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Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, 19th Annotation
A Companioned Prayer Journey Immersing in God's Love
New Cohort Starts September 2024
A 9-Month Journey
The Details
Time Commitment
This journey with the Ignatian Exercises involves a high level of commitment. There is intent towards daily engagement with the prayer materials (40 - 60 minutes each day). As a prayer pilgrimage that is essentially a retreat-in-daily-life, there will be the ups and downs of life, visitors, interruptions, travel, so the hope is towards 5 hours of prayer each week.
There are options for an individual journey or participating in a group journey.
Participating as an individual, depending on your schedule, we would meet every week for 30 minutes or every other week for 60 minutes. In addition to your prayer time, there is additional time needed to watch prepatory videos as we move through the themes.
An advantage of an individual journey is that it is more tailored to your processing of the prayer materials and the current realities of your life. This may result in an extension of your time in the journey.
Participating in a group journey, there are ten, 1.5 - 2.5 hour group sessions (length of time varies depending on number of participants, not to exceed 8) via Zoom over the nine-month journey, preparation for each theme by viewing nine video teachings by Bill Zuelke of Soul Formation prior to our group meeting (approx 1 hour each), and nine (to 13) individual spiritual direction sessions via Zoom with me (approx 45 minutes - 60 minutes) spaced between the group sessions. You can expect to be present either in a group session or one-on-one with me about every two weeks.
An advantage of a group journey is that hearing from others can introduce us to new or different ways of engaging in the prayers, being opened to new perspectives, and being encouraged in one's own spiritual journey as others bring different ways of seeing and knowing God.
Group Session Dates and Times
These Group Session Dates are not finalized yet. Prior to each group session, it is expected that you will have watched the videos by Bill Zuelke in preparation for our time together. Group sessions are a fruitful time for gathering and sharing the gifts and challenges of your experiences in the prayers. In our first session together we will talk about the parameters for sharing so that all voices will be heard.
The exact time of the sessions are yet to be determined but will likely be a Tuesday late afternoon MTN time. If the group members determine alternate hours would be better, the time could shift.
GROUP MEETING - Week of and THEMES (actual dates TBD)
Week of Sept 22; God's Love
Week of Oct 6; Ignatian Prayer
Week of Nov 3; Sin in the Light of God's Love
Week of Dec 1; Call of the King
Week of Dec 15; Jesus as Person
Week of Jan 19; Jesus' Ministry (as he begins)
Week of Feb 23; Jesus’ Ministry (continues)
Week of Mar 9; Passion
Week of Apr 20; Resurrection, Given to God
Week of May 25; Gathering of Gifts
Costs:
The group companioned 9-month prayer journey through the Ignatian Exercises costs $1280, which averages $142 each month. This includes your daily prayer materials, ten group gatherings, access to nine videos, nine (to 13) one-on-one spiritual direction sessions focused on your prayer journey, and additional support or sessions as needed. Space is limited. A $200 deposit reserves your place in the journey. The balance may be paid in full prior to the September group gatherings, or the remaining balance will be invoiced monthly beginning November 01.
The individual journey cost is $75 per hour session every other week, or $37.5 per 30 minute session every week.
Sliding Scale
If you have discerned that this is the next step in your spiritual journey and the financial cost is an excessive burden, please contact me directly to inquire about a reduced rate.
Discernment
Because this journey involves a high level of commitment in both time and resources, and perhaps an adjustment in your typical prayer rhythm, we want to help you discern if this is the right next step for you in your spiritual journey. Praying the Exercises is a love journey; one of receiving God's love, and one of moving in love towards God and ourselves.
If you are uncertain if this 9 month prayer pilgrimage is for you, the Six Week Beloved Journey is the first step in making that discovery.
Six Week Beloved Journey; Discovering The Exercises
Flexible pace to accommodate your summer plans and aid in discernment
The six weeks of prayers help uncover and address potential roadblocks on the journey and deepen your knowing of God's love; an essential grounding place before beginning one's journey in The Exercises.
The Discovery Sessions include an initial conversation orienting you to the prayers which will familiarize you with the pattern of praying the Ignatian Exercises, and two additional sessions to explore your experience with God in the prayers and discern next steps.
COST - $200; for those who decide to begin the 9-month journey, the $200 will be applied towards the $300 deposit to hold your place in the 9-month prayer pilgrimage.
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The Spiritual Exercises are "not just for spectators but for those with a hunger for something deeper, a yearning to walk with Jesus (not just read about Jesus), a desire to embrace more of what God has for you, a longing to be equipped to partner with what God is doing in and through you, a willingness to get down and dirty with God, Jesus and yourself."
Larry Warner, Journey with Jesus
Offered by Niecy LoCricchio
Spiritual Director & Founder,
The Soul Care Place
Niecy has guided me through one of my most difficult seasons and one of my most fulfilled times, teaching me how to sense God’s presence and awakening in all circumstances. From holding space to introducing me to new prayer practices and creative processes, Niecy is a wise and approachable guide to help you navigate your journey to awakening and wholeness, and her spiritual direction is grounded in the truth of our belovedness.
