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HEARTS ON FIRE RETREATS
Living Faith in Daily Life with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
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Welcoming all young adults! (18-39, single or married)
If you'd enjoy an introduction to some practical ways of connecting your faith and your everyday life, come join us. Whether you're new to prayer or are just looking for new ways to pray and live a more meaningful life, this event is for you!
An Event Offering:
- A day and a half of spiritual renewal for young adults
- Dynamic presentations from young Jesuit priests and scholastics (seminarians)
- An introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the spirituality of the Apostleship of Prayer
- Insights on how the deepest desires of our hearts lead us to the Heart of Jesus Christ
- Practical ways to connect faith and daily life
Featuring members of the Jesuit Mission Band
| Jesuit: |
pertaining to the Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola |
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as in a "parish mission," an event with presentations, prayer, social time, silence, and song - but here for a whole city |
| Band: |
as in a group or team, e.g. "band of brothers," not as in a "rock band," but yes, there will be music too! | |
Upcoming Dates:
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Saint Louis, MO
February 24-25, 2012
Cardinal Rigali Center
Click here for information/registration! |
Past Hearts on Fire Retreats:
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Nassau, Bahamas
January 6-7, 2012
Saint Joseph Catholic Church |
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Richmond, VA
July 15-16, 2011
A bilingual retreat/un retiro bilingüe! |
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Baltimore, MD
July 8-9, 2011
Our Lady of Perpetual Help |
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Charlotte, NC
July 1-2, 2011
St. Matthew Catholic Church |
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Philadelphia, PA
June 24-25, 2011
Old St. Joseph's Church |
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Washington, D.C.
June 17-18, 2011
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church |
South Bend, IN - Apr. 8-9, 2011
New York City, NY - Nov. 20, 2010
Mount Pleasant, MI - Nov. 6, 2010
Des Moines, IA - Jul. 23-24, 2010
Chicago, IL - Jul. 16-17, 2010
Columbus, OH - Jul. 9-10, 2010
Iowa City, IA - Jun. 25-26, 2010
Milwaukee, WI - Jun. 18-19, 2010 |
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A TEAM OF YOUNG JESUITS • A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS
A THOUSAND GRACES • ONE HEART
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Sample Schedule Outline
(may vary in different locations)
Friday Evening
- 6:30pm start (light snacks available)
- Two presentations with music interludes
- Candlelit Eucharistic adoration service with music and silence, Sacrament of Reconciliation available
- Evening closes with coffeehouse social and live music (begins around 9:45, closes at 11:30, stay as long as you are able)
- Participants return home overnight
Saturday
- Coffee and light breakfast food available in morning at 8:00am
- Opening music and first presentation follow
- Two presentations with musical interludes
- Opportunity for quiet prayer, discussion groups
- Lunch (at host parish or in local establishments)
- Presentations and reflection time in the afternoon
- Finish weekend with Saturday Vigil Mass (yes, this "counts" as Sunday Mass!)
Director:
Fr. Phil Hurley, S.J.
Youth and Young Adult Director
Apostleship of Prayer, National Office
3211 S. Lake Dr., Ste. 216
Milwaukee, WI 53235
414-486-1152
phurleysj@apostleshipofprayer.org |
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
“I can’t remember the last time... I spent a good hour in prayer. Having
that time set aside was very much needed, and even more fruitful.
Praying by means of Ignatian contemplation is definitely something I’ll
continue to do.” Annie, Milwaukee
“St. Ignatius and the Holy Spirit inspired you well. Each talk tugged at
my heart. It was wonderful to ‘fall in love with Jesus’ all over again.
Thank you!” Patty, Iowa City
“I’d be surprised if a single retreatant went home without at least one
talk having set his or her heart on fire.” Tom, Chicago
“I liked the consolation/desolation talk. It helped explain some of the
realities we experience and how to deal with them.”
Ron, Philadelphia
“The presenters are men for whom I will pray with much gratitude...
I really appreciated their wisdom and insight. it was so refreshing that
they presented themselves as spiritual leaders but also as real people.
Thank you so much.” Stephanie, South Bend
“I have been on many retreats, but never one so informative on how
God speaks to me in my daily life. Now I can see how he was trying
to communicate with me... I learned many prayer techniques that are
new to me. This retreat taught a beautiful Christocentric and Eucharistic
approach to prayer.” David, Baltimore
“I could tell that lots of thought, prayer, and preparation went into the
presentations.” Brian, Charlotte
“The presenters set for us a dynamic example of group interaction.
Each brought his own personality and JOY into the experience.
Maria, Washington D.C. | |
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