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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
CHOOSING CHRIST
Art: Daniel Bonnell, Road to Emmaus I; 2011.
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Follow Jesus into the heart of God as we journey in the Gospels, based on the 19th annotation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius-Choosing Christ in the World. We will walk, sit, listen, laugh, and cry as we accompany Jesus in His incarnation and discover our own story in His.
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You will immerse in the Holy Narrarative for thirty-three weeks in daily sessions with Jesus, supported with prayer guides, Scripture, poems, readings, and time-tested prayer practices, as we follow the Church calendar.
You will identify and tend your deep longing to "see Jesus more clearly, love Him more dearly and follow Him more nearly,"; being transformed into the image of Christ by the power of His love for the healing and blessings of the world.
When: Bi-weekly Monday Sessions (Saratoga) Thursday Sessions (Santa Cruz)
Time: SARATOGA- 5:00-7:30 P.M. SANTA CRUZ- 7:00-9:30 A.M.
Opening Saturday Retreat-BOTH GROUPS: Santa Cruz Bible Church, Saturday, September 7, 2024
Closing Retreat Combined: (Location TBD) May 11, 2024
Locations: Santa Cruz Bible Church, Santa Cruz; Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga
Cost: $1,395.[ if pay via Venmo/check] $1,437.[ if pay by credit card/PayPal] (alternative payment plan and financial assistance available if needed)
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SPECIAL ZOOM OPTION: for individuals who want to participate but are out of the Santa Cruz/San Jose area. Or for leadership teams, ministerial fellowships, small church groups, men's or women's groups, or even a group of friends who want to grow together in Christ.
Questions? Call Don at 831-247-4678 or email: don@beyondtheseshores.org
To Make a Reservation: Click the "Register Now..." button below.
$300 deposit payable to Beyond These Shores, 23560 Mountain Charlie Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033.
Upcoming Spiritual Exercises
Choosing Christ in the World
Journey with Jesus through the Gospels based on the 19th annotation of the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
​TWO LOCATIONS: SARATOGA & SANTA CRUZ
PLUS: ZOOM PARTICIPATION OPTION
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~BOTH LOCATIONS FULL/CLOSED~
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Other Beyond These Shores Events:
Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord Three things I pray To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day*
*song lyrics adapted from prayer of St. Ignatius
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