WHITE HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT

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.

Take Spirituality to the Next Level!

Fr. Tom Weston, SJ gives a talk titled “Jesuits, the Spiritual Exercises, and Recovery: Fr. Dowling”

Fr. Anthony Wieck, SJ speaks on "Evangelizing Our Loved Ones: Practical concerns and strategies for speaking with youth and loved ones about what is most meaningful in our lives". This talk was recorded on February 28, 2023 as part of the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series.

Fr. Matthew Baugh, SJ spoke at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on October 26, 2022. His topic was “The Pilgrim Spirituality of St. Ignatius”.

Fr. Tom Weston, SJ - “Using Ignatian Spirituality to Recover”. Recorded live at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on July 20,2022.

Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ was our guest speaker on November 13, 2019. His talk was called “"The King of Hearts: Called to Serve with Christ in the Spiritual Exercises”.

Fr. Tom Weston, SJ was our guest speaker on August 16, 2019. His talk was called “10 Practical Suggestions for Living Clean and Sober in Modern America".

Presented by White House Retreat - Fr. Tom Weston SJ "10 Practical Suggestions for Living Clean and Sober in Modern America" www.whretreat.org

Fr. James Kubicki, SJ was our guest speaker on February 6, 2019. His talk was called “What the Missionary Spirit of Pierre De Smet Can Teach Us”.

Fr. James Kubicki SJ presents his talk "What the Missionary Spirit of Pierre De Smet Can Teach Us". This event is brought to you by White House Retreat- www.whretreat.org

Fr. Ted Arroyo, SJ was our guest speaker on October 24, 2018. His talk was called “The Spiritual Exercises: Good News in Difficult Times”.

Fr. Ted Arroyo, SJ gave a talk called "The Spiritual Exercises: Good News in Difficult Times" on October 24, 2018. This event was part of the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series presented by White House Retreat. www.whretreat.org


Fr. Robert Murphy, SJ was our guest speaker on July 18, 2018.  His talk was called "Why did God let this happen to me?  Praying through sickness and suffering."

"Why did God let this happen to me? Praying through sickness and suffering" by Fr. Robert Murphy, SJ Recorded live at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on July 18, 2018. This event is brought to you by White House Retreat. www.whretreat.com

Fr. Anthony Wieck, S.J. was our guest speaker at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on April 18, 2018.

 

Bridget Brennan and Jerome Shen were our guest speakers at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on January 24, 2018.

Bridget Brennan and Jerome Shen discuss topics from their book "Falling in Love...Finding God: Marriage and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola". This event was presented by White House Retreat - www.whretreat.org

Fr. Ralph Huse, SJ was our guest at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on October 4, 2017.

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Ralph Huse, S.J. and "Living Between the Already and the Not Yet". Recorded on October 4, 2017. www.whretreat.org

 

Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ spoke at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on July 19, 2017.

"Discouragement: The Path to God" by Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ. Filmed on July 19, 2017 and presented by White House Jesuit Retreat. www.whretreat.org

Fr. Casey Beaumier, S.J. gives a talk called "On Earth as it is in Heaven: Spiritual Exercises for Daily Life".  Recorded on March 11, 2017.

Fr. Tom Weston S.J. presents "Jesuits and the 12 Steps: A Practical Spirituality for Gratitude and Service".  This event was recorded at SLUH on January 11, 2017.

White House Jesuit Retreat presents the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series, a free lecture event held quarterly in St. Louis, MO. www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003

Fr. Francis Ryan, S.J. presents "To Be of Some Help to My Neighbor: A Jesuit in Hospital Chaplaincy".  Recorded on 4/13/16 at SLUH.

The following videos were recorded on October 21, 2015.  Fr. James Mason presents "The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi".  It is split into 2 parts.  

Fr. James Mason presents "The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi" on 10/21/15. Part 1 of 2. This event was presented by White House Jesuit Retreat. www.whretreat.org 314-416-6400

Fr. James Mason presents "The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi" on 10/21/15. Part 2 of 2 This event was presented by White House Jesuit Retreat. www.whretreat.org 314-416-6400

The following videos were recorded on July 22, 2015.  Fr. Len Kraus, S.J. presents "The Spiritual Exercises and the Cosmic Christ".  It is broken down into 3 parts.  Check our events page for upcoming lectures!

