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Jesus Speaking In Parables: His Message Today…

We are honored & delighted to have Jan Lambrecht S.J. here to teach a course at the Spiritual Renewal Center. He is professor emeritus of New Testament & biblical Greek at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. See Events Page for more information.

Living Life Fully: Aging with Wisdom and Grace…

“It takes a long time to become young,” said artist Pablo Picasso. Join us for this day of reflection on the spirituality of aging, to be led by Sr. Mary Ellen, C.S.J., a gifted retreat leader and spiritual director. See Events Page for more information.

Apocalypse, The Book of Revelation…

The Book of Revelation is perhaps the most misunderstood book in the New Testament. What are we to make of all this talk of dragons and angels and cosmic spiritual warfare? What does this have to do with the message of Jesus Christ? Jim Krisher, director of the Spiritual Renewal Center, will explore the historical background and theological meaning of this book, and the significance it can still have for our lives. See Events Page for more information.

Poetry and Prayer: With God in Verse…

For thousands of years, human beings have used poetry to talk about God. Jesuit novice Tim O’Brien will lead a three-session class to consider how poetry can serve and support our relationship with God. See Events Page for more information. See Events Page for more information.

Spiritual Direction...

Been thinking about meeting with a spiritual director? If you would like to begin spiritual direction, or if you have any questions about spiritual direction, someone from our staff would be happy to discuss it with you. Follow the "spiritual direction" link above for more information on spiritual direction.

The Spiritual Exercises...
Although the “nineteenth annotation” version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius will begin soon, there’s still time to register while space allows. This retreat is the original thirty-day retreat given over thirty weeks, and is designed for active people living in the world. Each week, participants come to the Spiritual Renewal Center to receive individual prayer guidance and to participate in a group session. The program begins mid-September 2009 and will continue through mid-May 2010 and is held on Tuesday afternoon or Tuesday evening. For more information or to apply, contact the Spiritual Renewal Center @ 472-6546– soon!

Mentoring Program for the Training of Spiritual Directors…

The Mentoring Program prepares men and women to serve as spiritual directors. Both basic and advanced programs involve nine sessions for training and supervision here at the Center, assigned readings, and regular practice of direction at your own church site. Applicants must show evidence of substantial theological background, and must have been receiving spiritual direction themselves for at least one year.