Exploring the Dynamics of the Directed Retreat: Directing the Prayer of Another
With Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ
May 3 - 5, 2024
This Seminar is for spiritual directors who have made Directed Retreats and are interested in exploring the dynamics of this Retreat in the 3-8 day Directed Retreat format. Through the use of input, case studies, role play, readings related to the Directed Retreat, personal prayer and reflection, this seminar will cover such topics as:
- The Dynamics operative in a Directed Retreat
- The Director of the Directed Retreat
- Discernment within the Director
- Conversion Cycle (Four Movements in Prayer)
- Centrality of Religious Experience
- Listening to the Prayer of Another
- Fostering the Contemplative / Evocative Approach
- Role of Desire in Prayer
- Value of Sharing My Prayer with Another
- Bringing Retreat to Closure
Date: May 3-5, 2024
Time: Starting at 4:00pm
Cost: $250
Scholarships are available. Please contact Michelle Cimaroli, aci at director@straphaelacenter.org to inquire.
About the Spiritual Director
Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ
Karen M. Doyle SSJ, D. Min., a Sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia enjoys the ministry of spiritual direction, supervision, formation of spiritual directors and Ignatian Spirituality for thirty years. She has ministered to spiritual directors in the United States, Canada, Philippines, Denmark and Taiwan.
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