The Psycho-spirituality of the 12-Steps: Grace Comes through the Wound
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Men
March 16 - 18, 2018
Groups Attending: Individuals
This retreat is currently at capacity or registration is closed. Please call the office at 847.381.1261 with questions.
Summary
Come in hopefulness to search for serenity! In this retreat, we will explore the gradual process of psycho-spiritual transformation through embracing our imperfections and the richness of the 12-Steps. Psycho-spiritual recovery through the 12-Steps is a graced movement away from the wounds of feeling restless, lost, alone, and afraid, to becoming rooted in love, service, and deeper connection to God, self, and others.
Description
A Retreat Leader leads the retreat and prepares thematic talks rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and the 12 Step Program. The retreat offers a unique time away with optional opportunities for a 12 Step meeting, confession, Mass, consultation with a spiritual director, and group prayer experiences. Recovery Retreats end after the 11:30 am lunch.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches.
You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Dr. Kevin McClone, PsyD, MDiv
Dr. Kevin McClone is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified hospice chaplain, and certified alcohol and drug counselor who has worked for over twenty-five years in the counseling, teaching, and health care fields. He is the Director of the Institute for Sexuality Studies and has given numerous workshops and retreats both nationally and internationally on addiction recovery, spirituality and sexuality, building healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, and coping with loss and grief.