Emmanuel Retreat: God With Us

To embrace the Mystery
Is to discover the real.
It is to walk towards the light,
To glimpse the morning star,
To catch sight from time to time
Of what is truly real.

- Cardinal Basil Hume, OSB

 

During this individually directed retreat, you'll be invited to:

  • allow your hopefulness to be nourished
  • notice God's loving activity in the world and in your life
  • recognize how God might be inviting you to experience joy and to be a co-creator of love in the world

The retreat will introduce you to prayer in the Ignatian tradition, allowing you to engage your imagination, feelings, and intellect as you pray with Advent-themed Scriptures.  Through daily private sessions with a spiritual director, you'll have the opportunity to explore how God is with you in your prayer and your life experiences.

Dates: December 6 - 12, 2026

Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026

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 6th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm 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 12th from 10:00 am to noon 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.)

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

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN CLOSER TO THE RETREAT

Registration deadline is November 22, 2026