Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Weekly and Monthly
Three Ways to Make the Spiritual Exercises
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are a core offering at Francis House. The Exercises deepen your capacity for prayer and intimacy with God, free you from attachments, clarify your purpose and teach discernment of spirits, the art of finding God in all things.
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
10 Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 13 December 6 March 6
October 11 January 3 April 3
November 8 February 7 May 1 & 29
Please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scriptures each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $200
34 WEEKLY ZOOM MEETINGS
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS
34 Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 12 – May 14
On Zoom to alleviate travel each week. In this full version, we will experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius which corresponds to a 30-day retreat at a retreat house.
You are committing to one hour of prayer every day and a weekly meeting. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy and S. Marie. Donation: $400
EVENING ZOOM SERIES
TAKING THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES TO THE MOVIES
10 Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM
September 13 December 6 March 6
October 11 January 3 April 3
November 8 February 7 May 1 & May 29
In addition to praying through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, these Jesuit authors offer us movies to view that accompany the various parts of The Exercises and give practical evidence of the graces received in the prayer. We will use Finding God in the Dark by Jesuits John Pungente and Monty Williams. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $200