Friends Day of Prayer: Sr. Sara Dwyer
2026-12-02 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Walk in the Light of Jesus
Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and preparing that happens in the ‘darkness of winter.’ It is a season that embraces darkness, stillness, and reflectiveness. We will consider various aspects of life that reflect the Scriptural themes of Advent. God’s Word invites us to open to a new discipleship, where we can more fully see, understand, and walk the path of Light.
God’s voice is often faint or unclear because it isn’t what we expected or wanted to hear. Perhaps we have settled for a religious complacency overshadowed by comfort or conformity.
Holiness is a challenging mission. Advent reminds us we don’t journey alone. We so often need a faith community and trusted family and friends. We need to find companions to be with us on the journey, so we can, as Isaiah says, “walk in the Light of the Lord.” Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer.
All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation.
Sr. Sara Dwyer, ASC has been a member of the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ, an International Congregation, for 55 years. Sr. Sara has served in various adult faith formation positions during those years. She was a member of her congregational leadership team and served as their Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation contact for over 10 years. Sara served eight years as the Director of the Washington Retreat House in Washington, DC. In January 2025, she accepted a ministry role within her community, where she continues to offer retreats and other faith formation programs. Sara holds a master’s degree in Theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and a master’s in Education from Boston College. Sara enjoys interacting with people, reading, retreat ministry, and taking nature walks.

Testify to the Light: A Challenge for Christians
2026-12-04 16:00 - 2026-12-06 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
At this time in your life, what challenges come to you because you believe in Jesus’ witness?
Present-day realities — personally, nationally, and globally — invite us to “testify to the Light” in the midst of darkness as Jesus did. We are often faced with the unknown and unclear, which can stir doubt, confusion, fear, or complacency. Advent is a season that invites us to embrace darkness as a way of allowing LIGHT to illuminate the truth and shine through the darkness. We believe: Jesus “came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.” (John 1:7)
We will be in stillness and reflectiveness as we contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation and the hope and gratitude it offers us on our faith journey. May this retreat be an experience that enhances our faith journey, so we can more fully see, understand, and walk through Advent on the path of Light.
Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel on Sunday morning for those who would like to attend. Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer.
Note: This retreat has a natural flow from the Friends Day of Prayer on December 2 but adds more depth.
Sr. Sara Dwyer, ASC has been a member of the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ, an International Congregation, for 55 years. Sr. Sara has served in various adult faith formation positions during those years. She was a member of her congregational leadership team and served as their Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation contact for over 10 years. Sara served eight years as the Director of the Washington Retreat House in Washington, DC. In January 2025, she accepted a ministry role within her community, where she continues to offer retreats and other faith formation programs. Sara holds a master’s degree in Theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and a master’s in Education from Boston College. Sara enjoys interacting with people, reading, retreat ministry, and taking nature walks.

Advent Day of Prayer
2026-12-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
“The Lord will come and he will not delay.” (Cf. Habakkuk 2:3)
Advent is about waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus, commemorating his birth/first coming and also anticipating the second coming of Christ. But our Christian faith tells us that God is with us, already and still. This holy season invites us to encounter God in the present, in the day-to-day of our lives. Set aside some personal time and join us for a quiet day of prayer this Advent, a season of both hopeful waiting and encountering God who is ever present.
The day will begin with reflective input by Sr. Bernie, followed by time for private prayer and reflection, lunch in silence, the option of walking the labyrinth or beautiful grounds, journaling, or just relaxing with God. The atmosphere for the day will be reverent silence, which allows us to encounter God and be attuned to God’s promptings. There will be the opportunity to attend Mass if you wish. The day will close with us coming together to name the blessings of the day and for a closing prayer. Lunch is included. This will be a day of silence. Guided by Sr. Bernie Claps.
Sr. Bernadette Claps, MSW is a Sister of Bon Secours and provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction, Spirituality, and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.

Quiet Mornings - In Person Session
2026-12-08 09:30 - 10:45
Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held IN-PERSON on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
(It is also held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and 4th Saturday. Every virtual session is held from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.)
Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom sessions invitation for Virtual sessions.
Quiet mornings provide an opportunity for quiet – for reflection, prayer, listening, presence – in common with others. Perhaps you’d like to carve out time, but could use the support of a structure that is also flexible? Most of us could! And there is encouragement and strength in coming together in this way. You are welcome whenever matches your schedule/desire/need.
Each gathering is bracketed by an opening and closing prayer. The quiet hour at its heart is not scripted or guided. Each one enters the quiet and utilizes or follows it as she/he desires to do so. Some opt to journal, read, walk; to engage in meditation; imaginative prayer or centering prayer; art or collage; or physical movement. The commitment to enter the quiet with some regularity as an ongoing practice is the point. By doing so in companionship with others, we support each other’s journey just by willingly being present in God’s presence together, and hoping good for each other. In our closing prayer, we pray a blessing for each other. Please feel welcome! Guided by Joanne Cahoon.
Joanne Cahoon, D.Min. – spiritual director, retreat leader, coach – facilitates the Quiet Mornings.

