About Hearts on Fire
The Board of Directors of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality (LIS) created the Hearts on Fire (HOF) fundraising event in 2003 to annually recognize outstanding Christians whose contributions to spirituality, community service, and Christian leadership have been inspired by their formation in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Spiritual Exercises form the basis of the Institute’s vision, mission, and broad array of multicultural and ecumenical services and programs. To learn more about the awards, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Dress Code
The dress code for the event is business casual. The event will be held outdoors in the open air with some tables situated on the lawn. Please consider the outdoor setting when selecting your attire to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the evening.
Menu
Charcuterie Display (All Box Options Include This)
Triple Cream Brie, Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Gouda, Beecher's Flagship Cheddar, Busseto Prosciutto, Hobbs Red, Wine Cured Salami, Fig Jam, Pistachios, Grapes.
Sandwich Box (See Options Below)
Stockyard Prime Rib of Beef: Served on a French Roll with Natural Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Served on the Side
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Vegetarian: Grilled Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Onion, Roasted Bell Peppers Served with a Cilantro Latin Pesto Spread on a French Roll. Served with Summit House and Fusilli Pasta Salad
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Vegetarian/Gluten Free: Portobello Mushroom Tower. Served with Fruit
Entertainment
The Natalie Jacob Quartet has performed at numerous venues, private parties, and corporate events across Southern California and has been featured twice in the KJAZZ festival on the Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa. LIS is excited to have them back for our event. Click here to learn more about Natalie Jacob.
The Awards
Hearts on Fire Award
Four criteria are used to select the award recipient(s). First, the candidate must be formed in Ignatian spirituality. Second, the candidate must exemplify the Ignatian ideal of finding God in all things, i.e., live the Spiritual Exercises on a daily basis. Third, the candidate must be engaged in the service of faith to others. And fourth, the candidate’s sphere of influence must be one which is compatible with Ignatian ideals and which aligns with the vision and mission of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality.
Writer's Award in Spirituality
In 2005, the Board of Directors of the Loyola Institute for Spirituality (LIS) created the Writer's Award in Spirituality, to be given to someone who has demonstrated excellence in furthering the spiritual teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola through writing. The Writer’s Award is customarily bestowed along with the Hearts on Fire Award during the annual fundraising dinner celebration.
Love in Action Award
In 2001, LIS created the Rosita Diaz Amor en Acción (love in action) Award to honor an exceptional Latino(a) for outstanding service to the Hispanic community of Orange County. However, LIS and Orange County are enriched by multiple cultures beyond just Hispanic. It was important to broaden the scope of the award to recognize the exceptional generosity and spirit from a wider variety of cultures. In doing so, it was renamed the Love in Action Award and it will be presented each year to a person (or persons) identified by the staff, and approved by the Board of Trustees, who collaborates with LIS in ministry throughout the year and who in doing so also serves the greater community.