Spiritual Exercises

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4 Case Studies for SEEL Retreat Meeting February 13 We will use the case studies in this file for discussion during our February retreat meeting. If you are attending, please download this file for your use. Thanks very much. Tweet #spiritual exercises

March 2019 Workshop

January 10, 2019

You’re invited to a Great Workshop! Growing in Love with God through the Spiritual Exercises Presented by Sister Janice Bachman O.P. March 22-24, 2019 On March 22-24, 2019, Sr. Janice Bachman, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace, will be in the Tri-Cities to present a workshop on Ignatian Spirituality. Sister Janice is a spiritual director, retreat director and Jungian Analyst in practice in the Columbus, OH, area. For the past 22+ years Janice has been involved in the training of spiritual…

Invitation to SEEL 2019-2020

July 12, 2018

Life-Changing SEEL Retreat Invitation Are you interested in growing closer to Christ, improving your prayer life, and/or talking with a spiritual director? Do you live in the Columbia Valley of Washington State? The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL Tri-Cities, WA) could be just what you need. Those who participate in the Spiritual Exercises are changed for life! Preparation Days Retreat This year, SEEL begins with a five-week Preparation Days Retreat, which runs 5 Monday evenings, September 10 – October…

Learning to See

June 24, 2017

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One spring day my family and I were sightseeing in Portland where we strolled through an old church. As was my habit, I began telling my visually impaired, color blind daughter, Katy, what I saw: the way the colors splashed through the stained glass, how each window seemed to glow with beauty, how the colors complimented the pictures. She listened, then pointed upward. “Well, Mom, here’s what I see. There’s a design like a clover that weaves through everything. See?…

Disordered Attachments

November 2, 2016

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Contrary to popular belief, once we’ve identified our disordered attachments, dropping them can be easy. All you have to do is see [with eyes of faith] and begin to live out the following truths: 1) Without disordered attachments, I grow closer to God. I get happier. So focus on the resulting joy from letting go rather than the sorrow of my ‘loss’ to help you shed disordered attachments. 2) Without disordered attachments, we enjoy created things, ideas, and situations more.…

Ignatian Principle and Foundation

October 8, 2016

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Through October, retreatants are praying with, and developing their own Principle and Foundation. The Principle and Foundation encourages us to think about why we are on earth. And if I’m Christian (and understand the meaning of life), the answer should be, “to praise, reverence, and serve God, our Lord, and by this means, save my soul.” Because we are meant for heaven, the Exercises remind us to consider every created thing in relation to our final end instead of for temporary enjoyment or…

SEEL Program begins 30th Season in September

August 22, 2016

The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life will begin its 30th season, starting September 10, 2016. This powerful program allows participants to practice various forms of prayer under the guidance of spiritual director. It teaches the rules for discernment and gives participants the opportunity to practice discernment with help of their director. It is especially helpful for a person discerning any larger life question. Participants grow closer to Christ, God the Father and Holy Spirit through daily prayer. Meetings will be…

30 Year Celebration – Re-Igniting the Spirit

July 26, 2016

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You’re invited to join us for our 30th year celebration, October 9, 2016, from 1-3 PM. Multipurpose Room; Christ the King Church, RIchland. It’s hard to imagine, but the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Tri-Cities has been providing the 19th annotation of the Spiritual Exercises in our area for thirty years! A SHORT HISTORY In 1986, Sister Dee Marie Reeder returned from training with the Jesuits, excited about spreading the Exercises in our community. She called twelve people to…

Welcome to Spiritual Exercises

March 28, 2016