319 Concord Rd. • Weston, MA 02493-1398
Phone: 781-419-1337• Fax: 781-894-5864
E-Mail: Campion Renewal Center

Home
Spiritual Exercises
Ignatian Spirituality
Directed Retreats
Guided Retreats

Days of Prayer/Reflection

Weekend Retreats
Special Retreats/Programs
Professional Development
Private Retreats
News
St. Ignatius Loyola

 

Making The

Spiritual Exercises

"30-Day" Retreat

October, 2008

 

Making

The Spiritual Exercises

"30-Day" Retreat

The Spiritual Exercises (20th annotation retreat)
September 29, 2008 to November 1, 2008

Cost: $1900
Application fee: $50 (non-refundable but applicable to final total)
Non-Refundable Deposit: $200 (due on acceptance and applicable to final total)

Making the Spiritual Exercises according to the 20th annotation is sometimes called making the "long" or the "thirty-day" retreat. Individuals interested in making the Spiritual Exercises in this format are expected to be in an on-going spiritual direction relationship, and have made a number of directed (five or eight-day) retreats prior to applying. Retreatants should plan to arrive in time for dinner on September 28th. The retreat begins the following evening and ends with Eucharist on the morning of November 1st, the Feast of All Saints. Retreatants are expected to be available for the entire period of the retreat. Travel and other plans should be made with this expectation in mind. Campion Renewal Center affords retreatants an extraordinary setting within biking distance of Walden Pond, and short drives to Lexington and Concord, Cape Ann, and other famous New England landmarks. The spectacular autumn foliage for which New England is world-famous will provide retreatants with breath-taking natural beauty in which to deepen one's relationship with God

General Information: Applicants are expected to have made at least two five-day (or longer) silent retreats, be currently in spiritual direction, engage in regular prayer, be comfortable using Scripture in their prayer, be capable of maintaining the silence that is important for this retreat. We find that this background and these experiences are important in helping retreatants be able to discuss comfortably their prayer experiences with a director.

We regret that we are not able to accommodate special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian) as meals are prepared for the entire house. However, salad and fruit are always available at meals. A refrigerator is available for any special foods you may want to purchase, or any medications that may need refrigeration.

Retreat Dates and Costs: Retreatants should plan to arrive in time for dinner (5:45 pm) on Saturday, Sept. 28th. There will be an orientation meeting and social after dinner. The next day will be "free" so that you can settle in, relax, pick up things you may have forgotten to pack, and become familiar with the local area. The retreat begins after dinner on Saturday, Sept. 29th, and ends with Liturgy and lunch on Nov.1st. Retreatants are expected to be available for the entire period. Travel and other plans should be made with this expectation in mind.

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee and applicants will be informed of the decision on their completed application once it has been reviewed. If accepted for the retreat, applicants must submit a non-refundable deposit of $200 to secure their reservation. The combined application fee and deposit ($250) will be applied to the total cost of the retreat. The cost for the 30-day retreat is $1,900. Payment of the balance ($1,650) is due upon arrival for the retreat.

Application Process: We use a "rolling" application process and review applications as they are received, and so we ask you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. In addition to completing the application form and responding to the questions below, please provide the following:

 

a. A typed 4-5 page autobiographical sketch telling us about the important persons and events in your life and your faith journey. This will help us to know you better, and understand your desire to make this retreat at this time. In your autobiographical sketch please address the following:

 

-Who is God for you?
-How have your knowledge of/relationship with God evolved over time?
-By what names/images do you know or call-upon God?
-By what names/images does God know or call upon you?
-If you were able to see yourself as God sees you, whom does God see?

b. Please have your spiritual director send us a letter, under separate cover to the address below, indicating his or her support of your making this retreat at this time.

c. For priests and/or religious, please have your superior, bishop, etc. send us a letter, under separate cover to the address below, endorsing you for this retreat.

Please mail your completed application (the application form, autobiographical sketch, and response to the eight questions) and $50 non-refundable application fee to:

Ms. Anne Copponi
Campion Renewal Center
319 Concord Road
Weston, MA 02493-1398

Spaces are limited, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Deadline for completed applications and all supporting materials for this scheduled retreat is August 3, 2008.

We understand that an individual's plans may make it difficult, if not impossible, to make The Spiritual Exercises during the scheduled time in October. Please note that, in addition to offering The Spiritual Exercises during October, directors are available throughout much of the year to direct individuals wishing to make a "Long" retreat at another time if this would be more helpful in terms of their personal plans and needs. Please contact the Center Office if we may be of assistance to you in this way.

30 Day Retreat
APPLICATION

 

Home
Contact
† Staff
† Facilities
† Directions
† Resources
 
© 2006 Campion Renewal Center