Non-silent Retreat for Married Couples
All dimensions of married life hold the presence of God
and God's grace leading us to who we want to be. To
enter these experiences in the sacramental journey of
marriage is to enter into meeting God, one's self, and
one's spouse.
Fr. Robert Fabing, S.J., and Guest Directors
Fr. Robert Fabing, S.J. has founded 76 marriage counseling and family therapy centers, the Jesuit Institute for Family Life International Network, in the U.S., Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia. He began our 36-Day program in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. He has a doctorate in counseling psychology and ascetical theology. He has written five books and recorded 17 CD's of liturgical religious music.
Assisting
Fr. Kevin Ballard, S.J., was born in San Francisco and raised in a traveling military family, joined the Society of Jesus in 1972 and was ordained in 1985. His ministry, mainly in parishes, has also included community organizing, high school teaching, and retreat work. Three years in Kathmandu, Nepal were a highlight and delight. His ongoing interest in Ignatian Spirituality has entailed directing the Spiritual Exercises in their various forms. Since 1981, the blessings of the 12 Steps have been key to life and work. Judaism has been an ongoing inspiration. He is blessed to live sober, one day at a time, since 1981. Kevin is recreated by languages, bird-watching and "staring into space!"
