Praying with Paul of Tarsus and Ignatius of Loyola
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
March 19 - 21, 2027
Groups Attending: Individuals
Summary
Although they lived in quite separate times and circumstances, Paul of Tarsus and Ignatius of Loyola share a common and dramatic experience of conversion to Christ. The experience shaped Paul’s theology as expressed in his various letters to the Christian and largely Gentile communities. And Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, as well, are shaped by his experience of Christ calling him to be his companion. In this retreat, I will explore some connections between a selection of Paul’s letters and Ignatius’ Exercises to show how they mutually enrich one another and invite us, in Paul’s words, “to put on Christ.”
Description
This retreat includes several presentations, daily mass, 6 meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet.
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. Each retreatant has their own bedroom.
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
Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ
Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ, is a Retreat Director at Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, WI. He was previously the Director of First Studies and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. Prior to coming to Loyola University, he served as Pastor of Gesu Parish in Milwaukee, WI, after teaching philosophy at Marquette University. He has preached and/or directed retreats for many years at the Jesuit Retreat House, Demontreville Retreat House in St. Paul, MN, and Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL. He has earned an MDiv and MTS in Theology (Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, CA) and a PhD in Philosophy (New School University in New York City).