ONLINE Advent Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life - November 29, 2021

ONLINE Advent Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life

For people who desire to deepen their spirituality with daily prayer, reflection, and weekly spiritual conversation in a small group, we are offering an Advent Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life. This retreat is inspired by and rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and based on the work of Joseph Tetlow, SJ.

November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2021

Every week on Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Additional Information

The season of Advent is a time of light amid deep darkness, a time of waiting in hope and preparing ourselves to receive Christ into our hearts and our lives. This retreat is an invitation to come to know Christ in a new and deeper way as we journey through the season of Advent, preparing to welcome the Light of the World, Jesus Christ at Christmas!

For those who cannot get away for a retreat at the FCJ Centre, this is an opportunity to make an ‘at-home’ retreat. Participants will meet in a group via Zoom with experienced spiritual directors once a week for 4 weeks on Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The directors will provide guidelines for daily prayer. Participants must commit to 30-60 minutes each day for personal prayer and journaling, and be willing to share their prayer experiences. This faith sharing in a group setting is always enriching for all involved. If you desire a few weeks of retreat to deepen your relationship with God, this opportunity for an at-home-directed retreat is a perfect experience for you. Register now!

Director (s):

Sr. Ann Marie Walsh

A member of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ), is on staff at the FCJ Christian Life Centre where she offers individual spiritual direction and individual or group retreats in person and online. Following many years in Catholic Education, both as a teacher and an administrator, and as a Local Leader in her own religious congregation, Ann Marie received her training in spiritual direction with the Jesuits at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario. She was a member of the retreat staff there before coming to Calgary in 2012. Ann Marie loves the ministry of spiritual direction. She delights in reminding people that they are individually loved by God and journeying with people who are searching for a closer relationship with God.

Karen Wold 

Has Lutheran roots and a heart for ecumenical and interfaith collaboration. As a Spiritual Director, Karen has a particular interest in Ignatian Spirituality and has completed additional training in giving the Spiritual Exercises. She is also learning the art of companioning through BioSpiritual Focusing. Karen is an active member of the Calgary Association of Spiritual Exercises Apostolate (CASEA). She enjoys gardening, hiking with her family, and watching for wildflowers.