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An Ignatian School of Prayer

An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men

March 29 - 31, 2019

Groups Attending: Individuals, St. Peter (Geneva), St. Mary of Vernon

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

Summary

St. Ignatius of Loyola offered his Spiritual Exercises to help find souls find God in all things and grow in relationship with the Lord.  This retreat weekend will invite and offer opportunities to grow in methods of prayer that will help us walk with our Lord.  Come walk with us.

Description

This retreat includes several presentations, daily mass, 6 meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of  interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet. 

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. Each retreatant has their own bedroom. 

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Retreat Leader

Fr. Richard McGurn, SJ

Fr. Richard McGurn, SJ, M.A. Psych., M.Div, was ordained in 1975.  He directed the internship for spiritual directors at the Jesuit retreat house in Cincinnati.  He has served the major superior of the Chicago Jesuits as his executive assistant and as director of formation for young Jesuits preparing for ordination and ministry.  Just prior to coming to Bellarmine, he was superior of the Jesuit community at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL.