
A place to talk, not talk, wrestle, listen and experience being listened to
MaddyChristine Hope ~ Spiritual Director
~ Opportunity !! Experience the Spiritual Exercises in a group at a low cost ~
My first experience with Ignatian Spirituality came through a triad experience, and I loved how it provided community. There is also something very transformative when listening to others share their journey and having others listen to mine.
The desire to accompany others in a group setting is not surprising since it was such a significant experience.
There are a few reasons why a person might choose to go through the exercises in a group setting versus as an individual:
Weekly Spiritual Accompaniment is an important component of the Spiritual Exercises, which comes at a cost. Meeting for weekly Spiritual Direction in a group setting can be very cost-effective. When going through the exercises individually, one often pays $ 50 - $65 for a session every week; this amounts to about $ 200 - $300 per month. For the Exercises in a group setting, I charge $ 100 per month.
For many, the group setting answers the desire for community. It is a welcomed gift.
If you have an interest in the Spiritual Exercises and a group setting sounds like music to you, you might be interested in applying to be part of a triad. Because discerning whether the Spiritual Exercises are a good fit for you takes time, I am now taking applications for a September 2024 start.
A few details:
The journey will take about nine months; everyone will travel with the exercises at their own pace.
You will journey with the Spiritual Exercises on a daily basis on your own, and the group meets for weekly online Spiritual Direction.
The weekly Spiritual Direction session will be an hour.
The group will meet at a set time each week, during the day, on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Once a group is formed, we will look at what time slot works for all of us.
There is a set monthly cost of $ 85 per person.
Before applying, I recommend reading and sitting with this page. Notice your inner movements towards the time and energy component of the Spiritual Exercises.
After submitting your application, we will schedule a video call, and together we will go through a discernment process to see if this is the right fit and timing for you. This might take more than one call.
Looking forward to connecting.
In Grace, MaddyChristine