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SUMMARY:Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio: Spanish Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Listening to God like Ignatius ~ Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio\nSpanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat \nObjective: The Hispanic Ministry Team of OIS (Office of Ignatian Spirituality)\, designed “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” as an experience of Ignatian Spirituality for beginners. \nDuration: It is a weekend retreat\, starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon with the celebration of the Eucharist. \nMethodology: The retreat introduces moments of silence in a progressive manner. \nAfter each moment\, the person is offered time to pray\, reflect\, and is invited to share with the whole group the “fruits” of the moment of prayer. \nDuring the weekend\, each person has several opportunities to participate and share in small groups of Spiritual Conversation. \nEach participant has also an opportunity for individual spiritual conversations. \n“Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” consists of nine segments called “moments” that introduce Ignatian principles\, and ways of praying through guided contemplations\, reflections\, meditation\, and silence. Retreatants pray about their own history\, their identity\, how they relate to the world\, the meaning of silence\, their free time\, their relationship with Jesus\, Ignatius’ story\, and their call to service. \nCost: $260 for an individual room; $445 total for a double room; $170 for commuters \nDeposit: $50 to reserve a space \nREGISTER by March 1
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/escuchando-a-dios-como-ignacio-spanish-weekend-retreat-2/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
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SUMMARY:Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo: Spanish Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Heart Like Yours ~ Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo\nSpanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat \nEl Retiro Ignaciano Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo nos invita contemplar el Sagrado Corazón\, que nos revela el amor y la identidad de nuestro mejor amigo...Jesús. Un fin de semana de renovación espiritual y encuentro con Dios a través de la espiritualidad ignaciana. \n“Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo” es un retiro diseñado especialmente para personas hispanoparlantes\, ya sea que estén comenzando o que ya practiquen la oración y reflexión ignaciana. No se requiere experiencia previa—solo un corazón abierto y disposición a escuchar. \nQué puedes esperar\nEste retiro de fin de semana comienza el viernes por la noche y concluye el domingo con la celebración comunitaria de la Eucaristía.\nLos participantes son introducidos de forma progresiva a la oración ignaciana a través de segmentos guiados de los Ejercicios Espirituales—llamados “momentos”—que incluyen: \n\nContemplaciones y meditaciones guiadas\nOración en silencio y reflexión personal\nConversaciones espirituales en grupos pequeños\nOportunidad de acompañamiento espiritual personal\n\nCada momento invita a los participantes a encontrarse con Dios y escucharlo a través de distintas fuentes: la historia personal\, el Examen\, las Escrituras\, la libertad interior\, la relación con Jesús\, la vida de Ignacio y nuestro llamado al servicio. \nEl silencio se introduce gradualmente\, creando un ambiente de paz que facilita escuchar la voz de Dios. \nYa sea que estés explorando tu fe por primera vez o buscando profundizar tu vida espiritual\, este retiro te ofrece un espacio acogedor para crecer\, reflexionar y conectar con Dios de una manera significativa y personal—como lo hizo San Ignacio. \nCosto: $260 para habitación individual; $445 total para habitación para dos personas; $170 para retiro sin estadía \nDepósito: $50 para reservar espacio \nHay becas disponibles. Escribe a director@straphaelacenter.org \nInscripciones hasta el 2 de noviembre
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/un-corazon-semejante-al-tuyo-spanish-weekend-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
CREATED:20250628T194004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T194004Z
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SUMMARY:Orando como Ignacio: Spanish Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Praying like Ignatius ~ Orando como Ignacio\nA Spanish Ignatian Retreat for Adults \nSi nunca has vivido un Retiro Ignaciano\, o has escuchado sobre San Ignacio de Loyola y la Espiritualidad Ignaciana… \n¿Te gustaría aprender de qué se trata?... \nEl Centro de Retiros Santa Rafaela\, en Haverford\, PA\, de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y el Ministerio Hispano Ignaciano de la Provincia del este de los Jesuitas anudan esfuerzos para compartir este gran tesoro para nuestra vida espiritual. \nPara adultos 18+ años. \nSábado 30 de agosto\, 2025 \nDe 8am a 4pm \nHay becas disponibles. Escribe a director@straphaelacenter.org \nInscríbete antes del 25 de agosto
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/orando-como-ignacio-spanish-day-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T130000
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SUMMARY:Retiro Ignaciano de 8 días para Religiosas
