What's Included

  • 1

    Before You Begin

    • Welcome

    • Preparing a Home Prayer Space
  • 2

    Invitation to Prayer I: Loving God

    • Talk

    • Music Suggestion

    • Talk (Continued)

    • Handout
  • 3

    Invitation to Prayer II: Loving Yourself

    • Music Suggestion

    • Talk

    • Handout
  • 4

    Invitation to Prayer III: Loving Your Neighbor

    • Talk

    • Handout

    • Music Suggestion
  • 5

    Conclusion

    • Thank You

Retreat Director

Maria Cressler

Maria G. Cressler is the Executive Director of Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center and has served in this role since September 2009. She received a B.A. in Sociology from Georgia State University and a Master of Theological Studies and Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Spring Hill College. Her heart for Ignatian Spirituality has broadened the ministries of Ignatius House during her tenure to include programs from Spring Hill College, Hispanic retreats, teen and young adult retreats, an expansion of the Ignatian Spirituality Project serving the homeless, and efforts to help people of all lifestyles know they are children of God. Maria believes deeply that none are excluded from God’s love, in the benefit of interfaith dialogue, and in activities that encourage mutual understanding. Prior to Ignatius House, she served in pastoral and parish roles to lead programs such as prison ministry, Emmaus, Cursillo, RCIA, and JustFaith. These experiences continue to shape her deep desire to help others encounter God. Maria and her husband, John, minister together at married-couples retreats as well as at interfaith events.