Ignatian Pathways Episode 4
Ignatian Pathways is a podcast that gathers voices from across the Ignatian family to share about the many pathways to God that we have all discovered through Ignatian spirituality. Each week, Dave de la Fuente, OIS's Associate Director for Young Adult Ministries will gather these voices together for a discussion. This series is intended for those who have practiced the way of Ignatius for years and those just beginning to dip their toes into the waters of Ignatian spirituality. Listen to Episode 4: Retreat Yourself! below. You may also listen to past episodes: Apple | Spotify | Soundcloud | YouTube.
Why should someone go on a retreat? In this live conversation from the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice, we talk with Shevaun Low and Jim Palmer, from Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House and Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House, respectively, two of the four retreat houses in the East Province. They offer some beautiful answers to this question, and insights into what to expect on a weekend retreat, especially at their retreat houses. Fittingly, our episode takes place amidst the din of a busy Ignatian Family Teach-in, so our conversation symbolically invites the listener to tune into God's grace and filter out the background noise—which is exactly what retreats do. This conversation reinforces the importance of prayer for a life of justice, and that when you decide to make a retreat, it is not actually your decision, but a response to God's invitation to be still and rest in God's presence. Learn more about why you should "retreat yourself" in this great episode.
Special thanks to our guests: Shevaun Low, Executive Director, Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House, and Jim Palmer, outgoing Executive Director, Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House.