Have you ever followed an 'online retreat?'

[whatevergirl]

Just wanted to share something amazing happening in my life, thanks to a website designed to promote the prayer life of St Ignatius. I have read a few books about this incredible saint, who teaches us to follow God’s will…and HOW to do that through listening intently during quiet prayer.

I was reading an article in a Catholic local newspaper after mass a few weeks ago, and stumbled across one highlighting an online retreat that is changing people’s inward communication with God. The wesbite is www.creighton.edu and if you click on ‘ministry’ then, ‘online retreat,’ you will find the 37 week ‘retreat.’ I know, 37 weeks sounds daunting, but if you just make time for this (about 45 minutes daily) you will see the difference in your life. There is a section to listen to, as well as daily mass readings and reflections. Also, the professors from this university share their insights on the masses.

I’m going into my third week, and the first two weeks were painful, as they take you through the journey of your childhood, but supposedly…as time goes on, towards the end, one will discover why the retreat asks you to reflect on that.

I hope you give it a try…maybe we could use this thread, as an opportunity to discuss as we journey through the retreat?

I’ll be interested in learning what you think of it…

 

[StephanieC]

Thank you for sharing that, whatevergirl. I’m going to explore the link some more tomorrow.

I’ve been feeling a little “antsy” (September always makes me feel like I should be starting something new, but I haven’t been a student for years & years) and thinking about making a retreat, but had no idea how I’d get away or how I’d pay for it.

This could be a good exercise for me! I’ll post more if I decide to do it.

 

[whatevergirl]

HI Stephanie! Same here! I have often so wanted to go away for one of those weekend retreats offered by my parish…I think there is one coming up, but with two children, and my husband’s work schedule, it might be hard to make an ‘away’ commitment. This is perfect, because the exercises are designed for you to ponder even when not online. Hope you decide to look into it…

 

[TheHopeless]

I will join you, it looks very nice - thank you for sharing it.
I will start trying it from today- maybe it will help me, but my life is kind of a mess, so I am not sure I will be abel to do it…looks like the first week will be painful.

 

[whatevergirl]

I will join you, it looks very nice - thank you for sharing it.
I will start trying it from today- maybe it will help me, but my life is kind of a mess, so I am not sure I will be abel to do it…looks like the first week will be painful.

hi hopeless…nice to see you.
The first week is painful, but it’s necessary for our growth, according to the retreat. Good luck with it, and pm if you want…I am interested to see if anyone else gets anything out of it like I have. Blessing to you…life can be messy sometimes, but God is here to help us clean it up.

 

[Jenlyn]

What a wonder find, whatevergirl!

I will give it a try. I can listen to it on my ipod.

 

[whatevergirl]

What a wonder find, whatevergirl!

I will give it a try. I can listen to it on my ipod.

yes–it is soooo neat…i really am grateful to that Catholic newspaper who published a lengthy article on it. It’s a life changing thing, I can feel it!