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 are beautiful in a different way in each season, I must admit that autumn is indeed my favorite. Crisp mornings and cooler days, the scents of the fall – maple and pumpkin and apple, the softer sunshine coloring the sky, the crunch of leaves underfoot all combine to make this time of year special for me, each time we make the circuit ‘round the sun.... 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
Posted September 01, 2021 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center,
After 30 years in education, I understand benchmarks and metrics for success. You could look at testing scores and grades, graduation rates and placements, wins on the field or court,... read more
Posted July 15, 2021 in Articles
May 20, 2021 marked the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion. When Ignatius was a young soldier, he was injured by a cannonball at the Battle of Pamplona. Recovery from his injury also sparked an... read more
