Bridges
 

THE BRIDGES II PROGRAM

 

Have you completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and wish to deepen that experience?

The Bridges II Program provides diverse, experienced lecturers who offer their insights and wisdom for people who wish to continue their spiritual journey. The sessions are designed to deepen your experience of the Exercises by providing an opportunity to explore the dynamics of the Exercises and share experiences and ideas with others.

INFORMATION

COST OF THE PROGRAM
$375 per year payable in bi-monthly installments of $87.50.
Financial aid is available.

REGISTRATION
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
August 25, 2009

Please enclose a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 with your registration before August 25. Your check should be made payable to Bridges Foundation, Inc. and mailed to the address below:

Miriam Wesselmann, SSND
12571Old Tesson Ferry Rd., Apt. A
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-842-1672

PROGRAM COMPLETION
Participants completing the full nine sessions and the optional day of discernment may feel called to begin preparation for becoming a prayer companion in Bridges I. Towards the end of Bridges II you may begin the application process to participate in the Prayer Companions Training Program, or you might wish to experience another year in Bridges II.

 
THE FORMAT
9:00 am to 9:10 am Opening Prayer
9:10 am to 9:50 am Presentation
9:50 am to 10:05 am Prayer/Journal/
Diads
10:05 am to 10:20 am Presentation
11:00 am to 11:15 am Prayer/Journal/
Diads
11:15 am to 11:25 am Break
11:25 am to 12:00 pm Large Group Sharing
 
DISTINGUISHED
INSTRUCTORS

Jack Callahan, S.J.
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Marian Love
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Hsin-hsin Huang
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SCHEDULE AND TIMES

WHEN
Bridges II is a nine-month program. Participants usually meet on the first Saturday of each month 8:45 am to 12:00 pm. Each month’s meeting will have a theme or focus which will also serve as the context for the daily prayer each month.

 
 

FALL
September — Ignatius Life and the Exercises
October — Images of God & Principle and Foundation
November — God’s Unconditional Love For Me And My Reaction & The Truth of Who I Am and Loved
December — Call of the King—My Response & Jesus Life—Full Response

WINTER
January — Two Standards & Three Classes of People, Three Degrees of Humility
February — Examen & 2nd Week Discernment/Discernment of Spirits in Exercises
March — Contemplating Jesus' Passion and Death & Grace in Suffering and Transformation of Self

SPRING
April — Resurrection Stories & Contemplation to Attain Love
May — Summary of Year — Contemplatives in Action & Mission and Next Steps
June — Day of Discernment: Continuing My Journey

In the above list the “&” separates the titles of the two presentations.

 
WHERE

Webster Hills
United Methodist Church
Christian Life Center
2nd Floor
1333 West Lockwood
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(Northwest Corner of Berry & W. Lockwood)