Journeying in Friendship with Jesus
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Adults
Groups Attending: Individuals
Summary
Journey with Fr. Nick through a retreat exploration into the theme of friendship with Jesus. This weekend will provide an opportunity to reflect upon the joys and challenges within friendships while discerning how to root these experiences through the context of Christ’s life by examining his relationships with the apostles and the people whom he encountered in the gospels. This retreat will include applied personal reflections from Fr. Nick while drawing upon examples from scripture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola as prayerful invitations to deepen one’s friendship with Jesus.
Description
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. Nick Albin, SJ
Fr. Nick Albin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest serving as the Assistant to the President for
Mission at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska. Previously, he taught mathematics and theology at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He is passionate about helping people grow closer to Christ as they discover their God-given gifts and talents. He is praised for his joyful presence and warm hospitality.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. suburbs, Fr. Nick met the Jesuits during his undergraduate studies at Xavier University, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration. Fr. Nick has also earned a master of arts in social philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, and a master of divinity from Boston College. He is currently pursuing a master of arts in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University.
With a love for travel and exploring, Fr. Nick has accompanied students on pilgrimages to the Ignatian sites in Spain, France, and Italy during his Jesuit training. He has also ministered to God’s people at the USA-Mexico border and throughout Northeast India. Outside of studies and ministry, Fr. Nick finds joy in acting and improv, running, and cooking with family and friends.