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The Jesuit Institute team are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to experience the full Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius in a combination of prayer in daily life and two residential silent retreats with individual spiritual direction.

Engaging in the Spiritual Exercises in this way offers the opportunity to complete the journey in around six - seven months. Whilst this is an individual journey, those taking part will be companions throughout the experience of the Exercises. The residentials will be at moments when a retreat environment might enrich the prayer experiences at that point on the journey.

The Hybrid Spiritual Exercises were probably the most important thing I've ever done in my life. It was incredibly helpful in knowing myself; who I am to God and who I am in Christ. The skills learnt and gifts received were too numerous to mention and I'm already using them every single day.

(A participant from 2024)

How it works

The Hybrid Experience includes:

Sat 20th Jun 2026: Opening Day for the Group (online)

Jun – Aug 2026: Weekly online meetings with your spiritual director in daily life to prepare for the Exercises.

Wed 12th – Wed 19th Aug 2026: Residential Retreat (6 days) Manresa House, Birmingham

Aug – Oct 2026: Weekly online meetings with your spiritual director in daily life.

Sun 25th – Fri 30th Oct 2026: Residential Retreat (4 days) Manresa House, Birmingham

Oct – Dec 2026: Weekly online meetings with your spiritual director in daily life

Sat 12th Dec 2026: Final gathering of group online – next step etc.

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Application process

Please read the notes on the booking form. Places are limited, so early application is recommended, and booking will close once places are filled. We expect to close applications by the end of February 2026. During the appplication process, will ask you to request references from two people, i.e. members of your faith community who are able to comment on your commitment to Christianity in your daily life and personal prayer. Information about this will be sent out on receipt of your completed registration form. We may need to contact you during the application process (or if your application is placed onto our waiting list) so it is important you provide accurate and up-to-date contact information.

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Suggested Donation

The Hybrid Spiritual Exercises involves six months of Spiritual Direction and has a significant residential element and, as such, the requested donation for this retreat is £1500. This is what the Jesuit Institute needs to cover our costs and to support our work of making Ignatian spirituality available to as many people as possible. Please note you can split your donation into smaller payments over the duration of the retreat.

We don't wish anyone to feel excluded from making this retreat for financial reasons. If you are interested in participating but cost is an issue, please be aware that if you are offered a place, you can apply for funding support through Society for Retreat Conductors (https://www.thesrc.org.uk/grants.php) to either fully cover costs (if required) or to contribute to the cost - if you need any assistance with applying, we will be happy to advise.

Questions?

eharrison@jesuit.org.uk