Name: Recovery Retreat: For those in a 12 Step Program
Start: 2025-12-19
End: 2025-12-21
Location: Ignatius House

This weekend recovery retreat offers a safe, welcoming space for those in a 12-step program to deepen their spiritual journey through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. Grounded in the shared principles of self-examination, surrender, and spiritual connection, this retreat provides time for reflection, prayer, rest, and fellowship. Guided by experienced retreat directors who understand both the 12-step path and Ignatian tradition, participants will explore how God's grace and the wisdom of the steps can bring healing, freedom, and deeper serenity. Whether you're new to recovery or have been walking this path for years, this retreat invites you to listen deeply, be restored, and reconnect with your Higher Power. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This retreat is not suitable for anyone in acute withdrawal or initial stages of recovery. Please consult a behavioral health hospital. This retreat serves those seeking ongoing motivation for sobriety maintenance.

About Fr. Jim Fleming, Brad Hamrlik and Julia Maloney

Brad Hamrlik has served as a spiritual director since 2004 while earning his Certificate in Spiritual Direction at Loyola University in Chicago as a Jesuit in formation. He made the 30-day Silent Retreat form of the Spiritual Exercises and has led others through the 19th Annotation Retreat in Everyday Life form. Brad has served Ignatius House as a member of the Board of Directors. He also co-directed the Contemplative Leaders in Action program for young adults through Ignatius House. As a young adult “seeker”, Brad experienced God in many ways; but only after beginning spiritual direction with Sr. Pat Thompson did he begin to communicate with God in a two-way dialogue. “In all my Catholic upbringing, I never learned how to develop an actual relationship with God—I learned that from Sr. Pat and all the wonderful Jesuits I have encountered, as well as from all the beautiful lay folks dedicated to this ministry.” Brad is open to working with anyone seeking a deeper relationship with God. He has experience working with young adults; former, prospective, and current religious; and those in recovery. Brad lives in Roswell with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He enjoys sailing and nature.