WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO MAKE THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT?
WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO MAKE THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT?
A guided experience using the Spiritual Exercises, written by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century, as a result of his own spiritual experience of encountering and befriending Jesus by praying through the Scriptures, empowered by the Holy Spirit, with his mind, emotions, and imagination. Ignatius shared his exercises with others, and out of this, a movement grew that eventually became the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Since the 16th century, the Exercises have been revised into a more accessible language, and many, many people have found these spiritual exercises to be transformative in their faith and lives.
The exercises take place primarily in your daily times with God over nine months, from late September through May, using the Ignatian prayer materials provided.
Nine video teachings, monthly one-on-one sessions with me as your Director, and nine Zoom gatherings with a cohort of people I lead through the Retreat are included.
WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO MAKE THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT?
WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO MAKE THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT?
WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO MAKE THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT?
The Ignatian Exercises facilitate truly knowing Jesus in experiential ways in our everyday lives, in contrast to just knowing about Jesus through Bible reading and study.
The journey through the Spiritual Exercises offers a deeper personal connection with Jesus and growth in awareness of God's loving presence in our lives.
The exercises provide a perspective shift to see God's constant, continual care for us.
The exercises can increase a new sense of feeling seen, safe, soothed, and secure in the presence of the Trinity in a profound way that no amount of counseling, training, or trauma work can conquer. Anxiety can dissipate in your soul as you enjoy God's nearness and withness, which is cultivated through prayer.
The exercises help the Scriptures become more alive, relevant, and available in real time.
The spiritual exercises promise to be a great blessing if you desire a deeper, more personal, experiential connection with Jesus.
WHAT QUALIFIES ME TO OFFER THIS RETREAT TO YOU?
WHAT QUALIFIES ME TO OFFER THIS RETREAT TO YOU?
WHAT QUALIFIES ME TO OFFER THIS RETREAT TO YOU?
I have been a practicing Ignatian-trained Spiritual Director for the past five years, trained by SoulFormation, an organization based in Portland, Oregon.
I recently completed the Retreat offered through SoulFormation. The Retreat was a meaningful, comprehensive, and engaging experience for me due to the thoughtful materials and videos provided, the leadership of my Spiritual Director, and the group gatherings with other participants.
As a result, I felt called to enroll in Dale Gish's training course to become a Retreat Director. I will complete the program summer 2024.
THE INVITATION TO YOU:
WHAT QUALIFIES ME TO OFFER THIS RETREAT TO YOU?
WHAT QUALIFIES ME TO OFFER THIS RETREAT TO YOU?
Starting in September 2024, I am offering this Retreat to those who God leads.
I am seeking eight participants to lead through the Retreat this year. I encourage you to pray about this invitation, asking the Holy Spirit to help you discern if this Retreat is something God is inviting you to enter into at this time.
Please email me with any questions you have and to set up a time to talk.
For a printable flyer with more details and dates,click here.
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Expectations For the 2024-2025 Retreat
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
Commit to an hour of dedicated time with God at least five days per week, using the Retreat materials and structure provided, plus 1-2 daily moments of Examen reflection.
Watch nine hour-long video teachings that will prepare you for the themes of the Retreat.
Gather nine times with me and other participants on Zoom during the Retreat. 2 ho
Commit to an hour of dedicated time with God at least five days per week, using the Retreat materials and structure provided, plus 1-2 daily moments of Examen reflection.
Watch nine hour-long video teachings that will prepare you for the themes of the Retreat.
Gather nine times with me and other participants on Zoom during the Retreat. 2 hours/each.
Meet one hour monthly individually with me on Zoom. Sharing is focused on your personal experience of the Retreat materials and your times of prayer and reflection.
Make this your primary spiritual discipline for the year.
As your retreat Director, I will...
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
Provide the materials and other information you will use to guide your prayer times. I will email these materials to you for you to print out.
Schedule, host, and facilitate the nine group gatherings.
Meet with you individually each month, plus an initial Zoom call to discuss your interest in the Retreat and any questions you have.
Pray for
Provide the materials and other information you will use to guide your prayer times. I will email these materials to you for you to print out.
Schedule, host, and facilitate the nine group gatherings.
Meet with you individually each month, plus an initial Zoom call to discuss your interest in the Retreat and any questions you have.
Pray for you and be available to you by email, phone, and text throughout the Retreat to respond to any concerns or needs you may have related to the Retreat.
Cost for the Retreat...
As a Retreatant, you are asked to...
Cost for the Retreat...
$120 paid monthly or a one-time payment of $1200. This covers nine or ten individual sessions with me, the nine group Zoom gatherings, regular communications from me via email, access to the videos, all of the Retreat materials, and my availability during the Retreat.
$120 paid monthly or a one-time payment of $1200. This covers nine or ten individual sessions with me, the nine group Zoom gatherings, regular communications from me via email, access to the videos, all of the Retreat materials, and my availability during the Retreat.
You may pay me via Venmo or I can invoice you with Square each month.
To register, please let me know via email by August 18th and pay $100 in advance for the first month by September 1st.
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