Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House

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"Pray, Rest & Reflect at Your Own Pace:" Individually Directed Weekend Retreat for Men & Women

An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Adults

September 18 - 20, 2020

Groups Attending: Individuals

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

Summary

Come make a weekend retreat at your own pace. Embark on a prayer journey to help you notice God stirring the depths of your heart. Enjoy the beauty of our 80 acres while listening to a recorded retreat or enjoying the quiet on your own.

Each day you will have the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, enjoy the serenity of our grounds, meet with a spiritual director, and spend time in silent prayer and reflection. A holy hour, morning and evening prayer, and confessions are additional options.

NY Times best-selling author Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ's audio retreat with 8 talks will be available for download if you would like to follow along on your own preached retreat that weekend. Our staff will walk you through how to download the recorded audio retreat onto your smartphone. Bring your own headset.

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.

You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.