The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: Retreat in Everyday Life

St. Francis Springs Prayer Center will offer the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola as a nine-month Retreat in Everyday Life, beginning on September 26th 2026.

Under Fil Anderson's guidance, six participants will be invited to dedicate about an hour each day to prayer and to meet with Fil individually each week. Fil will provide support throughout the nine month experience. Additionally, four optional group sessions, available in person or online, will offer encouragement and build community.

The Spiritual Exercises are a collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices designed to deepen one’s relationship with God. Rooted in St. Ignatius Loyola’s personal prayer experiences in the 1520s, the Exercises invite participants to a profound encounter with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through this transformative journey, individuals grow in love for Christ and discover a deeper sense of discipleship.

The Retreat in Everyday Life (known as the "19th Annotation"), is best suited for individuals who:

• Have made at least one silent retreat

• Maintain a habit of daily contemplative prayer

• Are familiar with Sacred Scripture

• Have experience in ongoing spiritual direction

Because this retreat requires a significant time commitment and openness to accompaniment, participation is by application only. No payment is collected until after an interview and acceptance.

Space is limited! Apply any time before August 15th, 2026. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Applications Open Until August 15th.

Retreat Cost

$1500

Retreat Schedule

1. Meet as a group on Saturday, September 26th, at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center
2. Meet one-on-one weekly, in person or via Zoom, with Fil
3. Final meeting in May 2027 at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center

About the Facilitator

Fil Anderson is a spiritual director, author, speaker, and retreat leader. He received his Ignatian Spiritual Exercises Training from the Jesuit Institute South Africa and is equipped to accompany others through the Full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in daily life or in a residential retreat setting. He and his wife have been married for fifty years and live in Greensboro, NC. They have three married adult children and four grandchildren, who bring them joy and inspiration.