What Ignatius did for me

Ignatian Year

October 1, 2022

What Ignatius did for me

Dries van der Akkar SJ was a Dutch Jesuit (+2022) and author of the play Ignatius: The Knight Who Fell To His Knees, which you can watch here. In this series of interviews, Dries talks about his inspiration for the play - St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

'Be still and know that I am God’: Exploring Mindfulness, Psychology and the Christian life

Thursday 14th (arrivals late afternoon) – Sunday 17th August 2025 (depart after lunch)

This weekend explores the human condition through your own life story, in the context of the Gospel story and the Christian spiritual life, using mindfulness skills and contemplative Christian prayer.

'We want to be a Synodal Church' - a reflective retreat at St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre

Friday 19th - Sunday 21st September 2025

The team at St Beuno's have created this retreat for participants to reflect on Pope Leo XIV's statement: "We want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering."

Ignatian Year