the Spiritual Exercises
of St. Ignatius

September 2008 – May 2009

RETREAT DIRECTORS:

Rev. Joan Stock
Barbara Ernst Kathy Pooler

God gave us life because God loves us. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit.

All the things in this world are gifts of God, presented to us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of love more readily.

In everyday life we must hold ourselves in balance before all of these created gifts.

Principles and Foundation
Adapted by Michael Weiller, S.J.

This “long retreat” is designed for those who are unable to take a month away for the thirty-day retreat.

The length of this retreat allows time for reflection and integration as indicated in the following format:

• A discernment interview, which will be arranged after receipt of completed application.
• Thirty sessions (22 weeks, 4 full days, 1 overnight) of contemplative prayer in an atmosphere of solitude, beauty and quiet.
• Nine individual spiritual direction sessions. Two group spiritual direction sessions at each weekly meeting.
• All materials will be provided.

RETREAT SCHEDULE: Sessions are Wednesday mornings from 10:00am–12:30am (individual spiritual direction appointments of 9 each are at 8:30am). There will be breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Three Wednesdays will be scheduled for full days from 9:30am–3:30am. The Exercises begin with an overnight retreat, September 23 - 24, 20078 (registration 5:00pm–6:30pm, retreat begins at 7:00pm and ends September 24 at 3:30pm). Retreat ends Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

COST:

$925.00 Fee includes discernment interview, all weekly sessions, individual direction, group direction, retreat days (room and board), and appropriate meals. (Payable: $75 deposit, $425 upon acceptance and $425 by October 15, 2008). ($50 deposit refund if applicant is not accepted into program

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