Advent is usually described as a time of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas. But it also has a much more personal meaning. Advent” means “coming.” Therefore, Advent can also be a time of emptying out to prepare space for what is coming into our lives. It can also signal a time of coming into a deeper understanding of our spiritual life. Retreats are an opportunity to step outside our busy lives, to reflect, and come home to God.

 The heart of this retreat is an invitation to retreat as a spiritual practice and silence as a balm for our busy soul. The program will combine group discussion, periods of reflective silence, and an individual spiritual direction session.

Dates and Details
Friday, December 6, to Saturday, December 7, 2024
This retreat starts Friday at 7:00pm and ends Saturday at 4:00pm.
The cost of this retreat is $200, which includes overnight accommodations and meals.

About the Facilitators
Jenny DeVivo holds a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity. She is currently the Vice President of Mission and Heritage at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, with the responsibility of the Catholic identity of the university. Jenny is a graduate of the Spiritual Direction Program at the Siena Center in Racine, WI and is a Benedictine Oblate with St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, MN.

Teresa Calpino holds a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity with a focus on women in the New Testament writings. She is currently a Lecturer in Theology at Loyola University Chicago where she is also the Director of Mission Integration for the College of Arts and Sciences. Teresa is a graduate of the Spiritual Guidance Training Program at the Siena Center in Racine, WI with a busy practice accompanying seekers on their spiritual journeys.