A Deep Dive Into Last Week's Triduum
An Ignatian, Semi-Silent Weekend Retreat for Adults
April 4 - 6, 2024
Groups Attending: Individuals
This retreat begins on Thursday, but there is still space available. To register, call the office at 847-381-1261.
Summary
Do you enjoy deep theological discussions? Scripture study that calls forth your depths? Reflections on liturgical rites of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter? Fr. Roc O'Connor, SJ invites you to come to Bellarmine to rest, pray, and reflect on “What just happened?” during Holy Week and Easter. Guided meditations, group sharing about Word and major liturgical symbols, and silent prayer are intended to open new depths to who the Christ is who died and rose from the dead. This retreat is great for those that work Sundays or volunteer at their church on Sundays and need a break after the season of Lent.
Note: This retreat is Thursday, April 4 - Saturday, April 6, 2024.
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.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Fr. Roc O'Connor, SJ
Fr. Roc O’Connor, SJ has served as a member of the Bellarmine Ministry Team since October, 2021. He also leads the children’s choir at St. Mary’s, Buffalo Grove for Wednesday morning Masses. Currently, Roc is also working on a book for adults regarding deepening our participation at liturgy. In 2020 OCP published his collection of eight new songs, All Shall Be Well: The Hand of God.