THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF SAINT IGNATIUS

2012-2013 session is now open for registration.

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is offered yearly from September to May. This is not the 30-day experience most people associate with the Exercises. Rather, it is a 'long retreat' — one session per week over a period of thirty weeks. This schedule offers a deep experience structured especially for those who cannot take a month away from their busy lives. The length of the retreat allows time for reflection and integration. It will be given in the following form:

• A discernment interview, which will be arranged after receipt of completed application.
• Thirty sessions of contemplative prayer in an atmosphere of natural beauty and peace.
• Nine individual spiritual direction sessions.
• Two group spiritual direction sessions at each weekly meeting.
• Two day-long retreats, with the appropriate meal.
• A twilight/sunrise retreat, with the appropriate meal.

PROGRAM COST

$900, which includes a $50 nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee. Costs include all weekly sessions, individual direction, group direction, retreat days, and appropriate meals.

PAYMENT AND REFUNDS

Please read our payment policy and our cancellation policy for further information about payments, cancellation and refunds.

APPLICATION

Download and print out the 2012-2013 brochure/application.

Mercy Center 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010. Sessions are held weekly from September through May. You may choose either Tuesday mornings 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Monday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Exercises begin with a retreat day on Sunday, September 16, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm for all participants (both morning and evening sessions).

DEADLINE

September 1, 2012. For additional information, call Colleen Shannon Soracco at 650-340-7495.

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS

"The exercises were one of the most important things I have done. My life has been transformed through a deep, personal relationship with God and knowing that the spirit of Jesus walks with me at all times." —Dale Lum

"My spiritual life was born during the Exercises. Since then it has been reborn again and again in the quiet solitude of St. Ignatius prayer." —Steve Post

"Walking with Jesus so intimately during the 30 weeks of the Exercises transformed my life. I experienced the dusty roads, Jesus’ joys and His sorrows. He continues to be my constant companion and dearest friend." —Marylou Taylor

"The Ignatian Exercises drew me into a deeper understanding and relationship with God. Through the Scripture, quiet prayer, and group sharing, I fell in love with Jesus over and over again. I live now in the mystery of His love for us." —Barbara Regan