The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

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The spiritual exercises were developed more than 500 years ago​, but remain surprisingly relevant for anyone who desires a more intimate relationship with God. Holly is a certified Ignatian prayer guide and offers this 30-week program to groups and individuals.  After an initial interview at no cost, guide and seeker will decide when the time is right to begin. The program includes weekly meetings, in person or via Zoom, scripture, Ignatian prayer practices, journaling and an invitation to walk beside Jesus through the stories of his life.
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• Do you sense the spirit calling you closer?
• Do you struggle to create a prayer routine?
• Could you use some time to focus on your relationship with God?
• Is there a question you want to attend to through prayer, reflection and imagination?
• If you prefer a one-on-one experience

This might be the retreat for you. 

Fee: $75 per month; the program usually lasts 9 or 10 months depending on the individual. As Ignatius wrote: The exercises are to be adapted to the retreatant and not the other way around.
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For more information, contact Holly here.

Wild Ignatius: Finding God in Nature

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God dwells in all creatures; 
In the elements, giving them existence,
 In the plants, giving them growth,
 In the animals conferring on them sensation,
 In humans giving them understanding.
 I ponder how the Divine dwells in me. 
​--Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius knew that God wants a personal relationship with each of us and communicates with each of us continually through the wonder and beauty of creation. This 8-week program, based on the structure of the spiritual exercises, invites us to become more attentive to nature, to learn to notice the ways in which we are connected to and part of creation and to become more aware of the sacred in all things.

The program includes praying with scripture, poetry and nature writings; journaling, experiences in nature (Holly is also a certified master naturalist) and reflection.
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• If you love nature and often experience God there
• If you sense a call to oneness with the web of life
• If you are curious about Ignatian spirituality, but aren't ready to make a 30-week commitment
• If you are in grief around the state of our beautiful earth
• If you are exploring new ways to practice your spirituality

This might be the program for you. 
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For more information, contact Holly here.