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Spiritual direction is a privileged time and place to reflect with another about your relationship with God. The focus is your life with God as it is lived out in all of your experiences. Spiritual direction is the process of coming home to your deepest self and how to live that reality with God, others and yourself.
The Emmaus Spirituality Center is committed to providing spiritual direction and programming in line with the spiritual practices of St. Ignatius.
As we look to find God in all things or explore our day through the Examen... St. Ignatius opens a beautiful pathway for us to experience a fuller relationship with our Creator.
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Spiritual Exercises is a retreat experience that has the power to transform lives by drawing one into the ever-present invitation to intimacy with God. The dynamics of the Exercises provide a framework for prayer and reflection, engaging with Scripture and responding to the mystery of God, in Christ.
Guided by the notes that Ignatius of Loyola kept of his life-changing conversion experience, the director helps the retreatant to find their own unique path to inner freedom and generous service in a life centered in God's loving presence.
Ready to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius?
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The Emmaus Spirituality Center offers a three-year formation program for Spiritual Directors.
The program is available to clergy, religious and the laity. The model of formation is the accompaniment of students on a journey of personal, intellectual, and spiritual transformation that prepares them to accompany others.
Classes are taught by credentialed individuals with extensive experience, knowledge, and skill in the various aspects of Spiritual Direction.
The Spiritual Direction Institute is in session from September through May. Interviews begin in June for classes starting the following September.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesdays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 26 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | $80
Book Study SeriesThis is an 8-week study and discussion group, where we will explore Fr. Gittins transformative book, Encountering Jesus: How people come to Faith and Discover Discipleship. Through this study we will delve into seventeen Gospel stories in which individuals encounter Jesus and experience profound transformation. Participants provide their own copy of the book and should plan to read two chapters per week (approximately 30 pages), prior to the meeting. We will begin with Ignatian Imaginative prayer and discuss responses and insights. Discussion questions will be provided.
Study facilitators: Marie Thome and Liz McLaughlinFeb. 5 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | No Charge
THE IGNATION BELOVED COMMUNITY ONLINE
The Ignatian Beloved Community is a gathering of ordinary Christians who companion each other in following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius. All who are attracted to Ignatian Spirituality are welcome to come together for shared inspiration and prayer based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. We meet online on 1st Wednesdays in the months of October, February and May.Thursdays in February | 9:30am - 11:30am | $45 per session or $160 for all 4 sessions
A 4 -week series for those who are already familiar with the Enneagram. Each week we will focus on a different topic with the intent to make Enneagram information relevant for everyday life.
Presented by: Kathy ReiterFebruary 22 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | $40
THE USE OF SCRIPTURE IN SPIRITUAL DRECTION
We recognize our stories as part of the story of God. This connection guides, consoles, and uplifts the seeker. As spiritual directors we are called to be attentive to and grow in this connection and to become more skilled and creative in helping these truths reveal themselves to out directees as the share their stories. Professional Development Day
Presented by: Kathleen MessinaMarch 1 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $40
Come join us for a lively interactive workshop exploring the fascinating, often life-changing inner world of our dreams. Whether you've been honoring your dream for many years or simply wish to learn more about them, this event will offer enriching new experiences through lecture, discussion, and breakout groups.
Presented by: Connie Boliver and Velma Rice, both certified dream workersMarch 21 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm and March 22 | 9:00am - 2:30pm | $75
HEALING OUR EMOTIONS (OR HEALING LIFE'S HURTS
Our emotions get wounded when we get hurt. Neither repression or catharsis (letting it all out) heal emotions rooted in hurts. This retreat will deal with the dynamics and healing of anger, fear, guilt, shame and grief so they become drives for new life rather than emotions we wish would disappear.
Presented by: Father Matt Linn, SJMay 7 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | No ChargeTHE IGNATION BELOVED COMMUNITY ONLINE
The Ignatian Beloved Community is a gathering of ordinary Christians who companion each other in following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius. All who are attracted to Ignatian Spirituality are welcome to come together for shared inspiration and prayer based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. We meet online on 1st Wednesdays in the months of October, February and May.
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