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“Hearts on Fire – Living Faith in Daily Life with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola”

a retreat event for young adults

 

 

Upcoming Dates

 

	Washington D.C. June 17-18, 2011 St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church Click here to register
	Philadelphia, PA June 24-25, 2011 Old St. Joseph’s Church *Special Guest Presenter – Fr. James Martin, S.J. Click here to register
	Charlotte, NC July 1-2, 2011 Saint Matthew Catholic Church Click here to register
	Baltimore, MD July 8-9, 2011 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Click here to register
	Richmond, VA July 15-16, 2011 Sacred Heart Catholic Church A Bilingual Retreat: Spanish/English! Retiro Bilingüe: Español/Inglés Click here to register

 

Other dates coming soon!

 

Featuring members of the Jesuit Mission Band

 

Jesuit:	pertaining to the Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Mission:	as in a “parish mission,” an event with presentations, prayer, social time, silence, and song – but here for a whole city
Band:	as in a group or team, e.g. “band of brothers,” not as in a “rock band,” but yes, there will be music too!

 

A TEAM OF YOUNG JESUITS
A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS
A THOUSAND GRACES
ONE HEART

Welcoming all young adults! (18-39, single or married)

If you’d enjoy an introduction to some practical ways of connecting your faith and your everyday life, come join us.  Whether you’re new to prayer or are just looking for new ways to pray and live a more meaningful life, this event is for you!

An Event Offering:

• A day and a half of spiritual renewal for young adults
• Dynamic presentations from young Jesuit priests and scholastics (seminarians)
• An introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the spirituality of the Apostleship of Prayer
• Insights on how the deepest desires of our hearts lead us to the Heart of Jesus Christ
• Practical ways to connect faith and daily life

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:

“The presenters were obviously in love with the Lord. They were joyful, peaceful, and attractive in the way I see Jesus attracting people in the Gospels.”

 

“What did you like best about the weekend? Hearing from Jesuits close to my own age; everything was very relevant and explained in a way I could relate to. The music was great, too.”

 

“What are a few things you learned?  1) The practice of Ignatian contemplation – I never knew about “imagining” myself in the Gospels before, 2) The idea of spiritual consolation and desolation and how to respond to each.”

 

“I can’t remember the last time… I spent a good hour in prayer. Having that time set aside was very much needed, and even more fruitful. Praying by means of Ignatian contemplation is definitely something I’ll continue to do.”

Sample Schedule Outline
(may vary in different locations)

Friday Evening

• 6:00pm start (light snacks available)
• Two presentations with music interludes
• Candlelit Eucharistic adoration service with music and intercessions
• Evening closes with coffeehouse social and live music (begins around 9:30, stay as long as you are able
• Participants return home overnight

Saturday Morning

• Coffee and light breakfast food available in morning
• First presentation begins at 9:00am
• Two presentations with music interludes
• Opportunity for quiet prayer, discussion groups
• Lunch (at host parish or in local establishments)
• Presentations and interactive session in the afternoon
• Finish weekend with Saturday Vigil Mass (yes, this “counts” as Sunday Mass!)

There is no registration fee, but a suggested donation of $15 would help us continue this ministry.  Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration helps our planning.  Thanks!

Mission Band on

Past Hearts on Fire Events

 

South Bend, IN Sacred Heart Parish Center (Near Notre Dame) Hosted by Diocesan CYAM and St. Pius YAs April 8-9, 2011 Download flyer Download poster

New York City, NY
Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus
November 20, 2010
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Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University, 
St. Mary’s University Parish
November 6, 2010
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Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity Church
July 23-24, 2010
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Chicago, IL
St. Clement Church, Lincoln Park
July 16-17, 2010
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Columbus, OH
St. Catharine Church
July 9-10, 2010
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Iowa City, IA
Newman Center, University of Iowa
June 25-26, 2010
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Milwaukee, WI
St. Monica Church, Whitefish Bay
June 18-19, 2010
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Sponsors:
Apostleship of Prayer, U.S. National Office
Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Director:
Fr. Phil Hurley, S.J.
Youth and Young Adult Director
Apostleship of Prayer, National Office
3211 S. Lake Dr., Ste. 216
Milwaukee, WI 53235
414-486-1152
phurleysj@apostleshipofprayer.org