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This
modern interpretation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is
designed for those seeking skills to direct others in retreat ministry.
This
program is intended for:
- Experienced
spiritual directors.
- Those
who have experienced an eight-day Ignatian retreat.
- Those
who are discerning the retreat ministry.
- Those
who desire the skills to direct others through the deep movements
of God, as articulated through the Spiritual Exercises.
- Those
who are willing to be changed by the experience of God in their
lives.
Content
of Internship:
- Tools
for giving the eight-day retreat.
- Modern
interpretation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
- Exploring
the relationship between Jungian individuation and the movements
of the Spiritual Exercises.
- Working
with the materials of the unconscious which may emerge during the
retreat.
- Recognizing
and responding appropriately to the movements of the soul during
the retreat.
Format
of Internship
- Some
input, information, and invitation to processes which can lead to
the
experience of God.
- Prayerful
and quiet time to experience the four movements of the Exercises.
- The
opportunity to direct another through these movements.
- Time
for dialogue and group adult learning to enhance the competency
of
the director.
- Materials
for reflection, reading, and personal integration.
- Communal
prayer and liturgy.
Themes
Covered:
- Human
brokenness and God’s mercy.
- Becoming
an authentic self before God.
- Living
the mystery of rebirth and transformation.
Location
Mercy Center is nestled in the Burlingame hills, five miles southwest
of the San Francisco International Airport. The location of Mercy
Center affords marvelous opportunities to explore the varied cultures
and beauties of northern California.
A
place of retreat. Mercy Center offers you its peaceful grounds surrounded
by oaks and flower gardens in the heart of Burlingame,California.
Sponsored
by the Sisters of Mercy and rooted in the Catholic tradition, the
Center
welcomes men and women of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds.
We provide a peaceful, prayerful, and holistic environment for individuals
seeking to nourish their personal, spiritual, and professional lives.
We
invite you to come for contemplation and nourishment of the soul.
Please
click
here to print out an application form.
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