Posted September 01, 2014 in Press Releases
Dear Friend of Jesuit Retreat House,
I write this first letter to our Jesuit Retreat House community and friends with deep gratitude for having the opportunity to serve as the new Executive Director beginning July 1. My personal journey of prayer and discernment leading to this inspiring new turn in my life has been blessed with a profound sense of feeling my life in God’s hands, and the belief that this role is truly the best use of my gifts in this phase of my life. I am everinspired by the First Principle and Foundation of Ignatius, and the core image... read more
Posted January 01, 2014 in Press Releases
Dear Friends:
Here at the Retreat House we are seriously implementing the concept of ‘journey’ or ‘pilgrimage’, something that Pope Francis has mentioned frequently in his talks. As a Jesuit, he is familiar with the journey... read more
Posted August 01, 2013 in Press Releases
Dear Friend of Jesuit Retreat House:
What do you seek for happiness? A big home? A recognized career? A fabulous salary?
What is the ‘drive’ or ‘passion’ in your life? What has grabbed you and absorbed you?... read more
Posted May 01, 2013 in Press Releases
Dear Friend of JRH,
At a the closing of a recent retreat group, I reminded the retreatants that God peels away layer-by-layer of our guilt and our burdens to tease forth, or bring to surface, the... read more
Posted January 01, 2013 in Press Releases
Dear Friends:
Many years ago a wise, legendary Jesuit, who happened to be my spiritual director, chafed at my admission that I lacked the time for contemplation.
“And my dear sister,” he seriously but quietly said as... read more