DESCRIPTION:Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio\n25 de agosto al 1ro de septiembre 2025\nCasa de Retiros Santa Rafaela\n616 Coopertown Road\, Haverford\, PA 19041\n\nEste retiro está basado en los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola. La Espiritualidad Ignaciana ofrece diversas oportunidades\, formas de orar y acompañamiento espiritual.\n\nLa hora de llegada es de 10:00 am a 11:00 am el lunes 25 de agosto y termina a la 1:00 pm del 1ro de septiembre.\n\nPara más información: Sindy Collazo\nscollazo@jesuits.org\n\nCosto: $650.00 por persona\n\nEste retiro se ofrece gracias a una colaboración entre el Centro de Retiros Santa Rafaela y el Ministerio Hispano de la Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana\, Jesuitas Provincia del este USA.\n\nINSCRIBETE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/retiro-ignaciano-de-8-dias-para-religiosas/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program,Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T130000
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SUMMARY:The Retreat That Never Ends: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day preached retreat will provide space for people of all backgrounds to experience Ignatian Spirituality. We will begin to explore the Spiritual Exercises through a series of daily presentations\, along with opportunities for reflection and prayer. This compilation of meditations\, prayers\, and contemplative practices were developed by St. Ignatius Loyola to help us deepen our relationship with God. The Spiritual Exercises grew out of Ignatius’s personal experience\, as someone seeking to grow in union with God and discern God’s Will. The retreat is divided into four parts. The first part will offer a time of reflection on our lives in light of God’s boundless love for us and a call to follow him. The meditations and prayers of the second part will teach us how to follow Christ\, as his disciples. During the third part\, we will meditate on Christ’s Last Supper\, Passion\, and death as the ultimate expression of God’s love. In the fourth part\, we will meditate on Jesus’ resurrection and his encounters with his disciples. As we walk with the risen Christ\, we set out as pilgrims on the road to love and serve him in concrete ways in our lives in the world\, through an integration of contemplation in action\, prayer and service\, guided by our emotions and reason. \nRegister here by July 1
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/the-retreat-that-never-ends-the-spiritual-exercises-of-st-ignatius-of-loyola/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T110000
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SUMMARY:Guided Retreat: Praying with Our Senses
DESCRIPTION:Stop\, Look\, and Listen...and Smell\, and Taste\, and Touch: Praying with Our Senses\n“The five senses are the ministers of our soul.” - Leonardo DaVinci \nIn his Spiritual Exercises\, St. Ignatius of Loyola recommends that we pray with scripture by putting ourselves in the scene and contemplating the scene with our senses - what do we see\, hear\, smell\, etc.? During this guided retreat\, we will explore\, engage\, and pray with a different sense each day and allow our senses to minister to our souls. Mary Pollini will offer input\, including how our senses “work” and have developed over millennia\, stories relating to our senses\, and sensory experiences.  \nSuggestions for prayer relating to the day’s sense will be provided\, including  exploring sensual memories\, scripture passages\, poems\, and reflections. Each day will conclude with the group coming together to gather the graces of the day\, to share how God was present in prayer\, and to honor each sense. Retreatants may also schedule optional individual spiritual conversation/direction with Mary.   \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/guided-retreat-praying-with-our-senses/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
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SUMMARY:Walking with the Pilgrim: A Guided Ignatian Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Reflections on the Life of Ignatius \nDuring this weekend\, we will explore some of the events which shaped the spiritual journey of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Along the way\, we will be introduced to his graced moments\, challenges and faith\, with an emphasis on how we can incorporate some of the principles of the Ignatian Exercises into our daily lives and personal prayer practice. There will be a series of short presentations\, along with opportunities for silent reflection. We will end with a focused Examen and Blessing. \nDate: May 23-25\, 2025 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm; Ending May 25 after lunch \nREGISTER\nNote: We will also be offering a silent weekend option simultaneously\, with or without spiritual direction. This type of retreat will offer a space of prayer and silence to listen more deeply to the voice of God within\, and to share what is heard during this silence with an experienced spiritual guide. \n 
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/walking-with-the-pilgrim-a-guided-ignatian-weekend-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
CREATED:20250320T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T202452Z
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SUMMARY:Praying with Ignatius on the Way of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:St. Ignatius has provided us with some insightful ways of proceeding in relating to God and traveling with Jesus as our companion. As we approach Holy Week\, in the spirit of “3rd Week Grace” of the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius\, we will prayerfully explore the journey of Jesus centered around the Stations of the Cross. Through this classic Lenten prayer practice\, we invite you to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s Passion\, with your imagination and faith. There will be time for reflection and sharing of our prayer experience. Please gather with us for this evening of contemplation\, as we join Jesus on the road to Calvary. \nFacilitators: Joe Schad\, SJ & Kathy Benham\, IHM \nRegister here by April 6
