Non-silent Retreat for Married Couples
Marriage is an ongoing vocation, a call renewed and lived in each day. We will consider the experience of couples in their journeys of marriage, sharing insights from the pilgrimage of St. Ignatius through the Spiritual Exercises.
Fr. Gerald F. Hudson, S.J., was, for many years, a mathematics teacher (at Loyola High School, Loyola Marymount University, and St. Ignatius College Preparatory). He has served several times as a director in the JRC 36-day program. He joined the staff of the JRC in August of 2006 and has been involved in retreats and spiritual direction.
Mary and Mike Romo married in 1969. Mary has taught theology at U.S.F. and is an experienced director in the Ignatian tradition. She is active in RCIA, Baptism and Confirmation preparation in her parish. Mike was Fund Director for Oakland's Cathedral of Christ the Light and has been a fundraiser for over 30 years. He serves on the Advisory Board of the JRC. Mary and Mike have three sons.
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Fr. Bernard Bush, S.J., is a spiritual director and psychotherapist by training, background that he believes enables him to see people's lives in a rich and diverse way. He says he enjoys the challenging adventure of helping others find God in their lives, something he recognizes is different for every person. He defines a spiritual director as one who is a servant to others as they grow in their relationship with God.
Born in Humboldt County, California, Fr. Bernie entered the Society of Jesus following graduation from Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA. He was ordained in 1965, and then trained as a spiritual director and psychotherapist, earning a Ph.D. in human science (psychology and theology) from the Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco. More about Fr. Bernie
Fr. James Flynn, S.J. was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, CA and attended St. Charles Grammar School in North Hollywood. After graduating from Bishop Garcia Diego High School in Santa Barbara in 1960, he matriculated at Santa Clara University. On September 8, 1961, he entered the Society of Jesus at Los Gatos.
After the normal course of training at Los Gatos, Fr. Jim majored in philosophy and English at Gonzaga University, graduating in 1967. He taught at Loyola High School, Los Angeles from 1967-1970, and after theological studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, he graduated with an M.Div. in 1973. He was ordained a priest on June 15, 1973. That same year he completed a Master's Degree in English at Loyola University, Los Angeles. More about Fr. Jim
Ms. Nancy McGaraghan began her professional life as a C.P.A. Years later, she earned a Master's Degree from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley and recently completed the Pierre Favre Program. She has taught Spirituality and worked in hospital ministry. Nancy does spiritual direction, directs retreats and writes for a local newspaper. Her husband Pat practices law with DLA Piper, in Palo Alto. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
