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Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God while navigating the demands of everyday life? The Via program offers an introduction to Ignatian spirituality, a tradition rooted in the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and practiced by generations of people seeking to find God in all things.<\/p>\n
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