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/preparing-for-holy-week-with-ignatius/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
CREATED:20240809T203520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T193720Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting Christ in Prayer: 18th Annotation Group (8 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Christ in Prayer is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola\, which is a tried-and-true method of spiritual renewal. By means of prayer\, reflection and faith sharing\, Meeting Christ in Prayer will introduce you to various ways of praying and will help you to form regular habits of prayer\, providing you with an opportunity to encounter Christ anew\, while experiencing the support of your sisters and brothers on your spiritual journey. \nNo prior experience in praying with others is needed for you to enjoy and benefit from Meeting Christ in Prayer. What the program asks of you is your personal commitment to faithfully spend at least twenty to thirty minutes in daily prayer\, to keep a journal of thoughts and reflections during this prayer time and to attend eight\, one-hour-and-fifteen-minute weekly meetings of small-group prayer\, discussion and faith sharing. \nEach week\, for eight weeks\, you will meet in a small group of six to ten participants to pray together and grow in faith. At these meetings\, members will be invited to share a significant experience they had during their prayer or daily life that week—something that moved or challenged them\, caused a new awareness\, or indicated a connection between their life and the life of Christ. This particular type of discussion—commonly known as “faith sharing”—is a form of spiritual conversation and is the core of the weekly meeting. Sharing is voluntary\, but highly encouraged. Regular attendance at meetings is expected\, however\, if you miss a meeting\, you can keep up with the group by using your participant guide. \nThe schedule of this series will align with the liturgical rhythms of Holy Week and Easter\, helping to enter more deeply into those experiences. \nTuesdays from 7-8:30pm\, in-person at St. Raphaela Center \nMarch 18 to May 6 (8 Weeks) \nFacilitators: Joe Schad\, SJ & Kathy Benham\, IHM \nCost: $75 (8 sessions; includes participant guide) \nRegister Here by March 10
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/18th-annotation-group-meeting-christ-in-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Directors: Apply for a Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:This online practicum will explore the content\, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life.  It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday life of a retreatant.  Growth in the  knowledge and understanding of Ignatian Rules for Discernment will unfold the appreciation of the art and skill of spiritual discernment. \nRequirements for admission: \n\nCompleted a Formation Program for Spiritual Direction\nReceives monthly Spiritual Direction\n\nMeeting with at least two persons for monthly ongoing spiritual direction and receiving monthly supervision\n\nMade the complete Spiritual Exercises either in the Thirty-Day Directed Retreat or the 19th Annotation Retreat\nWill direct at least one retreatant who will make the retreat from September to May and who can meet with you on a weekly basis (if you do not have your own retreatant\, the Center may be able to find one for you)\n\nDates / Times: 3rd Sunday of the month (12pm to 4pm ET) from September 2025 to May 2026 \nCost: $900  Scholarships available! \nRequirements for the practicum: \n\nA person who feels called to make the 19th Annotation Retreat and requests you as his/her director.  Retreatant and director meet weekly.\nA book report on the life of St. Ignatius.\nMonthly attendance at and participation in class.\nProcess notes for Disposition Days and for each Week of the Exercises\nAn in-class presentation.\nMonthly readings for class.\n\nIf you are interested\, please register and send a letter of intent including your desire to participate in this Practicum to Michelle Cimaroli\, aci (mcimaroli@straphaelacenter.org).  A Zoom interview with the facilitator\, Linda Robinson\, will complete your application process. \nWe will accept a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12. \nPlease make application on or before July 15\, 2025. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/spiritual-directors-apply-for-a-practicum-in-giving-the-19th-annotation-2025-26/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program,Online,Spiritual Director Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
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SUMMARY:Busy Person's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Busy Person’s Retreat is an experience designed to support you to connecting with God in your daily\, ordinary life.  During these days\, you will be encouraged to take the time to pray on your own for about 30 minutes each day.  Daily 30 minute meetings with your spiritual director either in-person or via Zoom are also intended to help you as a daily check-in\, ideally bringing you to a deepening of your prayer life. While there are many forms of prayer and everyone prays in their own way\, this retreat experience may help you to better understand the range of prayer practices available to you. Through this program\, you will be introduced to various Ignatian prayer practices\, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises. \nThis is a great opportunity to slow down before things pick up even more during the busyness of the holiday season. Choose either a 3-day or 5-day option. You may also want to spend a day or part of a day in the quiet of the Center.  November 17-19 are all quiet days if you would like to spend time in the chapel or enjoy a meal. \nIf the dates listed don't work for you\, feel free to register suggesting dates in the comments field\, and we'll work to have a director available for you! \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/busy-persons-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T025502
