Your Retreat Plan
- Week One: The Grace We Seek
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Washing the Disciples Feet
- Day 2: Repetition of Washing the Disciples Feet
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, The Last Supper
- Day 4: Repetition of the Last Supper
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on Leaning into Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on Leaning into Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 2
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, The Agony in the Garden
- Day 2: Repetition of the Agony in the Garden
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, Jesus Praying the 2nd and 3rd Time
- Day 4: Repetition of Jesus Praying the 2nd and 3rd Time
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on Staying with Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on Staying with Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 3
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Jesus before Pilate
- Day 2: Repetition of Jesus before Pilate
- Week 3 Community Call
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, Jesus before Herod
- Day 4: Repetition of Jesus before Herod
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on Speaking up for Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on Speaking up for Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 4
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Simon Carries the Cross
- Day 2: Repetition of Simon Carries the Cross
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
- Day 4: Repetition of Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on the Ways We Can Carry Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on the Ways We Can Carry Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 5
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Father Forgive Them
- Day 2: Repetition of Father Forgive Them
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, Mary at the Foot of the Cross
- Day 4: Repetition of Mary at the Foot of the Cross
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on Standing with Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on Standing with Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 6
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Jesus Dies
- Day 2: Repetition of Jesus Dies
- Week 6 Community Call
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
- Day 4: Repetition of Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
- Day 5: Guided Colloquy on the Ways We Are Called to Weep for Jesus
- Day 6: Repetition of Colloquy on the Ways We Are Called to Weep for Jesus
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
- The Grace We Seek: Week 7
- Community Wall
- Day 1: Guided Lectio Divina, Judas' Betrayal and Preparations for Passover
- Day 2: Washing of the Disciples Feet
- Day 3: Guided Ignatian Contemplation, The Passion
- Day 4: The Burial of Jesus
- Day 5: Guided Lectio Divina, The Empty Tomb
- Day 6: The Resurrection and Report of the Guard
- Day 7: Gathering the Graces
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the retreat start and finish?
As soon as you register, you will receive a welcome email. On February 4th, you will receive another email with access to the Getting Started module to prepare you for the retreat. The retreat officially starts on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and ends on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12. Each week's material will be available the Sunday prior. Please note that the content will be released according to Universal Time (UTC) rather than your personal time zone.
What if I did the "As I Have Done For You" retreat in the past?
If you journeyed with us in previous years, we invite you to embrace the value of repetition, just as it is used in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Each year during the Lenten season in the Catholic Church, we recall and walk with Jesus during the final days of his ministry and life with us. Each year we are in a different place in our faith lives and will hear Jesus’ call to us in a different way. We hope to walk with you again with new voices and experiences.
How does the retreat work?
This unique online retreat provides an individual plan for prayer, incorporating a variety of contemplative prayer methods. Each week includes a guide for prayer, with a daily guided prayer reflection or suggested scripture. This prayer time can happen according to your schedule. At the end of each week, there will be a pause to review the prayer of the week and opportunity for sharing on the Community Wall.
What is the expected time commitment for this retreat?
Plan to set aside 15-30 minutes for daily prayer and reflection. Though the retreat runs from February 18 - April 12, you will have access to the material until May 24.
What supplies will I need for this retreat?
Supplies needed for the retreat: Computer, tablet or smartphone, a prayer place, Bible, Journal, Weekly prayer guide (will be provided), a Binder/folder to keep your weekly prayer guides.
What if the cost is too much?
Just like all of our offerings, we do not want the financial aspect to keep you from participating. If you want to take part in our retreat and your budget does not allow for it at this moment, please email us at info@ignatianministries.org. We will provide a coupon code with an option to pay what you can.
How can I access this course? Is there an app?
The course platform is Teachable. If possible, please opt into emails from Teachable so that we can send updates and notify you that new content is available. You can access the course through logging into Teachable.com on a computer or laptop. There is also a free Teachable iOS app for Apple devices. Note that through the app, you may have limited access to the community wall and handouts. If you having trouble downloading the handouts, please reach out to us at info@ignatianministries.org.
