Ignatius House

This retreat has now reached capacity - please call us at 404 255 0503 if you wish to join a wait-list for this retreat, or choose another weekend to come here. Thank you for your understanding.   “Thanksgiving” is more than a National Holiday, it is a key disposition and an essential element to a fulfilling spiritual life. Through presentations and suggested prayer exercises, this retreat will explore the importance of developing an attitude of gratitude as a necessary foundational…

Directed by Lauren Morton and Terresa Ford, MFA This retreat is a continuation of the October 11 Morning Reflection (Session 1 of this journey*). New participants are welcome to join. The journey toward understanding "Who am I?” and “Whose am I?” is part of our story as Black women.  Attend a two-day/one-night retreat with Lauren Morton and Terresa Ford of Bee at Peace to start this journey together. When we ask ourselves “Who am I?” and “Whose am I?”, it is rooted in…

Today many people are searching for information about their ancestors. During this retreat we will reflect on the ancestry of Jesus as proclaimed in Matthew’s Gospel. In it he includes the names of five remarkable and unconventional women. Their stories encourage women of the 21st century to be bold and audacious in living as ‘Women of God’ as were women of the Old Testament.   This is a silent retreat. Guests are expected to maintain a sacred silence throughout the…

Christmas is a great feast and Mystery that, if we are honest, we only partially understand. The First Christmas is a great event of both concrete particularity and universal import. Christmas is not merely about some heritage or ethnic celebration. It is about humanity and the heavens. It is about us. What was the event that the angels announced? What was revealed in the baby resting in the manger? What could be astonishing about it? What was there worth treasuring,…

Christmas, unlike any other holy day, there is a kind of a hush that comes... A clear and quiet solemnity... A moment of invitation and reflection that causes most people to pause and consider, if only briefly, what they believe about the coming and presence of God in their life and in our world. The Gift of The Son. This Gift reaches far beyond any particular custom or tradition, and it is profounder than the thoughts of any theologian. What,…

Directed by Rev. Peter E. Fink, SJ The last two steps in the AA 12 Step Program offer both a gift and a mission. The gift is an invitation to prayer to solidify our relationship with God as we understand him. The mission is to show by the way we live the hope and the promise of the Twelve Steps program, and the fellowship that comes with it. Prayer gives us a “glimpse of God’s will.” And the message we…

This is one clear Revelation: God wishes to be in relationship with humanity. The question each one of us needs to answer: “Do I wish to be in relationship with God?” If, “yes,” then what need I do to allow God to come close? This retreat will include presentations and suggested prayer exercises developed to assist a retreatant in discovering their desire for and deepening their relationship with God. This is a silent retreat. Retreatants are expected to maintain a…

This is one clear Revelation: God wishes to be in relationship with humanity. The question each one of us needs to answer: “Do I wish to be in relationship with God?” If, “yes,” then what need I do to allow God to come close? This retreat will include presentations and suggested prayer exercises developed to assist a retreatant in discovering their desire for, and deepening their relationship with, God. This is a silent retreat. Retreatants are expected to maintain a…

  Directed by Sarah Otto, M.Div. Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a young adult,…

  Directed by Rev. Peter E. Fink, SJ Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a…

  Directed by Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a…

  Directed by Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. For centuries people have made pilgrimages to holy places in search of the Divine.  No pilgrimage, however, is like the one we will make during this retreat.  Ours is a pilgrimage of the heart.  Using the traditional Stations of the Cross as our guide, we will journey back to 1st century Palestine to be with those who witnessed the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  Our experience there will surely deepen our love and longing for the One who is LOVE and who…

  Directed Sarah Otto, M.Div. and Andy Otto, MA Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent,…

Directed by Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a…

Directed by the spiritual directors of Ignatius House Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a Triduum retreat at Ignatius House during Holy Week. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your…

  Directed by John Cressler, PhD This retreat will unpack the evolving dialogue between science and religion, in an easy, approachable manner, exposing participants to the many marvels of modern science and what those discoveries mean for spirituality, religion, and the future of humanity. The retreat will utilize a hybrid format, mixing short presentations, ample time for silent reflection, and some group conversation. No prior background in the topic is assumed. This is a semi-silent retreat. Aside from the time…

  Directed by Mark Dannenfeser, MA,LPC   The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment and personal growth. Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation skills, mindful yoga practice, group dialogue*, periods of extended silence, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for individual meetings with the retreat director for additional instruction, guidance and/or…

  Directed by Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a…

  Directed by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC and Catherine Crosby, MA, RYT Retreat assistants: Marian Monahan, BA and Anita Hall, MA, CCC-SLP   Cura personalis is a Latin phrase which means “care for the whole person”. This 2-night retreat is designed to do just that through prayer and meditation, movement and silence, rest, and delicious healthy food. Yoga sessions will be designed for all levels by our Registered Yoga Instructors, Catherine and Mark. This is a silent retreat. Guests are…

  Directed by Andy Otto, MA Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a young adult,…

  Directed by Maria Cressler, MTS, and John Cressler, PhD Married couples are invited to explore how God desires to continue to breathe life into your marriage – companioning you at each stage of your relationship. Discover anew how your spiritual journey with God and your marital journey with each other are not distinct. Rather, these two journeys are one in the same. Growing in intimacy with God inspires us to greater love and intimacy with each other. Loving each…

  Directed by Sr. Susan Arcaro, r.c. In Isaiah 43:1-5, God says, “I have called you by name; you are mine…You are precious in my eyes; you are honored and I love you…Do not be afraid; I am with you.” These words are comforting, especially when life is challenging or burdensome. During this retreat we will reflect on these words and discover ever more deeply the meaning of them in our lives today and as we journey into tomorrow.  …

  Directed by Bob Fitzgerald, JD, MA Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the life and prayer of Spanish soldier-turned-saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality invites us into a life-giving relationship with God and neighbor through prayer and contemplation. You’ll be presented with suggestions to help you silently, prayerfully discern big or small stirrings in your life – whether a busy parent, a young…

Directed by Rev. Peter E. Fink, SJ This retreat is an advance on Steps 1 through 5. Here we look to the many character defects that keep us from the full gift of sobriety. In the preface of Drop the Rock, the authors invite us away from “patterns of behaving, thinking, and feeling that are harmful to ourselves and to others.” The goal is toward the person God made us to be. Come join this adventure to put the 6th…

  Directed by Mark Dannenfeser, MA,LPC   The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment and personal growth. Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation skills, mindful yoga practice, group dialogue*, periods of extended silence, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for individual meetings with the retreat director for additional instruction, guidance and/or…

  Directed by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC   “The best way out is always through.” - Robert Frost  This weekend retreat will provide parents with an opportunity to connect with other parents, get assistance with their grief, gain more understand about grief, and gain tools to heal.   This is a semi-silent retreat. The program will provide opportunities for group and individual reflection and dialogue, guided mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, use of the 20-acre campus, and periods of silence to help…

  Directed by Mark Dannenfeser, MA,LPC   The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation (present moment, non-judgmental awareness) and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, spiritual enrichment and personal growth. Retreat participants will experience guidance in mindfulness meditation skills, mindful yoga practice, group dialogue*, periods of extended silence, rest and relaxation. Opportunities for individual meetings with the retreat director for additional instruction, guidance and/or…