CREATED:20240711T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T030830Z
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SUMMARY:Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio: Spanish Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nListening to God like Ignatius ~ Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio\nSpanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat \nObjective: The Hispanic Ministry Team of OIS (Office of Ignatian Spirituality)\, designed “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” as an experience of Ignatian Spirituality for beginners. \nDuration: It is a weekend retreat\, starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon with the celebration of the Eucharistic. \nMethodology: The retreat introduces moments of silence in a progressive manner. \nAfter each moment\, the person is offered time to pray\, reflect\, and is invited to share with the whole group the “fruits” of the moment of prayer. \nDuring the weekend\, each person has several opportunities to participate and share in small groups of Spiritual Conversation. \nEach participant has also an opportunity for individual spiritual conversations. \n“Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” consists of nine segments called “moments” that introduce Ignatian principles\, and ways of praying through guided contemplations\, reflections\, meditation\, and silence. Retreatants pray about their own history\, their identity\, how they relate to the world\, the meaning of silence\, their free time\, their relationship with Jesus\, Ignatius’ story\, and their call to service. \nCost: $250 for an individual room; $425 total for a double room; $160 for commuters \nDeposit: $50 to reserve a space \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/escuchando-a-dios-como-ignacio-spanish-weekend-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
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SUMMARY:Application for Spiritual Directors: Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2026-27
DESCRIPTION:This online practicum will explore the content\, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life.  It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday life of a retreatant.  Growth in the  knowledge and understanding of Ignatian Rules for Discernment will unfold the appreciation of the art and skill of spiritual discernment. \nRequirements for admission: \n\nCompleted a Formation Program for Spiritual Direction\nReceives monthly Spiritual Direction\n\nMeeting with at least two persons for monthly ongoing spiritual direction and receiving monthly supervision\n\nMade the complete Spiritual Exercises either in the Thirty-Day Directed Retreat or the 19th Annotation Retreat\nWill direct at least one retreatant who will make the retreat from September to May and who can meet with you on a weekly basis\n\nDates / Times: 3rd Sunday of the month (12pm to 4pm ET) from September 2026 to May 2027 \nCost: $900 \nRequirements for the practicum: \n\nA person who feels called to make the 19th Annotation Retreat and requests you as his/her director.  Retreatant and director meet weekly.\nA book report on the life of St. Ignatius.\nMonthly attendance at and participation in class.\nProcess notes for Disposition Days and for each Week of the Exercises\nAn in-class presentation.\nMonthly readings for class.\n\nIf you are interested\, please register and send a letter of intent including your desire to participate in this Practicum to Linda Robinson (sd@straphaelacenter.org).  A Zoom interview with Linda will complete your application process. \nWe will accept a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12. \nPlease make application on or before July 1\, 2026. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/a-practicum-in-giving-the-19th-annotation-2026-27/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program,Online,Spiritual Director Formation
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annotation\nThis retreat follows the entire 30-day Spiritual Exercises retreat\, but is adapted to be made during “daily life”\, that is\, without taking a month off of work or studies or family.  Retreatants meet once a week with their spiritual director (in-person or online) to review their prayer and to receive material for the following week of prayer.  It is expected that the retreatant would set aside 1 hour of prayer a day\, plus 15 minutes for the examen at the end of the day.  While it is usually better to begin this retreat in the early fall so that the retreat follows the flow of the liturgical year\, a 19th annotation retreat may be begun at any time during the year.  This can be determined with your spiritual director. \nA sliding payment scale is available. \nContact Sr. Michelle Cimaroli\, acj by email (mcimaroli@straphaelacenter.org) or phone (610-642-5715) for more information about the 19th Annotation. \nClick HERE to submit an inquiry about registering for the 19th Annotation.
