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In addition to the retreats and programs offered by our Spiritual Growth staff, the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth welcomes Catholic and other ecumenical groups who are looking for a beautiful setting to conduct their own group meetings.

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,

my memory, my understanding

and my entire will,

All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me.

To you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will.

Give me only your love and your grace,

That is enough for me.

—St. Ignatius of Loyola

April 2 – 6, 2018    Icon Writing Retreat

– Jody Cole  

Project choices:

St. Mary Magdalene, The Holy Face of Christ or the Beginner's Icon  

Iconographer Jody Cole returns to the Center to share the basic techniques, symbolism, and spirituality of icon writing (painting) through hands-on experience in approximately 24 hours of studio time.  All supplies are included in the cost of the program. Artistic talent is not required; beginners are welcome.  After registering, participants will be guided in choosing a beginner’s icon or one more advanced.  Experienced painters and returning students may contact Jody directly (jcoleicons@aol.com) to request an alternative project.  Participation is limited to 15.  Arrival is on Monday, April 2 between 4:00 & 5:45 PM, followed by dinner and the opening session; departure is on Friday, April 6, at 2:00 PM.  Cost is $500 ($200 non-refundable deposit). Registration Closed.

Deposit: $200  |  Cost: $500  |  Click Here  to Register Now  (Please note your project choice St. Mary Magdalene, The Holy Face of Christ or Beginner's Icon) 

After you register, you'll be instructed to make your deposit and/or pay your final cost.

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Program Presenter

Jody Cole

Introduced in June of 1995 to iconography, Jody Cole has discovered a way of marrying her spiritual journey with her artistic talent. Jody has been been painting since 1980, and is a graduate of King's College (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) with a BA in Theater and Art. She has studied with iconographers, Vladislov Andreyev, Alexander Rosenkreuz, Peter Pearson, Valentin Streltsov, Fr. Damian Higgins, Michael Kapeluck and Xenia Pokrovsky. Jody currently conducts icon writing workshops, writes commissioned icons for churches and individuals internationally,  and lectures on the history, symbolism and technique of icon writing.

Project Choices

St. Mary Magdalene

The Holy Face

of Christ

Beginner's Icon