Gifts of the Holy Spirit: An 8-Day Retreat with St. Ignatius and St. Alphonsus
- Co-authored: Karen Shields Wright, Gregory Vigliotta
- May 31
- 15 min read
Updated: Jun 4
As a Self-Directed Retreat
This as a self-retreat is written for those with experience in the ways of lectio divina, imaginative contemplative prayer, and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We recommend, if you are new to mental (discursive or interior) prayer or to Ignatian Retreats, to consider a director to accompany you along with way
As A Directed Retreat
We welcome you to meet with one of our spiritual directors to begin for guidelines; midway through for review and reflections; and at the end for a review of graces. Please connect with either Karen, Gregory, Pamela, Lori or Michelle who are available for this retreat.
Preparing for Your Retreat
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Begin your retreat with the Offertory Prayer to the Holy Spirit, acknowledging the Spirit as your true God and uniting yourself with the adoration of the angels and saints
Offertory Prayer
Holy Spirit,
Divine Counselor,
I adore You as my true God,
with God the Father and God the Son.
I adore You and unite myself to the adoration.
You receive from the angels and saints.
I give You my heart
and I offer my ardent thanksgiving
for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me.
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
Day 1: Holy Fear
Day 2: Piety
Day 3: Knowledge
Day 4: Fortitude
Day 5: Counsel
Day 6: Understanding
Day: 7 Wisdom
Day 8: Life in the Spirit
Our Lady of the Way, Pray for us!
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