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quotes.push("My summer at IPF has put my relationship with God in a whole new light. I&rsquo;ve experienced God&rsquo;s healing love in ways I never before considered, gained useful self-knowledge, and grown in my appreciation for the power of prayer.<br />&mdash; Rev. Gordon Reigle,<br />Diocese of Lansing, MI");

quotes.push("My prayer life is forever changed for the better. Not only did I not know how to pray prior to IPF, I did not even know that I was unaware of how to pray. I cannot imagine succeeding in the seminary or priesthood without the information and skills taught here. During the retreat I asked God, in the words of St. Paul, to make me a new man and it is happening. The benefits reach far beyond myself. The people of God I one day hope to serve will ultimately benefit from a spiritually grounded and healthy servant.<br />&mdash; Rev. Patrick Besel,<br />Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD");

quotes.push("Do you desire to meet the living God? Come to Omaha. IPF has renewed the fire of the Holy Spirit in my heart. Ten weeks of learning how to truly pray has helped me to understand the deep love God constantly pours into us to persist in faith.<br />&mdash; Hansel Tomaneng, Seminarian,<br />Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA");

quotes.push("IPF has provided me with a very unique opportunity to grow spiritually in experiencing God&rsquo;s love for me. This experience could only truly be realized through a dedicated and intensive program that this summer provides for us. It  has been a great chance to affirm my call to the diocesan priesthood through prayer, spiritual direction and apostolic ministry to others. Thank you IPF!<br />&mdash; Timothy Brandt, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Green Bay, WI");

quotes.push("IPF helped me to recognize the vital importance of a priest being completely in love with and united to the heart of Christ. From this love and union flows the charity which will fuel my priesthood.<br />&mdash; Steve Laflamme, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Duluth, MN");

quotes.push("I&rsquo;m impressed with the IPF. It gives me a lot of hope for the future of the church and the well being of the clergy.<br />&mdash; Msgr. Mervin Hood,<br />Diocese of Sioux City, IA");

quotes.push("Prior to coming here, I somehow managed to complete two years of seminary preparation without having a firm, conscious foundation in Christ. A personal relationship with God was not a priority or even a possibility for me. IPF has been an enormous shot in the arm, spiritually. This has given me the tools to prayerfully and intentionally dive into the remainder of my formation and embrace my destiny, priesthood.<br />&mdash; Chris Forler, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Evansville, IN");

quotes.push("IPF renews your foundation in prayer because it can be so easily lost in the academic and apostolic work we do in seminary. Without a fascination in the paschal mystery and a good relationship with the Lord in prayer, all work leads to failure. Thank you IPF for this renewal and rebirth in my prayer life.<br />&mdash; Michael Speziale, Seminarian,<br />Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA");

quotes.push("This certificate program promises to encourage and better equip diocesan priests for dynamic leadership in parish and diocesan-wide spiritual formation. It can also provide future seminary formators with a new personal foundation in prayer and Trinitarian intimacy.<br />&mdash; Rev. Mark Toups,<br />Vocation Director,<br />Houma-Thibodaux, LA");

quotes.push("I believe that I will look back at this first week of 2006 as one of the defining moments of my life.<br />&mdash; Fr. Daniel Firmin");

quotes.push("What a blessing this program has been for me. My prayer life is changed forever!<br />&mdash; Russ Kovash, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Bismarck, ND");

quotes.push("The Theology of the Body cannot be simply relegated to marriage and family or sexual ethics. Its scope is much broader, touching on everything concerning the human experience. This theology is the groundwork for a re-articulation of the entire faith in view of a new evangelization.<br />&mdash; Fr. Kevin B. McGoldrick,<br />M.Div., M.A., S.T.B.");

quotes.push("IPF has changed my life. It has given me renewed enthusiasm for my spiritual life and for the discernment of my vocation to the priesthood.<br />&mdash; Michael Garcia, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Dallas, TX");

quotes.push("The immersion course was a very healing experience. It helped me to know God as love and it opened my heart to receive the power of his redemptive love. I gained a new sense of freedom to love others in harmony with my deepest desires.<br />&mdash; Victor Perez, Seminarian,<br />Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston");

quotes.push("The IPF program is what priesthood is all about. It teaches kenosis, the personal self emptying to enter into the life of Our Lord. If more potential candidates for priesthood were to know of our experiences of the paschal mystery of Our Lord, vocations would increase a hundredfold.<br />&mdash; Jason Sharbaugh, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Little Rock, AK");

