Faith Lived Through Service
Companion Reflections offer a glimpse into the lived experience of Ignatian spirituality. Through ministries of presence, justice, compassion, and accompaniment, Companions share how service has deepened their relationship with God and others.
My Hospital Ministry
Mark MacMahon
Hospital ministry became a blessing not only for the patients visited, but also a profound source of spiritual growth and gratitude.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Seafarer Ministry
John Claassen
Supporting seafarers during COVID through vaccine outreach became a globally recognized ministry of compassion.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Putting Our Faith Into Action
Marcos Herrera
Faith inspires service to migrants, prisoners, farmworkers, and marginalized communities through compassionate action.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Juvenile Justice Ministry
Joe Easley
Mentoring youth through Juvenile Hall ministry deepened faith and reinforced the value of relationships and accompaniment.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
My Prison Ministry
Anna Dorion
Prison ministry at San Quentin became a meaningful way to accompany and uplift incarcerated individuals.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Tamalada
Cathy Parent
Companions joined volunteers making tamales for farmworkers in Half Moon Bay as an act of service and solidarity.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Mental Health Ministry
Sharon Bouska
Ignatian Companions helped guide the discernment process that led to helping launch a Mental Health Ministry.
This ministry is for people who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals. The commitment is to monthly visits. PVS must meet federal requirements for service and provides training.
For more information, contact Phyllis Arnett,
Service Rooted in Prayer
Each reflection reminds us that accompaniment is not only about what we do, but how we are invited to see Christ in those we serve.
