Lent isn't a time for punishment, but a path to spiritual freedom. This retreat takes a journey from the heaviness of fear and resentment into the light of purpose and mission. Drawing deeply from the wisdom of the Spiritual Exercises, we will explore how to detach from the "thorns" choking our spiritual lives, find God’s presence even in the darkness of the cross, and embrace a mission fueled by love rather than obligation. Come discover the freedom to let go of what binds you and the courage to say, "Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.

This is a silent retreat. Guests will be supported in keeping a sacred silence throughout the weekend, including at meals.

About Andy Otto, MA

Andy Otto, MA, is the director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Decatur, Ga., a Jesuit parish. He also is a retreat director and spiritual director at Ignatius House. He holds an M.A. in Theology and Ministry from Boston College. Originally from Boston, Andy spent nearly three years as a Jesuit studying for the priesthood, which helped form his love for Ignatian spirituality. During that time, he taught primary school students in Syracuse, NY and Kingston, Jamaica, worked at a palliative care cancer hospital in the Bronx, and was a chaplain at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He is the creator of GodInAllThings.com, and is the author of God Moments: Unexpected Encounters in the Ordinary. Andy enjoys helping people discover the wisdom of discernment in the Ignatian tradition.

Finding Freedom: An Ignatian Lenten Journey

Finding Freedom: An Ignatian Lenten Journey

About Andy Otto, MA