quotes.push("I have tasted freedom. I knew that Jesus Christ could heal wounds, but now I have experienced it. I had no idea that intimacy with our Father, with Jesus Christ our lover, and the Holy Spirit burning right inside of us could burst forth so quickly and intensely. IPF merely led the way, Jesus did the rest.<br />&mdash; Jeremy Wind, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Sioux City, IA");

quotes.push("IPF taught me the importance of living as a contemplative in action, living on the front lines of spiritual combat in order to evangelize.<br />&mdash; Anthony Pileggi, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Wilmington, DE");

quotes.push("I came seeking rest and renewal in the Lord in my priestly ministry. I leave with a sense of God as loveÉbeyond anything imaginable.<br />&mdash; Rev. Randy Timmerman,<br />Diocese of Madison, WI");

quotes.push("Through the teaching and mentoring provided in the program I have deepened in my prayer life, and it has made me a better pastor, confessor, spiritual director and vocation director. The classes have been the most significant spiritual event in my young priesthood.<br />&mdash; Rev. James Mason,<br />Vocation Director,<br />Diocese of Sioux Falls");

quotes.push("In the best of the Catholic tradition of spiritual direction, the IPF seminar is a school of listening in which the &lsquo;ears of the heart&rsquo; are trained to be attentive to the voice of the &lsquo;Spirit who is Lord&rsquo;.<br />&mdash; Msgr. Joseph Barbieri,<br />North American College,<br />Vatican City State");

quotes.push("Making the 30 day exercises at IPF has been and will continue to be a life changing experience. In these Spiritual Exercises, I received a most powerful experience of God&rsquo;s love.<br />&mdash; Christopher Roberts, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Lafayette, IN");

quotes.push("I have been engaged in seminary spiritual direction for over 30 years, and I&rsquo;ve taken extensive graduate courses in this area. The IPF program is the best of them all. I&rsquo;m sure it will prove very beneficial to our work.<br />&mdash; Rev. Robert Zylla, O.S.C.,<br />Mt. St. Mary&rsquo;s Seminary,<br />Emmitsburg, MD");

quotes.push("The Spiritual Exercises revealed to me the identity I have in God&rsquo;s eyes.<br />&mdash; Rev. Humberto Marquez,<br />Archdiocese of Denver, CO");

quotes.push("I came as a good servant doing work for God. I leave His beloved son on fire to do His will.<br />&mdash; Rev. Jim Steffes,<br />Diocese of Winona, MN");

quotes.push("This is the best thing that I&rsquo;ve ever done for my relationship with the Lord.<br />&mdash; Rev. Dan Trapp,<br />Archdiocese of Detroit, MI");

quotes.push("As you live through the retreat days, the word of God that feeds you bears fruit and Christ Jesus of Nazareth is in fact formed in you. An indestructible power is born in your heart.<br />&mdash; Rev. Joseph Bukyanyandi,<br />Diocese of Masaca, Uganda");

quotes.push("The personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which has been profoundly strengthened through these Spiritual Exercises, has set my heart on fire and propelled me to love His people as a diocesan priest.<br />&mdash; Kevin Segerblom, Seminarian,<br />Diocese of Richmond, VA");

quotes.push("The 30 day retreat brought me into a deeper knowledge and intimacy with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and Mary. The days were very grace filled.<br />&mdash; Bishop Samual Aquila,<br />Diocese of Fargo, ND");

quotes.push("Not only are the materials covered of immense value, but the opportunity to spend time with others engaged in this ministry will enrich what I do as a seminary teacher and spiritual director. I must add that the time has been transformative for me personally.<br />&mdash;Rev. Gerard McCarren<br/>Immaculate Conception Seminary,<br/>South Orange, NJ");

quotes.push("In my opinion, it&rsquo;s been nothing short of excellent. The program offers a remarkable blend of content, experience and a clear invitation to personal spiritual growth.<br/><br/>Rev. Bill Murphy<br/>St. John&rsquo;s Seminary,<br/>Brighton, MA");

quotes.push("As someone beginning the ministry of spiritual director in a seminary, this program has equipped me with some real competence and confidence for the task ahead. I have learned skills for spiritual direction and charisms to look for in candidates for diocesan priesthood.<br />&mdash;Rev. Steve Wlusek<br />St. Peter&rsquo;s Seminary,<br />London, Ontario, Canada");

quotes.push("After working in the seminary for a year as a spiritual director, this seminar was like a door opening, my whole experience and ministry being cast with a new light and understanding. I found the professors very supportive and affirming, and experienced a great rapport with the other directors attending these weeks. I am very grateful!<br />&mdash;Rev. Michael Muhr<br />St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary,<br />Boynton Beach, FL");

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