Since the mid-seventeenth century when Jean-Pierre Medaille, S.J. and six women crossed paths in LePuy, France, Ignatian Spirituality has permeated, influenced, empowered and been evident in the personal lives and ministerial endeavors of Sisters of St. Joseph.

Ignatian Spirituality can be experienced in innumerable ways, whether it be personal prayer, communal prayer, the 30-Day Spiritual Exercises in a Retreat Center, the 19th Annotation Spiritual Exercises within the context of your daily life, a 4-day or 8-day Directed Retreat, an 8-month Spiritual Direction Internship Initiative, a 60-minute spiritual direction session, a quick glance at St. Joseph Retreat Center's gorgeous vistas or hours contemplating such beauty.

June 21 - July 24, 2009 (33 days)
Joan M. McCarthy, CSJ
($1980)
SPECIAL REGISTRATION FORM

The Thirty-Day Spiritual Exercises is a very special, spiritual experience. It is necessary to have made several 8-day Directed Retreats and to be receiving individual spiritual direction in preparation for this experience. The application process is more extensive than it is for other, shorter directed retreats. A completed application form, an autobiographical sketch and two recommendations are required before acceptance is possible.
Please note that space will be limited, as retreatants on eight-day experiences will also be at the Retreat Center during this time. Therefore, space is limited and we ask that all applications be submitted as soon as possible and no later than April 1.

This retreat will begin with arrival on June 21 after 3:00 P.M. Dinner will be served at 6:00 P.M. followed by a general meeting at 7:15 P.M. The next day there will be a general session in the morning. Retreat will begin after dinner. The retreat will end with an afternoon liturgy on July 22 followed by a reflective day to help you process and share some of your experience before returning home. Departure will follow an 8:30 A.M. liturgy on July 24. Your participation in the full experience is required. Please make your travel plans with these schedule details in mind.

September - May
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES NINETEENTH ANNOTATION RETREAT
Joan M. McCarthy, CSJ

The Nineteenth Annotation Retreat is an alternative way to experience the full Spiritual Exercises while remaining at home and continuing one's normal routine. Retreatants commit to one hour of daily prayer, a review of prayer and approximately 30 weekly, individual sessions with the director. This is a very special, sacred spiritual experience. It is necessary to have made several 8-day Directed Retreats and to be receiving individual spiritual direction in preparation for this experience. The application process is more extensive than it is for other, shorter directed retreats. A completed application form, an autobiographical sketch and two recommendations are required before acceptance is possible.

Cost: Nineteenth Annotation Retreat: approximately $1280

APPLICATION FOR RETREATS
ON SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

RECOMMENDATION FORMS

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