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/spiritual-exercises-in-daily-life/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T150000
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SUMMARY:Encounters with Jesus: An Ignatian Contemplation Prayer Series for Lent
DESCRIPTION:During his public ministry\, Jesus did more than just preach.  In fact some of the best lessons we can learn from him are those taught through his encounters with the different people he met on the road.  In his travels\, Jesus met the poor and the rich\, the sick and the healthy.  He not only responded to those who reached out to him\, but also knew how to reach out to those who were unaware of what they needed from Him.\n\nThis 3-part series will highlight some of these encounters and\, by using St. Ignatius of Loyola’s imaginative form of prayer\, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves fully in each encounter – we will be there -- and have our own private meeting with Jesus!  Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in Ignatian prayer or are engaging with it for the first time\, this series will aim to help enrich your life of prayer and your relationship with Jesus through guided practice in this unique prayer form.  Adoration will be available in the Chapel following each gathering until 5:40pm\, for additional time for personal prayer.\n\nMarch 5 from 3pm to 4:30pm: Introduction to the Series\n\nThis session will be recorded for those who are unable to make it and want an introduction to this prayer form for any of the following sessions. There will be no introduction to Ignatian Contemplation in either the 2nd or 3rd sessions.\n\n 	Ignatian Method of Contemplative Prayer\n 	The Samaritan Woman at the Well\n\nMarch 12 from 3pm to 4pm: Readiness to Hear Jesus’ Invitation\n\n 	The Paralytic at the Pool\n 	Jesus Meets Zacchaeus\n\nApril 2 from 3pm to 4pm: Courage to be Whole - Two Courageous Women\n\n 	Woman Bent Over\n 	Woman with the Hemorrhage\n\nPlease bring a Bible and a journal with you. \n\nCost: $10 per session   \n\nFull series (3 sessions): $25\n\nUniversity students or members of post-grad service programs:\n\nCost: $5 per session   \n\nFull series (3 sessions): $10\nRegister
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/encounters-with-jesus-an-ignatian-contemplation-prayer-series-for-lent/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T160000
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SUMMARY:Silent Contemplative Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This weekend retreat\, led by Fr. Paolo Gamberini\, SJ\, will be guided by the spiritual practice of absolute silence and loving attention\, while also engaging in contact with nature. \nThe prayer of silence or quietness is a simple and loving gaze of the Presence in the present moment\, a loving attention to God's presence\, and a sweet rest of the soul in Him. As clearly stated in the Jesuits’ writings of Lallemant\, De Clorivière and De Caussade\, this prayer is a way of total surrender to God\, without images or content. In this prayer of silence\, the soul forgets all things\, and as much as possible\, lets go of any memory and attachment to all creatures. At the Presence of God\, each one remains in silence and places on standby all his/her acts of all faculties. As Mary kept everything in her heart\, so we too are called to pay attention to and be born of God\, becoming the Mystery that dwells in our secret. \nDuring each day\, there will be common sitting meditations\, varying in length. In these moments\, instructions regarding breathing and relaxation of the body will be given; each one is invited to remain silent with the help of a simple word to be repeated or remaining in simple and pure non-objective loving attention. \nAfter each meditation\, there will be a time for sharing in the group\, how the meditation was in its technical aspects. The meditations will be integrated with walking meditation in nature\, listening to the sensations of redundancy that the prayer of quietness produces. Every day there is an instruction on the contemplative method and some reflections from the Bible and mystical texts of different religious traditions. There will be opportunity to have individual sharing moments with the Instructor. The Sunday Eucharist will be celebrated in a contemplative style. \nGuidelines for the Weekend \nSitting is done on a chair\, a cushion or prayer bench:  you may bring  your own if you wish. Wear comfortable\, loose clothing and easy walking shoes. Bring a light blanket or a shawl\, since your body temperature may cool down while sitting. Since we will stay shoeless during the time of contemplation\, bring wool socks to keep your feet warm. Refrain from wearing "noisy" clothing (e.g.\, nylon\, corduroy\, jeans) items that jangle\, and watches that beep. No use of cellular phones will be allowed during the time of meditation and any kind of spiritual reading. For any questions\, please contact: pgamberini@sju.edu \nDate: February 24 - 26\, 2023 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nRegister
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/silent-contemplative-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Raphaela Center\, 616 Coopertown Road\, Haverford\, PA\, 19041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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