2025 Praying with St Ignatius - Exploring major themes of the Spiritual Exercises and meeting God through them.

Praying with St Ignatius - Exploring major themes of the Spiritual Exercises and meeting God through them. 'Take, Lord and receive all my liberty…Give me your love and your grace for this is sufficient for me.’ [SE234]

Join Sister Eveleen Retreat House and Ignatian Spiritual Director Colin Renouf for this 2-night silent retreat exploring the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. 

We will begin by reflecting on: Who was Ignatius? And what are 'The Spiritual Exercises'? 

Then we will consider some of the key themes of the Exercises: Radically Loved, Principle & Foundation, Freedom, Desire, Contemplating Christ and ending with how we are delightfully loved by God. 

The goal of the Exercises is to grow in union with God, thus gaining inner freedom and becoming more like Christ who was free to love and to serve.

About the hosts:

Colin and Carol Renouf have a deep commitment to Contemplative Spirituality and enjoy leading others into a loving, intimate relationship with God. Teaching, retreat leading and accompanying others in their spiritual journey is something they both love to do. Family fills their life with joy and challenge, they have four adult children, with partners and ten grandchildren. Colin with Carol’s support was a Baptist Pastor for 24 years, but has moved to being a Catholic. He has been a Spiritual Director for over 25 years. They live in Christchurch and are both involved in Community Ministry.

Cost (including all meals): $330. 

You will have your own room in the Main House or Annex for the retreat.  

Toilet/Bathroom are shared. We have one in the Main House and one in the Annex.

Let us know about your dietary needs with your registration.

Please note:

You always have the option to arrive earlier or stay longer by booking extra nights (self-catered and guided) at Sister Eveleen. 

Just let us know upon registration.

Our fees are set low to encourage participation in our programme and ministry, 

and do not represent the true cost of the upkeep and maintenance of this wonderful historic house.

If you are able, we would welcome your additional contribution. 

If you would like a donation tax receipt for anything in excess of the base cost, please let us know.

On the other hand, if you'd like to attend but the cost is prohibitive, 

please get in touch as we may be able to assist you.