Posted June 12, 2023 in Articles
From humble beginning - this is our story. In August, the Jesuit Retreat Center will begin the celebration of 125 years of offering the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and other retreats, making JRC the oldest, longest continuously operating retreat center in the United States. Our story is actually a little older than 125 years… Download the Summer 2023 Newsletter to continue reading. read more
Posted January 25, 2023 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center, If the Lord does not build the house… (Psalm 127:1) Returning from our Christmas and New Year holiday, I was inspired to walk around our retreat center building and property. Pausing... read more
Posted September 27, 2022 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center, In my photo library, I have an image of autumn trees in golds and reds and oranges with the caption “October is my favorite color”. While the grounds of JRC... read more
Posted May 27, 2022 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center, On July 31st, the Society of Jesus (and we at JRC) will be concluding the Ignatian Year. It has been a time to contemplate the spiritual conversion of Ignatius, which... read more
Posted January 01, 2022 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center, There is an ancient Christmas tradition which is still observed in some churches. At midnight Mass, before the liturgy begins, there is the Proclamation of the Birth of Christ, a... read more
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