Thirty-Day Ignatian Retreat
The Marian Catechist Apostolate’s thirty-day at home Ignatian retreat is part of the spiritual formation of those seeking Consecration as Marian Catechists. It is organized out of the International Office and made at home with the assistance of our Spiritual Directors. Members of the Apostolate who have finished Father Hardon’s Revised Basic Course and would like to be placed on the waiting list for the retreat may call the office at (608) 782-0011 or email us at staff@mariancatechist.com.
Retreat Articles & Audio Presentations
Holy Week audio presentations
To meditate on the Lord’s Passion with the help of our beloved founder Servant of God Father John A. Hardon, S.J., scroll down to the audios listed for Retreat Days 22 through 25.
Articles used in 30-day retreat Manual
The following articles are from the Marian Catechist Apostolate’s Retreat Manual and are available for download as a PDF for your convenience.
- General and Particular Examens by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
- Examination of Conscience on the Theological Virtues by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
- Discernment of Spirits articles by Father Hardon:
- The Gift of Discernment article as separate document.
- The Evil Spirit in Conflict with Christ and His Followers article as a separate document.
- Discernment of Spirits article as a separate document.
- Appendix articles:
- Prayer and Divine Reading (Lectio divina) by Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
- What is Spiritual Reading by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
- Lord, Teach Us to Pray by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
- The Our Father by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
- The Hail Mary by Saint Louis De Montfort
- Recommendations for those completing the Exercises by Father John Morris, S.J.
Optional audio presentations for those currently making the 30-day retreat
The audio recordings of Father John A. Hardon, S.J. are given here according to the day of the 30-day retreat. All are optional, none are required for the retreat.
If you desire, listen to days 0, 1, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 19 before the retreat starts. You may listen to all of the presentations before the retreat but some make more sense when heard during the days of the retreat.
“Series” in the title refers to where the presentations are found in the audio listings on The Real Presence website: TheRealPresence.org. All recordings are copyright of Inter Mirifica. Used here with permission.
Optional Audios in Preparation for Retreat
Day 0 Preparation Audio Series40 (53:34)
Day 01 Providence of God Audio Series30 (56:23) (Transcription of presentation.)
Day 02 Aspirations-Cultivating the Presence of God/Overcoming Resentments Audio Series102 (56:06)
Day 03 Why Make a Retreat Audio Series49 (32:27) Part One
Day 03 Why Make a Retreat Audio Part Two (6:06)
Day 04 Principle and Foundation of the Spiritual Exercises
Day 0 Love of God Audio Series49 (30:14) (Transcription of presentation.)
Day 0 Temptation/Inspiration Audio Series102 (48:26)
Day 0 Consolation Audio Series102 (29:38)
Optional Audios for Specific Days of the Retreat
Day 1 Principle and Foundation Audio Series49 (43:49)
Day 2 Sin Audio Series40 (55:46)
Day 3 Self Knowledge/Sinner Audio Series49 (42:08)
Day 6 Annunciation Audio Series125 (54:01)
Day 6 Incarnation Audio Series40 (25:15)
Day 6 Visitation Audio Series125 (1:19:52)
Day 7 Bethlehem Simple Faith Audio Series128 (7:00)
Day 7 Bethlehem Providence Audio Series43 (25:31)
Day 7 Birth of Jesus Audio Series125 (36:20)
Day 7 Incarnation Audio Series40 (30:24)
Day 8-12 Each Meditation Hour Audio Series50 (36:23)
Day 8 A Presentation Audio Series125 (52:26)
Day 8 Finding Jesus Audio Series125 (55:42)
Day 9 Discernment of Spirits Audio Series48 (35:35) (Transcription of Discernment of Spirits presentation.)
Day 9 How to Distinguish Temptations from Inspirations Series102
Day 9 Gift of Discernment Audio Series92 (57:17) (Transcription of Gifts of Discernment presentation.)
Day 9 The Evil Spirit in Conflict with Christ and His Followers Audio Series48 Part One (26:45); (Transcription of The Evil Spirit in Conflict with Christ and His Followers presentation.)
Day 9 The Evil Spirit in Conflict Part Two Audio (15:12)
Day 10 Inordinate Attachments Audio Series91 (44:01) (Transcription of Inordinate Attachments presentation.)
