Finding Hope in the Waiting

This retreat invites us into Advent’s rhythm of longing and expectation. Deeply incarnational and Ignatian, it is also about a God who is already here drawing near to us in the ordinary, the unfinished, and the human.

Retreats at Ignatius House introduce participants to important principles of Ignatian prayer and engage them in meditations based on key aspects of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The retreats combine elements of both guided prayer experiences and individual one-on-one spiritual conversations with a spiritual director as well as opportunities for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

About Steve Siler, MA

Steve Siler, a native of Ohio who has lived in Georgia since 1988, currently resides in Decatur. His spiritual journey has been shaped by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Ignatian spirituality, and his love of nature. As a child, his first awareness of God came while gazing at the stars. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Atlanta for 17 years, where he was deeply influenced by the Black Catholic worship experience. Today, he attends St. Thomas More Parish with his wife and children. Steve has worked in the nonprofit sector for 35 years, most recently with Mercy Care in Atlanta.

Weekend Advent Retreat: The God Who Comes Close