In-Person Centering Prayer Session
2026-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Held IN PERSON on the:

2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm and
4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm.

For these in-person sessions, registration is required in advance, due by the Monday before each in-person session.
(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.)
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our openness, through receptive silence and restful surrender, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions, we will gather to pray together in silence, attentive to the stillness within, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion, if you would like.
Facilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.

Grief Retreat
2026-12-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
We’re so sorry, but the presenter originally scheduled to facilitate this retreat is unable to join us. We still plan to offer a Grief Retreat on this date. Please check back soon for an updated description and presenter bio.
Program description and presenter information coming soon. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Journeying to the Heart of the Nativity with a Celtic Spirit
2026-12-12 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
As you set your intentions this Advent to honor the Incarnation of God’s Love and celebrate the holiday season, what would it be like to do so with a Celtic spirit? What graces and gifts could be waiting for you at the heart of the Nativity by incorporating some of the rituals, music, and perspectives of the ancient Celtic way into your annual traditions?
Join us for a day-long retreat that invites you to explore Celtic spirituality with its intimate connection to the heartbeat of God and Mother Earth and its reverencing of the returning light at the Winter Solstice. Throughout the program, participants will be engaged in cherished Celtic legends about the birth of Christ and their intersection with various Christian saints from this tradition. Additionally, time will be spent participating in practices from Celtic spirituality that touch both the senses and the soul while offering moments for creating personal meaning.
During each of these activities and exercises, participants will have opportunities for contemplation and prayer, group dialogue, and mirthful expression related to all that is explored personally and within community. While this retreat is similar in theme to last year’s Celtic Advent retreat, the content offered will be different. Participants from the 2025 retreat are encouraged to register if interested. Lunch is included. Guided by Gordon Creamer.
In the Celtic spirit of blessing others:
The Light of the Christmas Star to you, the warmth of home and hearth to you, the hope of a childlike heart to you, and the joy of a thousand angels to you…

Gordon Creamer, MA, creator of the Mission Bridge, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville, MD. As a contemplative theologian and creative builder, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living, skilled nursing, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults, individuals with memory impairment, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion, end-of-life doula, and Reiki practitioner, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing, expanding, and flourishing. For more information, visit TheMissionBridge.com.

In-Person, Evening Centering Prayer Session
2026-12-22 19:00 - 20:00
Held IN PERSON on the

2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm and
4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm.

For these in-person sessions, registration is required and preferred in advance.
(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.)
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our openness, through receptive silence and restful surrender, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions, we will gather to pray together in silence, attentive to the stillness within, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion, if you would like.
Facilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.

New Year’s Eve Retreat
2026-12-31 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Humor and Laughter: Divine Gifts
Finding humor in both the joyful experiences and challenging situations in life — and embracing the freedom to laugh — are important elements of a healthy and balanced spirituality. The closing of one year and the opening of a new is a wonderful opportunity to explore our spiritual life through these elements. On this threshold of “what has been and what will be,” we will explore how the joyful sound of laughter calls us to action. We will discuss where humor can be a powerful testimony. We will answer together what it means to be a collective chorus and how we can make laughter an intentional practice. Bring the joys and sorrows of the year as we join with friends, old and new, to reflect, heal, look forward, and yes, have more than a few laughs! Lunch is included.
Andrea Springer, MA has spent many years in executive administration and formation. She is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, now Notre Dame of Maryland University, with both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Liberal Arts and Religious Studies. In addition to being a graduate of the University, she is an adjunct faculty member. Andrea designs and facilitates workshops and retreats for a variety of organizations and has been a popular presenter for Women’s Wellness and other Bon Secours retreats.

Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 OVERNIGHT Option
2027-04-25 16:00 - 2027-04-30 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This page is for the OVERNIGHT option for Cohort 8
(*recommended* for the most complete experience).
Please click the following links if you prefer the
COMMUTER option or the VIRTUAL option.

