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A retreat, new to our parish, was introduced about 18 months ago and the retreatants are very excited about it. It is the ACTS retreat and my study shows that it has its roots in the Cursillo Movement.
I take retreats occasionally presented by the Jesuits and based upon St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises (3-4 day version, not the 30 day version). To me, these are personal periods of spiritual growth although I am encouraged when new participants are found.
The ACTS retreat is much more about parish renewal and participation. The problem is that the new retreatants are aggressive in trying to get everyone to join, and all my efforts to politely demur seem to be treated as obstacles to be overcome.
Anyone have experiences like this?
I take retreats occasionally presented by the Jesuits and based upon St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises (3-4 day version, not the 30 day version). To me, these are personal periods of spiritual growth although I am encouraged when new participants are found.
The ACTS retreat is much more about parish renewal and participation. The problem is that the new retreatants are aggressive in trying to get everyone to join, and all my efforts to politely demur seem to be treated as obstacles to be overcome.
Anyone have experiences like this?