Journey into Spiritual Growth

The image of the path is symbolic of "Life's Journey." Each person's journey into the heart of God has its curves, rocks and moments of tremendous insight and joy. St. Ignatius of Loyola experienced all of these moments in his own journey. His awareness of God at work in his life led him to guide others on thier journeys as well. 

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are the product of his leading others through a month long pilgrimage of finding God in all things. In his widsom, Ignatius saw that many people could not take a consecutive month out of their lives. Consequently, the Nineteenth Annotation in his manual states the same blessings could be reaped in another way over a longer period. This is how we have configured the Journey into Spiritual Growth Program. 

Program Schedule 

2019 Opening Directed Retreat | August 11, 7:00 pm - August 17, 8:30 pm
        This will be a time to orient you to the program. 

Monthly Community Sessions | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
        September 8, 2019
        October 13
        November 10
        December 15
        January 12, 2020
        February 9
        March 15
        April 5
        *These days can be adjusted by the group. 

All Spirituality Center workshops and days of prayer offered throughout the year can be attened without extra cost. 

2020 Closing Directed Retreat | May 1, 5:00 pm - May 3, 2:30 pm 
        *Anyone unable to make the reatreat at this time can make arrangements with the director. 

Program Structure

For eight months, an individual in the Journey Program commits to:

• Opening and Closing Directed Retreats
• Daily Personal Prayer
• Assigned Scripture Reflections
• Weekly Personal Spiritual Direction Sessions
• Monthly Community Sessions 

This Program:

• Responds to individual needs. 
• Forms a community to support the conversion process. 
• Correlates with the liturgical year.

Admission Requirements

A personal interview with the Program Director is required for application.

Qualifications Include:

• A deeper desire for growth in prayer and a relationship with God. 
• A willingness to fully participate in all the structures of the program.

Donation

Suggested donation is $675. This includes room and board during retreats, stipend for weekly spiritual direction, expenses for community sessions and personal growth workshops. 

Donations may be given in installments. Scholarships are available.