The Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies seeks to deepen an understanding and appreciation of the history, spirituality, educational heritage, and pedagogical approach of the Society of Jesus through courses, workshops, publications, and scholarly symposia.

12 Weeks in Manresa: Spiritual Exercises for our Times:

Type: A self-guided Ignatian retreat in daily life based on the Spiritual Exercises

Format: The retreat is made independently, however, we suggest small group faith sharing every week or every other week.

Dates: This 12-week, self-guided Ignatian retreat can be done asynchronously, however, we suggest starting on a Sunday. (The suggested Summer 2024 dates, with weekly emails to keep you on track, runs June 2 to August 24. 

About: The Institute invites you to participate in 12 Weeks in Manresa: Spiritual Exercises for our Times, a self-guided Ignatian retreat in daily life based on the Spiritual Exercises, using a text offered through Jesuit Sources: “Finding Christ in the World: A Twelve Week Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life,” by Joseph Tetlow, S.J., and Carol Atwell Ackels.  The book is an extended adaptation for praying with the Exercises. It provides daily content for prayer and space for taking notes. 

In addition to the book, which will guide your daily prayer, there are additional retreat presentations on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, led by Fr. Casey Beaumier, S.J, which can be found in the "Retreat Content" section of this website.

The Institute’s involvement in your retreat is minimal. We distribute the text and provide you weekly content. 

Cost: The retreat itself is offered at no charge.  The only cost is the purchase of the retreat material.

Register: Click here for the Summer 2024 Program Registration.