About

Eagle Eye Formation

Because He Thirsts.

In The Beginning…

Three young women from a home-schooling family in the Chicago area were on a hiking excursion with the Brothers of St. John, when one of the Brothers inquired of them where they went in order to deepen their Faith. He was shocked to hear that in fact, these three young women, with so much potential and so much to share, had no where to go to find a way to continue to deepen their formation in their Faith. So, he asked them if they would come if he were to start something for them. They said that they would. That summer, he did start “something,” and they did come, together with 21 of their friends! That was the beginning. Since then, the Brothers have not stopped giving “something” for them, and they have not stopped coming!

The Spirit of the Eagle

The spirit of Eagle Eye is the same as that of Christ Jesus Himself, the “Eagle in flight,” (Rev. 4). In Jesus Crucified, and especially His cry of thirst and the piercing of His Heart wherein He gave His Spirit, the Paraclete, to His Church (cf. I Jn. 5:8), we find the fullest expression of this mystery of Christ, “the eagle in flight” . This spirit, lived out perfectly by the Virgin Mary, was also embodied and handed to the Church in a special way in the person and writings of St. John the Apostle, and demonstrated vividly for us in the life and doctrine of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus. Following in their footsteps, Eagle Eye strives to bring each of its participants to experience the cry of thirst of Christ as intensely as possible by helping them delve as deeply as possible into the mystery of a Christian Charity lived out as a “sincere gift of themselves” (cf. Lumen Gentium 22) in prayer, study, fraternal charity and apostolic service. His cry of thirst will be the source of a constant desire in them to give to God all that they can out of love, to form themselves as profoundly as possible in the truth, and to preach His Gospel with the totality of their lives.

Eagle Eye Retreats
(Weekends)

  • For teens (16-19) Sapientia Saturdays Once per month 
    • A day of prayer, study and culture with your Catholic friends at the Priory in Princeville.
  • For teens (16-19) WOW Retreat (Weekend Of Wisdom) Every semester
    • A weekend of spiritual and intellectual formation in a relaxing and fun setting.
  • For young adults (19-30) Full Flight Weekends Every semester
    • A weekend of spiritual and intellectual formation in a relaxing setting with your friends.

Eagle Eye Summer Institutes
(8-day program, Saturday to Sunday)

A two-day hike, followed by five days of monastic prayer, Philosophy and Theology classes, and fun in an environment conducive to friendship. Be sure to check out the Eagle Eye video!

Click here to read more about 2010’s Question

  • For teens (16 – 19)
    • Eagle Eye Virginia – July 3-11, 2010
    • Princeville, Illinois – July 3-11, 2010
    • Carey, Ohio – July 10-18, 2010
    • Bismarck, North Dakota – July 24-August 1, 2010
  • For Young Adults (19 – 30)
    • Greater Ohio – May 29-June 6, 2010
    • Bismarck, North Dakota – July 17-24, 2010
    • Princeville, Illinois – June 25-July 3, 2010
    • Anchorage, Alaska – August 7-15, 2010

Eagle Eye School of Evangelization
(one academic year)

An intensive opportunity for personal formation and self-gift in a life of prayer, study, community and evangelization with the Brothers of St. John in Princeville. Live at the Priory, participate in Community prayer and daily classes in Theology and Philosophy, plus serve the Church by daily, active labor for the New Evangelization.

 

 

Special Summer Events
The Second Annual Eagle Eye Summer Conference!
June 17-20, 2010

Four days of Faith, formation, and fun with 150 of your closest friends!

Come join us for our first-ever Eagle Eye Summer Conference! Join with young people from over 5 States as we live the Paschal Mystery with the Brothers and Sisters of St. John. Each day will include formation, service, culture, and incredible liturgies, including Stations of the Cross through downtown Peoria! This is a great way to rekindle the Spirit of the Eagle and meet other young people with the same spirit.

To be redirected to the Saint John Summer Conference website click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Silent Retreat With The Gospel of St. John
August 3-7, 2010

Join with young adults from across the country in Princeville this summer as we plunge into the “deep waters” of the Gospel of St. John on a 5-day silent retreat. Each day, the Brothers of St. John will offer three talks on the Gospel of St. John, shedding a light to help retreatants enter into afternoons of Eucharistic Adoration, mornings with the Word of God, and days structured by the chanting of the monastic office. In addition, the Brothers will be available for spiritual direction and confession throughout the retreat. Retreat dates are August 3-7, and the cost is a free-will offering.

 

 

 

For more information, contact Father Nathan, CSJ at eaglecentral@yahoo.com

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