Worcester Area 30 Week Retreat in Daily Life

What commitment am I expected to make . . .

One making the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius - in a manner suited for busy people - is asked to commit to 30 consecutive weeks during which you:

• devote at least 30 minutes daily for the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This should be your primary prayer focus for the duration of the retreat.

• set aside weekly  (Tuesday evenings) 1 hour and 30 minutes for: 

  •        group sharing on your prayer experience of the past week,

  •        reflection/explanation on the theme of the upcoming week,

  •        meeting with your Prayer Companion.

A Prayer Companion is one who is trained to accompany you in your journey through the Spiritual Exercises in order to support and aid you in:

• noticing the reality of God's presence and activity in your prayer, work, and relationships;

• growing in deeper friendship and intimacy with God.

• noticing the places of life and energy in your daily experience; 

• trusting and responding to what you notice;