“Through his own experiences (both in his daily life and his prayer) St Ignatius came to understand an important truth: God desires for us to make good decisions and will help us do so. All we need to do, besides having good intention, is not only rely on our God given reason, but also pay attention to the movements of our heart, which are also given to us by God.”    (James Martin SJ)

 

This retreat, ‘A Listening Heart’, will explore the art of Discernment as described by St Ignatius in his in the Spiritual Exercises. During the retreat, participants will be given time to reflect on and consider Ignatius’s ‘guiding principles’ for discernment in the light of their own experience, so that they might, with increased awareness and freedom, better choose what leads them to God.

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This Retreat will:

• Give you personal time to reflect on your life with God and others.

• Introduce you to Ignatian spirituality and the tools it offers for everyday living including Ignatian Discernment and the Awareness Examen.

• Give you time to consider how God is calling you in your life.

• Use small group process giving you time to both share your experience and listen to the experience of others.

• Offer the opportunity for individual spiritual direction.

• Give you the personal time and space to stop, rest and reflect.

• Provide the opportunity to meet others travelling a similar path.

 

An important aspect of the Program is the community experience. Time to sit and relax in the company of others is also an important part of this retreat. This happens informally around meals and morning and afternoon tea and in small groups where people have the opportunity to share the fruit of their reflections and experiences. 

 

Who is it for?

The Retreat would suit anyone who is seeking to learn more about Ignatian Spirituality and the tools it offers to encounter God in our everyday lives. It also offers a unique opportunity to deepen our experience of the Ignatian Charism and way of proceeding that is the foundation of our work with students, colleagues and parents.

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The Jesuit Villa House...

Is located at Gerroa on the Illawarra Coast just south of Kiama and is only 2 hours from Sydney CBD. Situated only metres from the beach, the Jesuit Villa House, has expansive views overlooking Seven Mile Beach and the National Park. The sheer beauty of the surroundings and ever changing nature of the beachscape makes this an ideal location to take time out to relax and reflect.

 

The Villa offers each guest his or her own room. Whilst bathroom facilities are shared they are located very close to the bedrooms. The Villa also has a large kitchen, dining room and common room for use during the Retreat.

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When:     11th – 13th August, 2023

When:      Friday 8pm – Sunday 3pm

Where:    Jesuit Villa House, 58 Burke Parade, Gerroa

Cost:        ??

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Booking:    Click on the button below to be taken to the JISA website to make a booking

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