Weekend Retreats 2026

Weeklong Retreats with Spiritual Direction

8-day and 5-day directed retreats

A Directed Ignatian Retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola which has profoundly influenced the lives of countless people since the sixteenth century. There are as many reasons to go on this retreat as there are people who attend it. Some of the reasons others have made this retreat include wanting to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, desiring to spend quality time in prayer and reflection, wanting to learn more about yourself in relationship to God and to others, preparing to make a significant decision, and responding to the movement of the Spirit.

You will meet with your spiritual director each day for approximately 30-60 minutes. Your director will listen to your reflections about how God is present in your life. The conversations between a retreatant and their retreat director are held in strict confidence. This time together is, indeed, sacred.

This retreat is more about “being” than doing. You will spend time each day in prayer and reflection (usually 4-5 set “prayer periods” of at least 45 minutes) and you will meet with your spiritual director each day. You are also encouraged to enjoy walking the grounds, individual leisure time (music, puzzles, art) and exercise daily. Eucharistic liturgy is offered each day and there is the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.

Brigette Vohden
mission@loyola.org

973-539-0740

https://loyola.org/summer-week-long-retreats