While praying about where his next mission might be, Ignatius experienced himself being found like the lost sheep. Having begun his mission, he realized Jesus found him so that he might find others.
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Ignatius was born in Vung Tau, Vietnam. He came to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1990. He has bachelor's and masters' degrees in architecture from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Ignatius also has an MA in Social Philosophy and MA in Theological Studies from the Loyola University of Chicago. His ministries included Teacher Assistant at Arrupe College, Graphic Design for the Koble House's newsletters (Prison ministry), Facilitator for the Youth Faith Group, Teaching ESL and Tutor Citizenship for the Vietnamese Association in Chicago, and many more. In addition, he enjoys reading, team sports, musical instruments, and other forms of exercise.
Ignatius left the Jesuits in 2025.
Joined in 2022 3 posts inguyensj@thejesuitpost.org
Praying through Crisis? Try and Ride the Waves.
After a family tragedy, Ignatius got prayer advice from an unexpected source: the ducks on Lake Michigan.
When I felt God close, I knew I was on the right path
For our latest Jesuit 101 reflection, Ignatius, a first-time writer, reveals the waves of consolation and desolation he experienced on his novitiate pilgrimage.