The Landscape of Discipleship according to St. Ignatius
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
December 3 - 5, 2021
Groups Attending: Individuals, St Basil (formerly the Don Goodwille group)
This retreat is currently at capacity or registration is closed. Please call the office at 847.381.1261 with questions.
Summary
On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we come to the conclusion of the special “Year of St. Joseph,” proclaimed by Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter “Patris corde,” With a Father’s Heart. God invites all men to have a father’s heart — whether or not they happen to have children! In companionship with St. Joseph and the Holy Family, on this retreat we will explore a Father’s heart.
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
Since 2018, and with his provincial’s direction, Roc O’Connor, SJ has been composing and writing nearly full-time. In June of 2020 OCP published his collection of eight new songs, All Shall Be Well: The Hand of God. During the lockdown from COVID he submitted a three year writing project on liturgical spirituality for publication. It twins with his article to be published in Worship magazine, July 2021.