Day 10 Generosity Audio Series49 (43:09)
Day 10 Generous Toward God Audio Series91 (57:28)
Day 10 Who Is Rich? Audio Series129 (12:46)
Day 11 Evil Spirit Temptation Audio Series48 (41:42)
Day 13 Beatitudes 1-4 Audio Series40 (36:57)
Day 13 Beatitudes 5-7 Audio Series40 (52:07)
Day 13 Beatitude 8 Audio Series40 (58:17)
Day 13 Beatitude Audio Series92 (49:08)
Day 13 Parables Audio Series98 (44:34)
Day 15 Each Meditation Hour Audio Series50 (24:49)
Day 15 Lord’s Prayer/Petitions Audio Series124 (45:51)
Day 15 Lord’s Prayer Audio Series48 (40:19)
Day 16 Lord’s Prayer/Necessity Audio Series124 (48:22)
Day 16 Each Meditation Hour Audio Series50 (21:18)
Day 17 Each Meditation Hour Audio Series50 (27:03)
Day 18 Each Meditation Hour Audio Series50 (10:48)
Day 19 Decision Making Audio Series49 (49:29)
Day 19 Each Meditation Hour-Short Audio Series50 (8:56)
Day 19 Humility of Heart Audio Series133 (37:31)
Day 19 Making Resolutions Audio Series43 (27:12)
Day 19 Practice Humility Audio Series131 (18:10)
Day 19 Resolutions Audio Series129 (35:50)
Day 21 Live The Mass Audio Series133 (43:15)
Day 21 Mass Audio Series49 (44:23)
Day 21 Real Presence Audio Series49 (42:16)
Day 21 Why the Eucharist? Audio Series123 (42:17)
Day 22 Agony in the Garden Audio Series125 (40:49)
Day 23 Christ’s Love and Passion Audio Series48 (19:44)
Day 24 00 Scourging Audio Series125 (40:15)
Day 24 00 Crowning with Thorns Audio Series125 (53:11)
Day 24 01 Carrying the Cross Audio Series125 (39:33)
Day 24 02 Crucifixion and Death Audio Series125 (46:40)
Day 24 03 Passion of Christ Audio Series48 (35:07)
Day 25 Resurrection Audio Series40 (51:54)
Day 25 Resurrection Audio Series48 (38:32)
Day 25 Resurrection Audio Series125 (1:15)
Day 26 27 Primacy of Peter Audio Series49 (49:05)
Day 28 Ascension Audio Series125 (49:58)
Day 28 Meaning of Heaven Audio Series40 (28:16)
Day 28 Promise of Heaven Audio Series48 (44:16)
Day 29 Grow In Love Audio Series91 (49:42)
Day 30 Growth In Love Audio Series40 (37:52)
Day 30 Methods of Prayer Audio Series51 (33:35)
If you have listened to other presentations by Father Hardon that would be helpful to retreatants, please contact us with your suggestions.
Revised 2-22-2020 / 10-18-2013
Optional Reading of ALL MY LIBERTY by Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
Recommended for advanced retreatants.
- Table of Contents and Introduction (PDF)
- Chapter 1 – Principle and Foundation of the Spiritual Life (PDF)
- Chapter 2 – Estrangement from God (PDF)
- Chapter 3 – The Call of Christ the King (PDF)
- Chapter 4 – The Standards of Christ and Lucifer (PDF)
- Chapter 5 – Three Classes of Men (PDF)
- Chapter 6 – Modes of Humility (PDF)
- Chapter 7 – The Retreat Election (PDF)
- Chapter 8 – Contemplation for Obtaining Love (PDF)
- Chapter 9 – On Examining One’s Conscience (PDF)
- Chapter 10 – Vocal and Mental Prayer (PDF)
- Chapter 11 – Mysteries of the Life of Christ (PDF)
- Chapter 12 – Discernment of Spirits (PDF)
- Chapter 13 – Norms of Catholic Orthodoxy (PDF)
- Appendix 1 – Selections from the Text of the Exercises (PDF)
- Appendix 2 – Apostolic Constitution of Pius XI Declaring St. Ignatius Patron of All Spiritual Exercises (PDF)