Contemplations on Service & Spirituality
With one foot raised – Meet Spiritual Reflector Ann Hodgson
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
Meet Ignatian Volunteer Dan Persico
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
With one foot raised – Meet Spiritual Reflector Ann Hodgson
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
Lenten Prayerful Resources
The story of Jesus’ transfiguration forms the basis for two proposals that Pope Francis asks us to consider in his 2023 Lenten Message, Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey. Pope Francis said that God commanded the disciples on Mount Tabor as they contemplate Jesus...
A Momentous Year for IVC by Mary McGinnity, President/CEO
A new IVC year has begun, an occurrence that never fails to fill me with hope and optimism! In the past year, we continued to grow and expand the IVC community; our region directors welcomed 204 new members to the service corps, helping us break above pre-pandemic...
Identity, A Lifelong Journey
When we think of our identity, it likely brings up very personal, specific feelings. Identity is a word we use to define the core of who we are, the values we espouse, and the traits we wish to embody. Our identity is unique to each of us. But give the concept more...
God numbers the stars, and gives to all of them their names. – Psalm 147: 4
Dear Friends of IVC Albany, Just over 500 years ago, St. Ignatius of Loyola began his spiritual journey when he was hit, literally, with a cannonball. The effect of this “cannonball moment” was so spiritually transformative that the ramifications are still evident...
Invisible Words – An Exercise in Empathy
Sometimes we see something often enough, even a sight that carries immense pain and suffering, that we begin to become numb to it. We let our minds wander; we tune it out. It's not our proudest moment, but it's not intentionally cruel. It's a symptom of the...
IVC: Faith and Dignity Through Community by Mary McGinnity, President/CEO
When I say, "You matter," how does it make you feel? How would you respond? The teaching of our faith – the teaching of all faiths really – reflects a divinity that loves humanity. “And God so loved the world”, “This is my beloved son”, “As my Father loves me, so I...