If you’re looking for a robust way to grow in your faith and your interior life, you should check out the Miles Christi groups at St. Peter.

Miles Christi is a religious order of priests and brothers, dedicated to the sanctification of the laity, particularly of young men and women. Within the spiritual family of the order, there are lay men and women, like Dr. and Mrs. Macias at St. Peter, who help spread the mission and spirituality.

At St. Peter Catholic Student Center, men’s and women’s Miles Christi groups meet monthly during the academic year to get solid formation and grow in their spiritual life. 

Meetings consist of:

• Scripture reading and discussion

• Study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

• Learning about the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Center are welcome to join these groups. If you’re interested in joining a group, please sign up here or attend a meeting (times listed below). 

Meeting times

Women’s group (headed by Paula Macias): February 13, 7-9 pm in the St. Cecilia room

Men’s group (headed by Dr. Antonio Macias): February 27, 7:30-9pm in St. Cecilia

Miles Christi Silent retreat dates 

For women: January 10-12,  2020 (Grand Prairie, TX) 

For men: December 13-15, 2019 (Lake Dallas, TX) 

The Spiritual Exercises are a silent retreat based on the method of St. Ignatius of Loyola. It’s an intentional deep dive into the spiritual life, personal examination, rooting out detachments, and discernment of God’s will.

The Priests of Miles Christi preach the Spiritual Exercises in a weekend format, ensuring you get time with God, but are back by the end of the weekend. The retreats begin on Friday at 4:00pm and end on Sunday at 5:00pm.

For more information on the Spiritual Exercises in Texas and to register, please contact Christine Timmerman at texas@spiritualexcercises.net or 858-263-5113.

Check out Miles Christi home page for more information about other Miles Christi Spiritual Exercises around the country.