carmenchristi Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 So maybe this post doesn't go in VS, but it kind of does because the ultimate outcome will seriously affect my discernment process.... soooo... that being said: I need to find a course of Ignatian Spiritual Exercises at least somewhat in my area. I am between Ithaca and Syracuse NY... can travel fairly easily to Buffalo or Binghamton, or Rochester (though I highly doubt that would be beneficial). Does ANYONE have experience with this area? I could go for either a personal retreat (no conferences, just one on one meetings with a SD) or a scheduled retreat with several people. I just need some recommendations so I don't find myself with a wacko trying to guide me. I haven't had much luck in the last 6 months that I've been back here. Here's the catch.. it has to be soooooon, like in this next month. Pleaaaaaase let me know if you have even the slightest idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara. They send their novitiate to the Spiritual Exercises. Blessings, Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Gemma is correct, however, from the SSVM website, they do not have any exercises scheduled in the NY area. The next one is August 29-September 2nd, 2012 in Guyana. [url="http://www.ssvmusa.org/spiritual.exercises.shtm"]Spiritual Exercise Schedule[/url] I will do some research and see what I come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaberry Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 CC: I don't have any advice for you, but I just wanted to say YES on the retreat you are looking into. Ignatian spiritual exercises are so valuable in discernment! I hope you find one close to you that you love and brings you closer to Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organwerke Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1341616814' post='2452959'] Gemma is correct, however, from the SSVM website, they do not have any exercises scheduled in the NY area. The next one is August 29-September 2nd, 2012 in Guyana. [url="http://www.ssvmusa.org/spiritual.exercises.shtm"]Spiritual Exercise Schedule[/url] I will do some research and see what I come up with. [/quote] If I am not wrong, anyway, they could organize Exercises in other dates if there are special needs, so I'd suggest to call and ask for informations anyway, the sisters are always lovely and very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 These are all in MA, but they're the best I could find for the East Coast .. Coming up soon .. [url="http://fssp.com/press/2012/06/fr-buckley-ignatian-retreats-2012/"]http://fssp.com/pres...-retreats-2012/[/url] [url="http://www.mileschristi.org/en/activities/spiritual-exercises.php?id=70"]http://www.mileschri...cises.php?id=70[/url] [url="http://omvhouse.org/"]http://omvhouse.org/[/url] You can have private or preached retreats here. The OMV priests are great!! super orthodox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Jesus Through Mary Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The SSVM will do usually at least one spiritual exercises a year in DC. There last one was in Feb. But check there website periodically, they have had them in NYC before. The novices and first years are currently making their 30 day! Pray for them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenchristi Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks everyone for the responses. Looks like I will probably be going with the OMV in Milton, MA... but if anyone has other suggestions please keep 'em coming as I haven't made my reservation just yet! THANKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='carmenchristi' timestamp='1341790091' post='2453647'] Thanks everyone for the responses. Looks like I will probably be going with the OMV in Milton, MA... but if anyone has other suggestions please keep 'em coming as I haven't made my reservation just yet! THANKS!!! [/quote] I don't know if these are closer than Milton, MA, but these are what I could find so far: [url="http://www.campioncenter.org/programs/directedretreats.htm"]Campion Renewal Center in Weston, MA[/url] [url="http://www.mileschristi.org/en/activities/spiritual-exercises.php?id=107"]Dominican Retreat Center in McLean, VA[/url] [url="http://www.cenaclesisters.org/uploads/ronkonkoma/2011-2012%20RETREAT%20BROCHURE.pdf"]Cenacle Sisters in Ronkonkoma, NY[/url] (scroll to page 3 on the bottom) --[i]We offer the 30 day Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius at anytime of the year. --Please call the Retreat Office at 631-588-8366 ext. 402[/i] [url="http://www.loveyourmission.org/wspex.htm"]Mount St. Francis @ Peekskill, NY[/url] I'm still looking. I'll let you know if I find anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissylou Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Weston is a western suburb of Boston. Milton is a southern suburb of Boston. Technically, Weston would be "closer" but if you're coming in from Syracuse it would not be a significant difference. cmaria has gone on retreat with the OMVs in Milton and lurves lurves lurves them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='krissylou' timestamp='1341859892' post='2454007'] Weston is a western suburb of Boston. Milton is a southern suburb of Boston. Technically, Weston would be "closer" but if you're coming in from Syracuse it would not be a significant difference. cmaria has gone on retreat with the OMVs in Milton and lurves lurves lurves them. [/quote] Ah, I should have looked at mapquest or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenchristi Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 [quote name='krissylou' timestamp='1341859892' post='2454007'] cmaria has gone on retreat with the OMVs in Milton and lurves lurves lurves them. [/quote] I'm getting more and more convinced that this is the best solution... a friend of mine recommended them too. I already e-mailed... the lady who organizes said possibly July 28-Aug 4 is available, she just needs to make sure there will be a director available. I'm kind of cringing at how much it costs, but I've been praying about giving back to God financially... I guess this will be a pretty good place to start! Still waiting to hear suggestions from another friend about possibilities in Buffalo, but I'm pretty sure I'll be signing up for the Milton one. Thanks everyone for the help and the suggestions! I'll keep y'all posted on the situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenchristi Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Yay horray! The dates are available.. so I'll be going to Milton! I'm soooo excited!!! Like a kid on Christmas eve I'll be sending in the registration application tomorrow, first thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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