CHRISTMAS GIFTS SUGGESTIONS
Shopping for Christmas gifts offers a wonderful opportunity to consider giving something that might have a deep impact upon the life of another. There are several good books on Ignatian prayer that might be worth buying for a family member or very close friend who is searching for “something more” in their spiritual life. Here are a few suggestions:

Au, Wilkie. The Enduring Heart: Spirituality for the Long Haul. New York: Paulist Press, 2000.

Kennedy, Michael. Eyes on Jesus: A Guide for Contemplation. New York: Crossroads Publishing Company, 1999.

Kennedy, Michael. Eyes on the Cross: A Guide for Contemplation. New York: Crossroads Publishing Company, 2001.

Silf, Margaret. Inner Compass: An Invitation to Ignatian Spirituality. Chicago, Illinois: Loyola Press, 1999.

Smith, Carol Ann and Eugene F. Merz. Moment by Moment. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 2000.

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY OPPORTUNITIES
Experiences in Ignatian Spirituality are available in a variety of Southern California locations as well as throughout the state. Below are but a few opportunities that I would like to recommend:

SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS NETWORK
Letting God Come Close: Ignatian Perspectives
Presented by Sr. Jo Ann Tabor, CSJ
In this workshop, participants will explore the Ignatian vision and vocabulary as a way of naming our deepest experiences of God’s presence and action in our lives. This will include time for presentation, reflection and group process.

Saturday, January 29, 2004,
9:00 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m.
St. Joseph Center Library Conference Room
Motherhouse of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
434 S. Batavia
Orange, CA
Visit: Center for Spiritual Development

CSD READERS’ COMMUNITY
The Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed: Uncovering Liberating Possibilities for Women
by Katherine Dyckman, et. al.
Book Guide: Sr. Jo Ann Tabor, CSJ
Explore the range of personal experiences with the Spiritual Exercises as we reflect on our own transformation process in the midst of our daily living. How do we listen to the Spirit’s urgings toward integrity and commitment as we cope with everyday demands and changes in life? Through lecture, small group discussions, personal reflection and interactive exercises, participants will explore the skills needed to: discern what is going on, stay centered in the midst of confusion, and keep our hearts open and available.

Tuesdays, Feb. 22 - Mar. 15
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Center for Spiritual Development
434 S. Batavia St.
Orange, CA
Visit: Center for Spiritual Development

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
Wilkie Au, PhD
This course seeks to further the student’s understanding of the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola. Permission of the instructor is required. Call the Department of Theological Studies at (310) 338-7670.

Mondays, January 10 – May 2, 2005
4:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Visit: LMU Extension Ignatian Spirituality

KINSHIP, HOPE AND JOURNEY OF GOD’S OWN HEART: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES FROM THE BARRIO
Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ
The themes of God, reconciliation, hope, solidarity and resurrection will be explored through the narrative prism of life in East Los Angeles among gangs and the poor.

Saturday, April 9, 2005
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm.
Huesman Chapel
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Visit: CRS Retreat with Greg Boyle, SJ

8-DAY RETREAT: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Contact: Sr. Judy Rinek, SNJM

July 3 - 12, 2005
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
Sierra Madre, CA

8-DAY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREATS
Silent 8-day retreats are individually-directed. Retreatants typically meet with their Director once a day and generally follow the structure of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Participants are individually selected.
First 8 - Day: June 25 – July 4, 2005
Second 8 - Day: July 5- July 14, 2005
Third 8 - Day: July15- July 24, 2005

Jesuit Retreat House
8 - Day Retreat Director
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos, CA 94022
Visit: El Retiro Summer 8-Day Retreats

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: 19TH ANTOTATION RETREAT
The 19th Annotation Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, sometimes called the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, are a way to make the full Spiritual Exercises without going away to a retreat center for 30 days in silence. Groups begin each Fall and those making the retreat are expected to have been in spiritual direction during the six months prior to the start of the retreat.

Loyola Institute of Spirituality
480 Batavia St.
Orange, CA
(located at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)
Visit: LIS Full Spiritual Exercises

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS
The Spiritual Ministry Center offers the Exercises as a 30-day retreat or as the Annotated Exercises that extend over an eight or nine month period, usually from October to May, meeting weekly. There are also directors available for an 8-day retreat.

Spiritual Ministries Center
4822 Del Mar Avenue
San Diego, CA
Visit: Spiritual Ministry Ignatian Retreats

36-DAY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES RETREAT PROGRAM
Once a year, El Retiro Retreat Center offers a special 36-day individually directed silent retreat, carefully following the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The retreat encompasses meditation, contemplation, vocal and silent prayer, devotions, and related spiritual activities. The 36-day retreat includes guided theological preparation and reflection that is designed to assist those who are preparing for work as a spiritual director. Bilingual directors are available to offer the Spiritual Exercises in Spanish.

Jun 21 - Jul 28, 2005
El Retiro Retreat Center
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos, CA
Visit: El Retiro Retreat Center 36 Day Spiritual Exercises Retreat Program

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