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 will be directing this season:
- Dec 12-14, 2008 Turning Point — Turning Points, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men
- Dec 17-21, 2008 Silent, Individually-Directed Retreat for Men & Women, Preparation for Christmas (retreat fee: $320)
- Jan 30- Feb. 1 Mysteries of Light, Histories of Freedom, Silent Retreat for Men
- Apr 9-12 For the Love of God! Silent Retreat for Triduum for Men & Women (Retreat fee: $300)
- Apr 24-26 Mysteries of Light, Histories of Freedom, Non-Silent Retreat for Women
- Jun 5-7 Finding Our Life in the Life of Jesus, Silent Retreat on the Spiritual Exercises for Men & Women
And assisting:
- Nov 7-9 The Sacramment of Marriage: An Affair of the Heart, Retreat for Married Couples
- Nov 28-30, 2008 Gratitude, Quiet, and Fellowship, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women
- Dec
30, 2008 - Jan. 1 We Are Not a Glum Lot! Non-Silent Recovery Retreat
for Men & Women (retreat fee: $270)
Note: This retreat is full. If you would like to be added to our Wait List, please call: 650-948-4491. - Jan 2-4 Spiritual Awakenings in the New Year, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Women
- Jan 23-25 Vocal Exercises, Spiritual Exercises in the Church’s Song for Men & Women
- Feb 13-15 A Journey Through Grief to Healing, Non-Silent Retreat for Those in Grief
- Mar 6-8 “And He Was Transfigured Before Them . . . ” Silent Retreat for Men
- Mar 13-15 “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Silent Retreat for Members of the Legal Profession
- May 1-3 Christ: The Source & Goal of Our Desiring, Silent Retreat for Men
- May 15-17 Experiencia Espiritual de San Ignacio, Ejercicios Espirituales en Español, Un retiro en silencio para hombres y mujeres
- May 22-24 Steps on the Road to Sanity, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat in the language of Al-Anon for Men & Women
- May 29-31 Spirit of the Living Church, Non-Silent Retreat on the Church & Pentecost
- Jun 12-14 12-Step Recovery – Our Spiritual Gift, Non-Silent Recovery Retreat for Men & Women