Fr. Len Kraus, S.J. delivers his talk "The Spiritual Exercises and the Cosmic Christ" to a live audience on 7/22/15. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat 314-416-6400 www.whretreat.org

Fr. Len Kraus, S.J. delivers his talk "The Spiritual Exercises and the Cosmic Christ" to a live audience on 7/22/15. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat 314-416-6400 www.whretreat.org

Fr. Len Kraus, S.J. delivers his talk "The Spiritual Exercises and the Cosmic Christ" to a live audience on 7/22/15. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat 314-416-6400 www.whretreat.org


The following videos were recorded on April 15, 2015.  Fr. Chris Collins presents "A Meditation on the Suscipe".  It is broken down into 3 parts.  Check our events page for upcoming lectures!
 

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Chris Collins and "A Meditation on the Suscipe". Filmed April 15, 2015. For more information on Ignatian Spirituality retreats, contact White House Jesuit Retreat www.whretreat.org or call -800-643-1003

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Chris Collins and "A Meditation on the Suscipe" Filmed April 15, 2015 For more information on Ignatian Spirituality retreats, contact White House Jesuit Retreat 1-800-643-1003 or www.whretreat.org

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Chris Collins and "A Meditation on the Suscipe". Filmed April 15, 2015. For more information on Ignatian Spirituality retreats, contact White House Jesuit Retreat. 1-800-643-1003 or www.whretreat.org

The following videos were recorded at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on January 21, 2015.  Fr. Bob O'Toole, S.J. gave a presentation entitled "God's Presence and the Contemplation on Love in the Spiritual Life".  It is broken down into 3 videos below.

Part 1 of 3 "God's Presence and the Contemplation on Love in the Spiritual Life" by Fr. Bob O'Toole, S.J. Filmed on January 21, 2015. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

Part 2 of 3 "God's Presence and the Contemplation on Love in the Spiritual Life" by Fr. Bob O'Toole, S.J. Filmed on January 21, 2015. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

Part 3 of 3 "God's Presence and the Contemplation on Love in the Spiritual Life" by Fr. Bob O'Toole, S.J. Filmed on January 21, 2015. Presented by White House Jesuit Retreat White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

The following videos were recorded at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on October 22, 2014.  Fr. Dan White, S.J. gave a presentation focusing on parish life through the lens of the second week.  It is broken down into 3 videos below.
 

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Dan White, S.J. "To Know, Love & Follow: The Parish and the Grace of the Second Week" (Part 1 of 3) Recorded October 22, 2014 White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Dan White, S.J. "To Know, Love & Follow: The Parish and the Grace of the Second Week" (Part 2 of 3) Recorded October 22, 2014 White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

White House Jesuit Retreat presents Fr. Dan White, S.J. "To Know, Love & Follow: The Parish and the Grace of the Second Week" (Part 3 of 3) Recorded October 22, 2014 White House Jesuit Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org 1-800-643-1003 @whretreat

The following videos were recorded at the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series on July 23, 2014.  Fr. John Padberg, S.J. presented a talk entitled "5 Questions for Ignatian Spirituality: World, Mind, Women, Society, Church".  It is broken down into 3 videos below.  

Part 1 of 3. White House Jesuit Retreat presents the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series. This was recorded on July 23, 2014. Fr. John Padberg, S.J. gave a talk entitled, "5 Questions for Ignatian Spirituality: World, Mind, Women, Society, Church" White House Jesuit Retreat offers 3 day silent/preached retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in St. Louis, MO. 7400 Christopher Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129 whretreat.org @whretreat 1-800-643-1003
Part 2 of 3. White House Jesuit Retreat presents the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series. This was recorded on July 23, 2014. Fr. John Padberg, S.J. gave a talk entitled, "5 Questions for Ignatian Spirituality: World, Mind, Women, Society, Church" White House Jesuit Retreat offers 3 day silent/preached retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in St. Louis, MO. 7400 Christopher Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129 whretreat.org @whretreat 1-800-643-1003
Part 3 of 3. White House Jesuit Retreat presents the Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series. This was recorded on July 23, 2014. Fr. John Padberg, S.J. gave a talk entitled, "5 Questions for Ignatian Spirituality: World, Mind, Women, Society, Church" White House Jesuit Retreat offers 3 day silent/preached retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in St. Louis, MO 7400 Christopher Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129 www.whretreat.org @whretreat 1-800-643-1003