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 Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
(SEEL)
Tri-Cities,
WA
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The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in
Everyday Life (SEEL) begins its twenty-first year providing the Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius to Southwestern Washington State - the Columbia
Basin area - September, 2008. We have three programs
available:
- Preparation
Days Retreat - 6-week experience based on Ignatian
Preparation Days. Materials provided. Pray for 1/2 hour daily, meet
weekly with group for six weeks. Those who complete the program can
continue with the Exercises (SEEL 1 or 2)
- SEEL 1-
one-hour daily prayer, individual director, monthly group meetings
- SEEL 2
- 1/2 to 1 hour daily prayer, group direction, monthly group meetings,
prior SEEL participation
- Challenge
- 15 minute/day prayer, weekly group meeting (1 hour)
Those who have completed these programs say
they are effective, powerful and even life-changing. (see below for
benefits, requirements and commitments of each program). |
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For information for 2008-2009 season, contact
us -
click here. For a brochure
click:
PDF SEEL 1 brochure |
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BENEFITS OF SEEL 1, 2 and
CHALLENGE |
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DEVELOP |
LEARN & PRACTICE |
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Deeper relationship with Jesus |
The habit of daily prayer |
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Relationship with a trained spiritual
director (SEEL 1) |
contemplative, imaginative, and meditative prayer |
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Deeper understanding of discernment |
Discernment |
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Connection with a small community of prayers
with whom you can share your spiritual life |
sharing your faith with others |
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REQUIREMENTS AND COMMITMENTS
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SEEL 1 |
SEEL 2 |
Challenge |
| Pray for an hour
daily
(on your own time) with materials given by your director |
Pray for at least 1/2 hour daily (on your
own time) following assigned text |
Pray for at least 15 minutes daily (on your
own time) following the Challenge book. |
| Keep a journal of your prayer experiences |
keep a journal of your prayer experiences |
Journal is recommended, not required |
| Attend monthly group meetings (one Saturday per
month) |
Attend twice monthly small group meetings
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Attend weekly small group meetings |
| See your
director at least every two weeks (you schedule when) |
Must have already completed SEEL 1 |
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Complete application and faith autobiography |
Register by September 1 |
Register by September 1 |
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$225 fee includes all materials |
$50 fee |
$15 fee includes book |
To be considered
for any program for the coming season, send your application or register by
August 20, 2008. We welcome your interest
and participation.
Click here to see more about
our 15-year celebration. |
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