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Making Hope Real: A Live Virtual Retreat Presented by Becky Eldredge

A Virtual Day of Reflection for Adults

July 1, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Program Cost: $25.00

This retreat is currently at capacity or registration is closed. Please call the office at 847.381.1261 with questions.

Summary

With the reality of what we are facing in our lives, what others are facing around us, and what our world is facing together, how can we continue to have hope?

The Good News is that hope is infused in us by God alone. We do not hope alone. As Scripture reminds us, “We have this hope as an anchor, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19). Hope does not mean being naive or ignorant about what is happening in the world around us. Hope doesn’t invite us to stick our heads in the sand like an ostrich. It is not mere optimism. Hope invites us to see it all, as God does, and not get locked into the darkness. In this live virtual retreat, Becky Eldredge, spiritual director, retreat director, and author of Busy Lives & Restless Souls and The Inner Chapel, shows you how to make hope real, even when this season of life feels anything but hopeful.

Note: Two dates are available: Tuesday, June 30 evening retreat and Wednesday, July 1 morning retreat. The content presented during each retreat will be the same, but each retreat will be facilitated live via Zoom. The retreat will include three live talks, guided prayer reflections, silent prayer time (on your own), and electronic materials to support your prayer. Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ will welcome and pray with the retreatants.

Description

A day or evening of reflection, grounded in the Jesuit tradition, is a shorter version of the Ignatian Weekend Retreat. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, a day or evening program is sure to give you the peace and serenity needed to be still and to rest in God's loving embrace.

Your day or evening of reflection includes thematic talks from our skilled Retreat Leaders, time for private prayer, celebration of Mass and a meal.

Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas.  Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches. 

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Becky Eldredge

Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director passionate about inviting people closer to Christ.  She does this by accompanying people as they navigate deep waters of their faith lives through spiritual direction, writing, retreats, and as founder of Ignatian Ministries.  Becky lives in Baton Rouge, LA, where she meets with men and women of all ages for monthly spiritual direction and leads people through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She directs in-person days of reflections and retreats, as well as online retreats to make the Ignatian retreat experience accessible to all.  She is author of two award-winning books: The Inner Chapel and Busy Lives and Restless Souls.  Becky is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center teaching staff where she trains spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition.  She shares life with her husband, Chris, and their three children, Brady, Abby and Mary.   Learn more about Becky’s ministry at www.beckyeldredge.com.