership, community, social justice, compassion, and what it means to live as people for and with others.</span></p>
<p><span>Whether you are familiar with Ignatian spirituality or encountering it for the first time, Gathering Graces offers an opportunity to deepen your spiritual awareness, find inspiration, and discover God in all things.</span></p>
<p><span>Join voices from the Fairfield University community as we reflect on life's important questions and explore how faith can transform the ways we live, love, lead, and serve.</span></p>]]></description>
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<p>Drawing on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Marcy invites listeners to slow down, reflect on their everyday experiences, and recognize the moments of grace that emerge through relationships, challenges, joys, and uncertainties.</p>
<p>Discover how Gathering Graces will bring together voices from the Fairfield University community to explore faith, spiritual discernment, leadership, compassion, justice, and the importance of becoming people for and with others.</p>
<p>The episode also introduces the podcast's inaugural Advent reflection series, beginning November 29, 2026, and continuing daily through Christmas Day. Members of the Fairfield University community will share reflections inspired by daily Scripture readings, offering opportunities for prayer, contemplation, and spiritual growth throughout the Advent season.</p>
<p>Join us as we begin this journey of reflection and discovery, guided by a central Ignatian question: Where is God meeting me in my life today?</p>
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<p>Discover how Gathering Graces will bring together voices from the Fairfield University community to explore faith, spiritual discernment, leadership, compassion, justice, and the importance of becoming people for and with others.</p>
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Drawing on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Marcy invites listeners to slow down, reflect on their everyday experiences, and recognize the moments of grace that emerge through relationships, challenges, joys, and uncertainties.
Discover how Gathering Graces will bring together voices from the Fairfield University community to explore faith, spiritual discernment, leadership, compassion, justice, and the importance of becoming people for and with others.
The episode also introduces the podcast's inaugural Advent reflection series, beginning November 29, 2026, and continuing daily through Christmas Day. Members of the Fairfield University community will share reflections inspired by daily Scripture readings, offering opportunities for prayer, contemplation, and spiritual growth throughout the Advent season.
Join us as we begin this journey of reflection and discovery, guided by a central Ignatian question: Where is God meeting me in my life today?]]></itunes:summary>
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