Directed by Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. Mercy - the Beating Heart of the Gospel The Gospel according to Luke has traditionally been identified as "the Gospel of Mercy." Throughout his book, Luke weaves together a braid composed of three qualities of mercy: compassion, forgiveness and service. During this retreat we will reflect upon...
Directed by Dr. Rob McDowell, PG Pope Francis's 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si' describes how our Sister, Mother Earth, "cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her." He asks that we change our hearts and minds in how we view God's Creation by drawing on centuries of Christian spiritual experience and informed by...
Directed by Fr. Jim Fleming, SJ Retreats at Ignatius House introduce participants to important principles of Ignatian prayer and engage them in meditations based on key aspects of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The retreats combine elements of both guided prayer experiences and individual one-on-one spiritual conversations with a spiritual director...
Directed by Mark Dannenfeser, MA, LPC The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment and personal growth. Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation...
Directed by Jean Heaton What Does Family Recovery Look Like? When you attend a 12-step meeting for the first time, you will probably hear a phrase to "put the focus back onto yourself". What does that mean? How can I possibly work on myself when my loved one is suffering? It all seems...
Directed by Lauren Morton “Love is an action, never simply a feeling.” ~~ bell hooks When I speak and you hear what I cannot articulate. When your presence is ministry for my soul and uplifts my heavy spirit. I can count on you to show up when the expectations aren't clear. You bear witness to my journey and hold...
Directed by Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. During this retreat, we will reflect on the Christmas Miracle as a miracle for all seasons not only for the Christmas Season. We will learn to listen for the Christmas Miracle present in our everyday lives and so celebrate Emmanuel, God-With-Us, every day throughout the year. ...
Directed by Alison Umminger Mattison and Jackie Sullivan An Advent Journey into God's Story and Your Own Deepen your journey into this Advent season through a combination of Ignatian meditation, visio divina, reflective journaling and SoulCollage®. We will reflect on how the season of Advent draws us deeply in God’s incarnational dream for...
Directed by Brad Hamrlik How do we understand the God we worship? How shall we engage or encounter the God who approaches us? God is revealed as a loving God, a faithful God, a caring God. “I have come not to condemn the world, but to save it.” In this retreat, let us explore God’s...
Directed by Fr. John Predmore, SJ Following through the movements of The Spiritual Exercises, we will use creative practices to heighten the experiences of our personal prayer. We will notice the gentle invitations of Jesus to enter deeper friendship through a practice of deep breathing exercises, a focus upon our senses, poetry selections, and...
