This focus of this program was on the Spiritual Exercises and the rules for the discernment of spirits. The program provided fresh perspectives and offers new insights for spiritual directors accompanying women through the Spiritual Exercises.

Drawing from her book, co-author Elizabeth Liebert, SNJM, PhD explored barriers that women from various cultures and contexts often encounter in the Spiritual Exercises and invited spiritual directors to discover ways of accompanying women that are transformative and liberating.

Through the use of input, personal reflection and group conversation, this program offered wisdom for all spiritual directors who accompany women and men facing obstacles in their spiritual lives that flow from situations of oppression and injustice. Elizabeth, who also co-authored the first edition of Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed: Uncovering Liberating Possibilities for Women  over twenty years ago, drew from the deep well of her Ignatian wisdom and experience with the Spiritual Exercises.

All registered participants (including those who register after the series has concluded) will receive a link to the recordings of all sessions. A 20% discount on the cost of the book is available to program participants who purchase the book through Paulist Press. We will email you the code along with other program information once your registration has been received.

Series schedule:
"Session 1: The Spiritual Exercises, Week 1" – Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
"Session 2: The Spiritual Exercises, Week 2" – Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023
"Session 3: The Spiritual Exercises: Rules for Discernment of Spirits" – Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
"Session 4: The Spiritual Exercises, Weeks 3 and 4" – Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023