Ignatian Silent Retreat

with Bill Zuelke, MDiv, MS

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola are a month-long program of meditations, prayers, considerations, and contemplative practices that help faith become more fully alive in the everyday life of contemporary people.

The Spiritual Exercises are divided into a series of four movements or “stages.” These four movements include consideration of the complex reality of human sin; an imagining of the life and public ministry of Jesus, Jesus’ last days and Jesus’ Resurrection, and Christ’s continued life in the world.

These Exercises are usually made in one of three different ways: first, extended over approximately thirty days in a silent retreat away from home, which was its original form; or second, as condensed into a weekend or an eight-day retreat based on Ignatian themes; or third, in the midst of daily life, while living at home, over a period of several months. Our retreat will follow the weekend format. We will also remain silent throughout the time of the retreat, including during meals. Our Retreat Director, Bill Zuelke will give 5 conferences throughout the weekend to guide our prayer and our experience of the Exercises of St. Ignatius.

Retreat Master: Bill Zuelke is a Spiritual Director and an emeritus staff member of SoulFormation. He provides retreats and assistance with personal discernment experiences through his private practice.

Bill has a degree in philosophy from Gonzaga University (1976), an M.Div. from Boston College (1981), and an M.S. in pastoral counseling from Loyola University, Baltimore (1985). He was a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) for 20 years and an ordained Catholic priest. He is trained in Jesuit spirituality and discernment of spirits and has been providing individual spiritual direction, private and group retreats, and assistance with personal discernment for over 45 years. He is a specialist in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and has directed people through the 30 day retreat and has been involved in creating the 19th annotation retreat program in Portland, Oregon, and for the Evangelical Community of the Pacific Northwest. He has been involved in Higher Education as a campus minister, counselor, student services director, and Dean for 40+ years.

Cost: $425 single occupancy | Includes conference, lodging & meals
Email retreat@mtangel.edu to register.

Retreat Schedule (subject to change)