WHITE HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT

St. Louis, MO 63129

1-800-643-1003

Jesuit retreat center high on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, MO.  Since 1922, thousands of people from around the world make annual three-day silent, guided retreats here to relax, reconnect with God and strengthen their spirituality.  A true gem in the Midwest!  Call 314-416-6400 or 1-800-643-1003.  Email reservations@whretreat.org  7400 Christopher Rd.  St. Louis, MO 63129

Both men's and women's retreats are offered as well as recovery retreats.

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Weekend Reflections for 7/10/15

July 10, 2015  /  Joe Parisi

"Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out..."

 Our scripture readings this month of July have to do with being sent by God to offer what God desires for all. What qualifies someone who works in a vineyard and cares for sheep (Amos) to be a prophet? Is theological knowledge or education the key to being sent by God to heal and strengthen others in their knowledge and love of God?

It is clear that the Twelve by their own knowledge or holiness could not do what the Gospel says they did: bring freedom and restoration to the ordinary people they met. According to the Gospel they took nothing with them but the commission from Jesus to do his work.  

What qualifies us to answer the call that we have received comes not from external talents or gifts; it is our desire to think and act as Christ does and our faith that we will have what we need that empowers us to be, as St. Teresa of Avila says, "the hands and feet of Christ."

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE ON RETREAT THIS WEEK AS WELL AS OUR DECEASED RETREATANTS.

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITY 

 

UPCOMING RETREATS WITH OPENINGS:

Men: 7/16, 7,30, 8/6, 8/20

Women: 10/5, 11/12, 11/16, 1/1 

Co-ed (2-day): 9/4

Co-ed Recovery: 8/13

 

Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series

Wednesday July 22, 2015

7:30 pm @ SLUH's Si Commons

(4970 Oakland Ave)

 Join us as Fr. Len Kraus, S.J. presents "The Spiritual Exercises and the Cosmic Christ".   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

 

Feast Day of St. Ignatius- July 31, 2015

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the feast day of St. Ignatius on Friday July 31st.  We will be having a mass that morning at 7:30 am in SLUH's chapel (4970 Oakland Ave).  All are welcome and we will be serving coffee and donuts following mass.