Directed by Fr. Jim Fleming, SJ

Join us as we consider the 500-year history of prayer in the Ignatian tradition. We will pray using some of the prayer techniques distinctive to Jesuit prayer. We will take a look at the man Ignatius, his influence in the world of spirituality, and how he inspired Pope Francis. The retreat combines elements of presentations by Fr. Fleming, guided prayer experiences, and time for one-on-one individual conversations with a spiritual director.  You will be introduced to (or reminded of) ways of praying that include The Examen, imaginative prayer with stories from the Bible, centering prayer, and quiet meditation. There will be opportunities for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

This is a silent retreat. Guests are expected to maintain a sacred silence throughout the retreat, including at meals, unless otherwise noted.

Rev. James J. Fleming, SJ is from the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus and has been a Jesuit priest for 25 years. He joined Ignatius House on Aug. 3, 2022 as Spiritual Director and Director of Mission Outreach. Previously, he was the executive director of Campion Conference & Renewal Center in Weston, Ma., and president of Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU). Before joining the leadership team at WJU, Fleming taught at Boston College (BC) and worked as director of mission assessment & planning in the Office of Mission and Ministry at BC, where he led a national research project related to the spiritual development of college students. While at BC, he served as spiritual director for student retreat programs and offered retreats and spiritual direction for faculty and administrators. He trained as a spiritual director at St. Bueno’s in Wales, UK, at Cova de Sant Ignasi in Manresa, Spain, and at the Jesuit School of Theology at the Santa Clara University where he earned a Master’s of Divinity with a focus in scripture and spirituality. He holds a Ph.D. in educational policy, organization, measurement, and evaluation from the University of California, Berkeley. He served as lecturer and the Director of the University Academy at the University of San Francisco, and as an instructor of Urban Education at SCU. Fleming is a member of the National Board of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, currently serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and previously served on the Boards of Nativity Prep Boston and Boston College High School.

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