Emmanuel Retreat: God With Us

An individually directed Ignatian retreat for individuals who are seeking to engage their imagination, intellect and emotions as they pray with Scripture passages that have Advent themes of hope, listening, patience, self-giving love and joy.

Dates: December 7 - 13, 2025

Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 23, 2025

To enter fully into the grace of this Ignatian retreat, we encourage you to prayerfully consider whether you are able to make space for the following commitments:

  • Attend the opening session in person on Sunday, December 7th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Ignatius.  Parking will be available at Visitation School. (A zoom option is available for those who live outside the DC metro area.)
  • Set aside 30 minutes each weekday (Monday through Friday) for personal, uninterrupted prayer.
  • Meet daily with a spiritual director (Monday through Friday) for approximately 30 minutes.  Spiritual direction is offered in person on the campus of Holy Trinity or virtually.  If you are meeting virtually, please ensure you are in a private, quiet, and prayerful environment.
  • Attend the closing session in person on Saturday, December 13th from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. in McKenna Hall.  Parking will be available at Visitation School.  (A zoom option is available for those who live outside the DC metro area.)

Making these commitments will help foster a retreat experience that is focused, prayerful, and open to the movements of the Spirit.

*We've had an enthusiastic response to this retreat, and we are currently full.
You may register for the waiting list below.*

REGISTER HERE FOR THE WAITING LIST

Registration deadline is November 23, 2025