Benedictine Sisters
of Watertown, SD
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.
2023 Opening Directed Retreat | August 20, 7:00 pm - August 26, 8:30 pm
This will be a time to orient you to the program.
Monthly Community Sessions | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
September 10, 2023
October 15, 2023
November 12, 2023
December 10, 2023
January 14, 2024
February 11, 2024
March 10, 2024
April 7, 2024
*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.
2023 Closing Directed Retreat | May 17, 7:00 pm - May 19, 4:00 pm
*Anyone unable to make the reatreat at this time can make arrangements with the director.
For eight months, an individual in the Journey Program commits to:
This Program:
A personal interview with the Program Director is required for application.
Qualifications Include:
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.