MISSION & MINISTRY SITES
"Cosmic Prayer, Personal Transformation and Global Unity: The Journey of Faith ~ the biblical tradition enlightened by the new universe story"
When: Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28, 2012
(Check-in Friday 4–6:00 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m.; depart Sunday after noon lunch)
Retreat Director: Rev. Bert Thelen, S.J.
(former Director of Campus Ministry at Creighton University and Pastor of St. John's Parish, Omaha, NE)
Where: Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh, WI
Cost: FREE
What to expect: Silent retreat with individual rooms and delicious meals provided; casual attire recommended.
- Register On-Line BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
- Space is limited. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome.
Retreat Schedule:
| Friday Evening: | |
| 4-6 p.m. | Arrival |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:15 p.m. | Retreat Information Session |
| 8:30 p.m. | Opening Conference……Silence Begins |
| Saturday: | |
| 7:45 a.m. | Optional Morning Prayer |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Retreat Conference |
| 9:30 a.m. | Personal Prayer, Reflection, and Private Spiritual Direction as desired* |
| 10:30 a.m. | Retreat Conference |
| 11:00 a.m. | Personal Prayer, Reflection, Private Spiritual Direction |
| Noon | Lunch…followed by time for personal prayer, reflection, and private spiritual direction |
| 3:30 p.m. | Retreat Conference |
| 4:00 p.m. | Personal Prayer, Reflection, and Private Spiritual Direction |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Healing Prayer Service |
| Sunday: | |
| 7:45 a.m. | Optional Morning Prayer |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Retreat Conference |
| 9:30 a.m. | Personal Prayer, Reflection, and Private Spiritual Direction |
| 11:00 a.m. | Mass (Silence Ends) |
| Noon | Lunch……Departure |
*More information regarding individual spiritual direction will be provided at the Friday evening retreat information session.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available throughout the weekend. Additional information will be provided at the Friday evening retreat information session.
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
The exercises are a pathway to recognizing God's activity in our deepest desires and growing in unity with God. Emerging from the experience of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, the Exercises provide a structured opportunity to mature in spiritual freedom and make choices that are responsive to God's call in one's life.