Tue, Sep 01
|Location is TBD
Bridges: Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola
At Bridges, we invite retreatants to experience the ancient wisdom of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola in a way that will transform their contemporary lives of faith.
Time & Location
Sep 01, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location is TBD
About the event
What is the Bridges Retreat?
At Bridges, we invite retreatants to experience the ancient wisdom of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola in a way that will transform their contemporary lives of faith. We’re here to be the connection—the bridge—that helps them see and respond to the movements of God. The Bridges retreat takes place over the course of 8 months each year from September through May.
Here’s what is involved:
The opportunity to have a full experience of the Spiritual Exercises over an 8-month period, as envisioned and created by St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
A commitment to about an hour of prayer each day, following a modern translation of the original text.
Personalized, one-on-one guidance from an experienced, trained prayer companion.
Weekly or monthly small community meetings at several locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area;
An online option for those outside the area or those who need a virtual experience;
Using the wisdom of St. Ignatius and a daily commitment to prayer and scripture, each retreatant is given the opportunity to learn different forms of prayer and discover their own prayer style, while being supported and gently challenged by their prayer companion. Above all, they are drawn into a more intimate relationship with God through scripture and the life, ministry, passion and resurrection of Christ.
Forming a Community
One important component of the Bridges Retreat in Daily Life is gathering together and forming community with others. Below are the meeting times and sites for the retreat that begins in September 2026:
DeSmet Jesuit High School
233 N New Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
Tuesday evening weekly group meetings, 7 p.m.
Glendale Presbyterian Church
500 N Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
Wednesday morning weekly group meetings, 10 a.m.
Online
Weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. (CT).
St. Louis University High
4970 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110
Saturday morning monthly group meetings on first Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Peter Claver Church
4330 Shreve Avenue, St. Louis MO 63115
Saturday morning monthly group meetings on second Saturdays.