If you are yearning to unplug, be still and pause your daily routine —if just for a day or a weekend— then a silent, spiritual retreat at Ignatius House is for you. What will you hear from God when nothing else is in the way? Come for a day or stay overnight and rediscover who God made you to be. See what others say about their retreat experiences. IgnatiusHouse.org/why-attend-retreat/
Turn-In Tour: Monthly
Have you ever driven by Ignatius House and wanted to turn in to know what we do? Join us for a one-hour, no cost, behind-the-scenes look at this mission. Discover how Ignatius House can help you deepen your prayer life with a 500-year-old tradition. Offered twice monthly at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. Choose a date: IgnatiusHouse.org/tour
Yoga Weekend Retreat: Jan. 14-16
Reflect on New Year desires and discern God among them in a weekend retreat that incorporates prayerful reflection and yoga. Led by Kimi Nettuno, MTS and RYT at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $450 includes private room + bath, all meals, Mass, guided prayer, yoga instruction and use of 20 acres of natural forest. https://bit.ly/YogaJan2022
Day of Reflection honoring MLK: Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Spend a morning in prayer, reflecting on similarities between the women who shared what they witnessed at Jesus’ tomb and women of the Civil Rights Movement, who were witnesses to Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream. Led by Lauren Morton, MA at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $50 includes light breakfast, guided prayer, lunch and use of 20 acres of natural forest. https://bit.ly/MLKday2022
Children of Abraham Course: Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m., Jan. 18 – Apr. 12
Who are the Children of Abraham and what do they have in common? Learn about the faith and practices of Judaism, Christianity and Islam that claim Abraham as their father. Identify aspects of truth and holiness in each religion that are worthy of respect. Led by Kathy Hoffman, MA and Toni Vilardi, MTS at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $130 includes a 13-week course and all materials. https://bit.ly/ChildrenofAbraham
Spiritual Direction Inquiry night: Jan. 20, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. online
Are you interested in finding a spiritual director? Attend a one-hour Zoom call to learn more about the ministry of spiritual direction and meet trained spiritual directors who are versed in the Catholic practice of Ignatian prayer. Free. Registration requested. https://bit.ly/InquiryNightJan20
Mindfulness Weekend Retreat: Jan. 21 – 23
Attend a prayerful weekend away from daily distractions to learn the practice of mindfulness for meditation and prayerful focus. Beginners and experienced are welcome. Try forms of meditation and mindful yoga, and enjoy times for group discussion and silence. Led by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $545 per person includes private room + bath, all meals, Mass, guided prayer, instruction in meditation and yoga and use of 20 acres of natural forest. https://bit.ly/MindfulnessJan21-23
Couples’ Weekend Retreat: Jan. 28 – 30
Couples are invited to explore how God desires to continue to breathe life into your marriage —companioning you at each stage of your relationship. Receive conversation prompts for you and your spouse to complete alone. Led by Maria Cressler, MTS and John Cressler, PhD at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $525 per couple includes private room + bath, all meals, Mass, guided prayer and use of 20 acres of natural forest. https://bit.ly/CouplesJan2022
ONLINE Workshop: “Ignatian Foundations”: Feb. 3 – Mar. 10
Ignatian Foundations offers a deeper understanding of the life and Legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola, his Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Led by the Jesuits and pastoral staff of Ignatius House and St. Thomas More parish. Online, Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. $60 includes all sessions. https://bit.ly/FoundationsSpring22
Weekend Retreat: Feb. 3-6
Rest and renew heart, mind, and soul on a weekend retreat at Ignatius House. Your retreat will draw from a nearly 500-year-old tradition called “Ignatian spirituality,” developed from the prayers of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Led by Fr. Bill Noe, SJ at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. $410 per person includes private room + bath, all meals, Mass, guided prayer and use of 20 acres of natural forest. https://bit.ly/RetreatFeb3-6
VOLUNTEERS Welcome: Feb. 19
Help restore the gardens and trails of Ignatius House on a free, overnight retreat that combines hands-on care of our common home with prayerful reflections from Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si” encyclical. Led by Geologist Rob McDowell, PG and Maria Cressler, MTS at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs. Free, includes private room + bath, all meals, Mass and guided prayer. https://bit.ly/Feb19Trails