Silent Directed Retreat – Online Option
With Jaclyn Newns, Sister Margaret Scott, aci and Linda Robinson
Open Dates
Several times throughout the year, St. Raphaela Center offers multiday Ignatian retreats directed by the Center staff and visiting directors. This is a unique opportunity to spend time in silence and tranquility in order to listen more deeply to the quiet voice of God that speaks to each of our hearts. Our experienced spiritual directors on staff will accompany you throughout this privileged time of retreat in the Ignatian spirit.
If you have a place to make retreat and want to meet online with one of our Spiritual Directors, register for this online option, which will provide you with only Spiritual Direction via Zoom for your retreat.
Spiritual Directors
Jaclyn Newns
Jaclyn Newns identifies as an artist, retreat facilitator, minister and spiritual director. She leans into the vocation of creating spaces of beauty, introspection, reflection. Having studied the impact of visual arts on spiritual formation at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Jackie utilizes photography, watercolor, clay, and mixed media as approachable prayer practices, alongside the sharing of one’s narrative through spiritual direction. Since 2010, she has served educational and pastoral communities in the Philadelphia and Boston areas through retreats and presentations. Jackie enjoys companioning those looking to expand their images of the Divine, integrate creativity into their prayer…
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Jaclyn Newns identifies as an artist, retreat facilitator, minister and spiritual director. She leans into the vocation of creating spaces of beauty, introspection, reflection. Having studied the impact of visual arts on spiritual formation at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Jackie utilizes photography, watercolor, clay, and mixed media as approachable prayer practices, alongside the sharing of one’s narrative through spiritual direction. Since 2010, she has served educational and pastoral communities in the Philadelphia and Boston areas through retreats and presentations. Jackie enjoys companioning those looking to expand their images of the Divine, integrate creativity into their prayer…
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Sister Margaret Scott, aci
Dr. Margaret Scott, a Handmaid of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is an experienced spiritual director and retreat giver. Her fluency in several languages, international travel and mission work have provided her with a global view and understanding of the universal church. She is a regular speaker and writer on the Eucharist in different countries based on her studies and book: “The Eucharist and Social Justice”. Sister Margaret also writes regularly for a variety of magazines including The Way, Manresa and Testimonio. She is now engaged in writing a book on the ecological dimensions of the Spiritual Exercises. She is…
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Dr. Margaret Scott, a Handmaid of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is an experienced spiritual director and retreat giver. Her fluency in several languages, international travel and mission work have provided her with a global view and understanding of the universal church. She is a regular speaker and writer on the Eucharist in different countries based on her studies and book: “The Eucharist and Social Justice”. Sister Margaret also writes regularly for a variety of magazines including The Way, Manresa and Testimonio. She is now engaged in writing a book on the ecological dimensions of the Spiritual Exercises. She is…
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Linda Robinson
Linda received a master’s degree in Religious Studies/Ministry from LaSalle College, a master’s degree in Education Leadership from St. Joseph’s University, and Advanced Graduate Certificates in Spiritual Direction and Supervision from Chestnut Hill College. She has 20 years’ experience as a spiritual director and has served as a Program Presenter and Visiting Director, directing individuals and retreats at The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth for 18 years, and now at Daylesford Abbey. In addition to her spiritual direction/supervision ministry, Linda is an adjunct faculty member in Religious Studies at Chestnut Hill College. Having worked in education for many decades, and…
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Linda received a master’s degree in Religious Studies/Ministry from LaSalle College, a master’s degree in Education Leadership from St. Joseph’s University, and Advanced Graduate Certificates in Spiritual Direction and Supervision from Chestnut Hill College. She has 20 years’ experience as a spiritual director and has served as a Program Presenter and Visiting Director, directing individuals and retreats at The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth for 18 years, and now at Daylesford Abbey. In addition to her spiritual direction/supervision ministry, Linda is an adjunct faculty member in Religious Studies at Chestnut Hill College. Having worked in education for many decades, and…
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