Contemplations on Service & Spirituality
The Impact of IVC
Join us in making an immediate and tangible impact as we kick off our 29th program year in September!
Mixing paint and prayer, local artist Jennifer Richard-Morrow creates a stunning portrait of St. Ignatius for Ignatian Volunteer Corps Albany
Icons, a style of liturgical painting commonly associated with the Orthodox Church and monasteries, are as unique as the “image writers” who produce them. Meet Iconographer Jennifer Richard-Morrow who this year brought her years of work as an artist and a student of icon paintings to deliver an icon for the local chapter of the Ignatian Volunteer Corp.
IVC Continues to Unite our Members and Their Communities
As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, the hopefulness of Spring energizes us, and the human desire to gather together also grows stronger. That need to connect has always been at the heart of Ignatian Volunteer Corps; it motivates our members to go out into their communities to serve and join together in spiritual reflection. Undoubtedly, that spirit of connection drew you to IVC initially and inspired you to continue your involvement today.
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...