Retreat in Daily Life

RIDL is a way for busy people to grow deeply in their relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ.

The components of the exercises are prayer, meditation and contemplation of scripture, which are used as tools to guide individuals in strengthening their relationship with God. At the core of the exercises lies the Ignatian principle of finding God in all things. In the tradition of Ignatian spirituality, the retreat focuses on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus through a prayerful encounter with Scripture.

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are a compilation of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola to help people deepen their personal relationship with God.

For centuries the Exercises were most commonly given as a “long retreat” of about 30 days in solitude and silence.

Today there has been a renewed emphasis on the Spiritual Exercises as a program for lay people. The most common way of going through the Exercises now is a “retreat in daily life” (RIDL) which involves a longer program of daily prayer and meetings with a trained spiritual director. RIDL is a way for busy people to grow deeply in their relationship with, and commitment to, Jesus Christ.

This form of retreat involves giving time each day to prayer, committing to the method of the Exercises for one hour each day.

RIDL will be offered at various locations, days and times in Oklahoma, October to May under the guidance of the Ignatian Associates Chapter Oklahoma City. Small groups of 8-10 persons will be led through 32-34 weekly sessions in-person or virtually by an experienced Spiritual Director/ Facilitator.

Cost: This is a ministry of prayer. Offerings for weekly group meetings and twice monthly for spiritual direction will be discussed at registration. A financial hardship will not be an obstacle to apply for the retreat.

Persons making RIDL will have a personal Spiritual Director who will meet with them in private sessions every other week.

In the tradition of Ignatian spirituality, the retreat focuses on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus through a prayerful encounter with Scripture. The Ignatian principle of "finding God in all things" lies at the heart of the retreat.

Time is needed to prepare for this prayer experience and to be evaluated as to a personal readiness for this commitment.

If you feel the Lord calling you to this kind of spiritual journey, please contact (405) 250-1016, OR (405) 760-4640 OR [email protected] to schedule an initial, confidential interview.

Register before August 31st.