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23 February @ 10:00 am
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23 March @ 11:30 am
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A First Spiritual Exercise Retreat in Daily Life
When: five Mondays during Lent: 23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March 2026
If you have a desire to deepen your relationship with God and find God’s presence in your everyday life, this could be a retreat for you.
Where you are now is where God is waiting for you.
All are welcome. There are no special requirements to attend; come as you are.
This First Spiritual Exercises retreat runs in daily life during Lent. It guides you in prayer and reflection for 30 minutes each day. The retreat is for anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God.
The retreat was composed by Michael Hansen SJ and is based on the Spiritual Exercises by St Ignatius of Loyola. This retreat is a way of encountering the Creator as Love in your everyday life through a program of personal prayer and attending a weekly gathering of guided spiritual conversation.
What’s Involved
- Participants pray at home for 30 minutes each day, and meet together with retreat guides within a group once a week for 90 minutes, for listening, prayer and spiritual conversation. There are five 90-minute group meetings.
- These sessions are guided by trained givers of the First Spiritual Exercises. It is suggested that you purchase “The First Spiritual Exercises: Four Guided Retreats” book by Michael Hansen SJ ahead of the retreat.
Your Commitment
- To spend 30 minutes daily in personal prayer.
- To keep a journal.
- A willingness to commit to four weeks of the retreat and attend five weekly group meetings.
- A willingness to participate in group sharing and conversation.
- To meet weekly for the following dates…
When: five Mondays during Lent: 23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March 2026
REGISTER BY 19 FEB
Time: 10 am to 11:30 am AEST (QLD)
Where: JISA Faber, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon Queensland
Price: This retreat is given free of charge. You are also welcome to contribute financially towards the ongoing work of our ministry, when registering. We are grateful for your generosity, which enables us to continue sharing the transformative experiences of Ignatian spirituality.
REGISTER BY 19 FEB
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2026
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Inner Peace in Divine Love, a Lenten Retreat – Brisbane QLD
Inner Peace in Divine Love, a Lenten Retreat – Brisbane QLD
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Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia
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A First Spiritual Exercise Retreat in Daily Life
When: five Mondays during Lent: 23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March 2026
If you have a desire to deepen your relationship with God and find God’s presence in your everyday life, this could be a retreat for you.
Where you are now is where God is waiting for you.
All are welcome. There are no special requirements to attend; come as you are.
This First Spiritual Exercises retreat runs in daily life during Lent. It guides you in prayer and reflection for 30 minutes each day. The retreat is for anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God.
The retreat was composed by Michael Hansen SJ and is based on the Spiritual Exercises by St Ignatius of Loyola. This retreat is a way of encountering the Creator as Love in your everyday life through a program of personal prayer and attending a weekly gathering of guided spiritual conversation.
What’s Involved
- Participants pray at home for 30 minutes each day, and meet together with retreat guides within a group once a week for 90 minutes, for listening, prayer and spiritual conversation. There are five 90-minute group meetings.
- These sessions are guided by trained givers of the First Spiritual Exercises. It is suggested that you purchase “The First Spiritual Exercises: Four Guided Retreats” book by Michael Hansen SJ ahead of the retreat.
Your Commitment
- To spend 30 minutes daily in personal prayer.
- To keep a journal.
- A willingness to commit to four weeks of the retreat and attend five weekly group meetings.
- A willingness to participate in group sharing and conversation.
- To meet weekly for the following dates…
When: five Mondays during Lent: 23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March 2026
REGISTER BY 19 FEB
Time: 10 am to 11:30 am AEST (QLD)
Where: JISA Faber, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon Queensland
Price: This retreat is given free of charge. You are also welcome to contribute financially towards the ongoing work of our ministry, when registering. We are grateful for your generosity, which enables us to continue sharing the transformative experiences of Ignatian spirituality.
REGISTER BY 19 FEB