Spiritual Director
Fr. Kevin Ballard, S.J.
"Are retreats a school of prayer, a path to spiritual growth, the means of finding God's will for us, a procedure for making good decisions in God's grace, or way to get to know Jesus more?
The answer is 'Yes.' All of the above, and more, can and does happen when we take the time. Come and see for yourself what blessings are in store for you."
Fr. Kevin Ballard, S.J.,
Spiritual Director
Fr. Ballard 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!"
Retreats Fr. Ballard is directing this season:
- Sep 16-18 Get Up and Go!, Silent Retreat for Men
- Dec 9-11 Cheerfulness and Laughter Make for Usefulness, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men
- Jan 13-15 Women with The Spirit — Women with A Voice, Silent Retreat for Women
- Feb 4 At Play in the Fields of the Lord, (Sat.) Day of Prayer, Non-Silent Day of Prayer for Men & Women
- Mar 2-4 This is my Beloved Son — Listen to Him!, Silent Retreat for Men, including the Knights of Columbus
And assisting:
- Sep 30 - Oct 2 The Faith That Moves Mountains, Silent Retreat for Men
- Oct 21-23 Getting Better Acquainted with Powerlessness, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women in the Language of Al-Anon
- Nov 25-27 It is Good to Give Thanks. It is Good to be Useful. Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women
- Dec 30- Jan. 1 The New Year’s Retreat — Gentle and Serene — Celebrate with People in Recovery, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women (Retreat fee: $340, deposit: $150)
- Jan 6-8 A Vision for You, Non-silent Recovery Retreat for Women
- Feb 10-12 Echoes of Vatican II, Silent Retreat for Men
- Mar 30 - Apr 1 A Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat, Silent Retreat for Men
- Apr 20-22 Breaking the Ties that Bind, Silent Retreat for Men & Women
- May 12 The Song of Motherhood, (Sat.) Non-Silent Day of Prayer for Women
- May 18-20 A Retreat for Relatives and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women in the Language of Al-Anon
- Jun 8-10 We Will Comprehend the Word Serenity and We Will Know Peace, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women