Lodging room check-in for overnight guests will begin at 4pm, and the program will start after dinner.
Intensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction
Course Description and Goals:
This will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations, discussions, and interactive experiences.
It is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them, including people who do spiritual direction online.
Course Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth, depth, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry.
-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction, noting the implications for both the director and the directee.
-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry, such as active listening and appropriate response.
Required Texts:
Henri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 2006.
Margaret Guenther, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications, 1992)
Recommended Reading:
Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (any edition)
Required Paper: A 6 to 8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it.

Cynthia Bourgeault, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications, 2001) ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3
Martin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford, 2006) ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3
Nancy L. Bieber, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9

Dates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1, 2027, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5, 2028, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work.
After You Register:

Complete an intake form, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.
Provide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.

The intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program, providing the best possible training for your future ministry.
Questions: If you have questions, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org.
Guided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps, CBS.
Kathleen Hope Brown, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University.
Sister Bernadette Claps, a Sister of Bon Secours, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.

Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 VIRTUAL Option
2027-04-25 16:00 - 2027-04-30 13:00
This page is for the VIRTUAL option for Cohort 8
for those unable to attend in person.
Please click the following links if you prefer the
COMMUTER option or the OVERNIGHT option.

Please plan to attend the virtual sessions in real time. The program begins at 7pm on the first day.
Intensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction
Course Description and Goals:
This will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations, discussions, and interactive experiences.
It is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them, including people who do spiritual direction online.
Course Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth, depth, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry.
-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction, noting the implications for both the director and the directee.
-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry, such as active listening and appropriate response.
Required Texts:
Henri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 2006.
Margaret Guenther, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications, 1992)
Recommended Reading:
Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (any edition)
Required Paper: A 6-8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it.

Cynthia Bourgeault, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications, 2001) ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3
Martin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford, 2006) ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3
Nancy L. Bieber, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9

Dates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1, 2027, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5, 2028, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work.
After You Register:

Complete an intake form, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.
Provide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.

The intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program, providing the best possible training for your future ministry.
Questions: If you have questions, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org.
Guided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps, CBS.
Kathleen Hope Brown, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University.
Sister Bernadette Claps, a Sister of Bon Secours, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.

Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 COMMUTER Option
2027-04-25 16:00 - 2027-04-30 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
This page is for the COMMUTER option for Cohort 8
for those who live locally and choose not to stay overnight.
Please click the following links if you prefer the
VIRTUAL option or the OVERNIGHT option.

The Commuter Option does not include overnight lodging or breakfast.
The program begins with dinner at 6pm on the first day.
Intensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction
Course Description and Goals:
This will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations, discussions, and interactive experiences.
It is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them, including people who do spiritual direction online.
Course Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, a student will be able to:
-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth, depth, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry.
-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction, noting the implications for both the director and the directee.
-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry, such as active listening and appropriate response.
Required Texts:
Henri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 2006.
Margaret Guenther, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications, 1992)
Recommended Reading:
Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (any edition)
Required Paper: A 6-8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it.

Cynthia Bourgeault, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications, 2001) ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3
Martin Laird, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford, 2006) ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3
Nancy L. Bieber, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9

Dates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1, 2027, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5, 2028, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work.
After You Register:

Complete an intake form, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.
Provide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.

The intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program, providing the best possible training for your future ministry.
Questions: If you have questions, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org.
Guided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps, CBS.
Kathleen Hope Brown, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University.
Sister Bernadette Claps, a Sister of Bon Secours, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.

8-Day Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat
2027-07-31 16:00 - 2027-08-07 13:00
The 8-Day Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat will be the only group in-house at the Retreat Center during these dates!
The Ignatian Directed Retreat will be privileged time for you to deepen your relationship with God. You will be assigned a trained spiritual director with whom you will meet briefly each day to discern the movements of God in your life as revealed through your prayer.
The “direction” of directed retreats is that of discovering and exploring your own journey in faith and life and what path better helps you go in the direction you seek and Jesus invites. Embedded in the tradition of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, your retreat is made with a retreat director who supports, listens, and has made the journey before. For those who are able, daily walks with Ignatian teachings will also be available. Aside from these daily conversations and the time you set aside for your own personal prayer, your retreat time is unstructured. Mass will be available throughout the week.
This is a silent retreat. Check-in begins at 4pm, and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. The retreat will end after lunch on Saturday.
Please check back for a list of directors and their bios.
