"Come and See" Retreat: A 10-Week Directed Retreat Journey

The Ignatian Encounter

A Retreat for Individuals and Groups

The Ignatian Encounter is a 10-Week Prayer to Journey in deepening your relationship with  Christ through Prayer and Reflection ​​Retreat in Everyday Life based upon the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. 

Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said, “Rabbi”, “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” (John 1:38-39)

Our “Come and See” is a directed retreat for those who desire to grow in their personal relationship with God and deepen their prayer life. Here in this retreat, one comes to experience the workings of a discerning soul in seeking, listening, noticing, reflecting, desiring, and responding to the reality that all is gift and grace from God, who is forever present and active in every moment. 

This Ignatian Encounter also serves as an introduction for those not yet familiar with Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

It is offered throughout the year.

Retreatants will have access to content on prayer and discernment in addition to experience in using the methods, teachings, and wisdom of St. Ignatius taken from his Spiritual Exercises.

Beginning: Preparatory Session

• Week 1: Encountering God Who is Love, Loving

• Week 2: God’s Love in Action

• Week 3: All is Gift

• Week 4: Awakening to Our Longing for God

• Week 5: The Call

• Week 6: Listen, Hear My Voice

• Week 7: God’s Will and My Desires

• Week 8: Grace

• Week 9: Turning To God, Who is Always Near

• Week 10: Invitation To Greater Freedom

 Ending: Gathering the Graces Session

What is included:

• 1 Initial Preparatory Session for answering your questions and sharing your concerns

• 10 Weeks of Prayer with Scripture and a 45m Spiritual direction sessions

• 1 Gathering the Graces Ending 

• Handouts:

  • Ignatian Retreat Prayer Guide

  • 'Come and See' Prayer Schedule with Scriptures

  • Supplemental materials may be provided depending on the retreatant's previous experience and knowledge.

FAQs

Start Date and Time

• For individuals: begin any time, date, and time with your director.

•  Recommended times: January, June, or September

• For Groups: Contact us for start dates and times.

  • See the calendar for a Group Retreat and Days of Introduction.

Location

 Online via Zoom or other technology.

Fee

USD payable to your director via Zelle, Venmo, or other