How often do you hear about the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Mass or the Bulletin?

[jack63]

There is more local interest in then with the opening of The Cloisters on the Platte , a world-class retreat facility

I briefly googled that in NE…wow…yes that looks very impressive.

Once in a while, and I have preached about the Exercises once or twice before.

How did it go?..if you mind me asking. Did you get any feedback? If people don’t know what a Jesuit is, it might go over their heads, but they may have been very interested too.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

And yes…finding a spiritual director is a major challenge…it feels harder than is should be.

I was blessed to have a Jesuit priest as my director (one on one). His insights made a huge difference. I know there are options to read a book and do things on your own but it wouldn’t even be close to the same experience.

 

[jack63]

I was blessed to have a Jesuit priest as my director (one on one).

Interesting…I’d feel more comfortable with a lay person or Deacon one on one.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Interesting…I’d feel more comfortable with a lay person or Deacon one on one.

Would you say more? The priest I had was really gifted as a director and I’m so grateful for the time he was willing to spend on me. Others, of course, may also be very gifted directors. I guess I would be open to whoever was available but I’m not sure I would necessarily prefer one category of person over another.

 

[jack63]

I guess I would be open to whoever was available but I’m not sure I would necessarily prefer one category of person over another.

Yes…this is probably a good attitude to have. It would put people at ease certainly.