Embrace The God Within
In Ipso is an institute of Spiritual Formation for the laity. We strive to provide seminary level spiritual formation for all those who are seeking a deep relationship with Christ.
In Ipso has been called by God and commissioned through the Church to instruct souls in the sacred journey of the interior life. We have been following the movements of the
Holy Spirit to bring classes, retreats, talks and so much more since 2007. We have been a non-profit corporation since Feb 28, 2011. Finally, we were erected as a Private Association of the Faithful by, then, Archbishop Samuel Aquila on July 14, 2016.
We are deeply rooted in Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We draw deeply from the Doctors of the Church like St. Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux. Jordan Aumann, O.P. and Garrigou-LaGrange are also instrumental in our formation.
Our Commitment to Spiritual Growth
We believe in the power of deep, personal, experiential encounters with Jesus Christ, Who dwells within every soul. Our mission is to assist and enable every soul that providence places in our care on the journey towards Christ. We help souls walk this journey through spiritual formation, spiritual direction and the silence of retreat.
We long for every lamb within Chrit’s flock to return home, to encounter His infinite merciful love and to become the saint they were created to be!
Meet Our Team
Dedicated individuals transforming lives through faith and guidance.
Peter Stur
Founder
Peter was born in Communist Slovakia, Escaped to West Germany and began His time in America in Denver, Colorado.
Being formed for 5 years, in 2005, Stur “graduated” as a Spiritual Director at the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Denver. In addition to conducting parish missions and public speaking programs, he directs silent retreats for laity and deacons, is one of the formators of future deacons at St. John Vianney Seminary, guides the faithful through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and teaches pre-seminary programs at Avila Institute.
Fr. Kyle Berens
Priest, COO
Fr. Kyle Berens was ordained a priest of God on May 15, 2015 for the Diocese of Salina, Kansas. While he remains incardinated there, he has been fully released to In Ipso. He loves to teach, preach and guide souls. He is an Oblate of St. Benedict at Our Lady of the Annunciation Abbey, AKA Clear Creek in Oklahoma.
Fr. Chris Hellstrom
Teacher of Going Deeper
A priest for the Archdiocese of Denver since 1988. For 10 years he was the Director of Spirituality Year at St. John Vianney Seminary and provided spiritual formation throughout all other years. He has been a pastor twice and is also active in prayer ministry. He has been released from parish work to serve the spiritual needs of the archdiocese and beyond by teaching for In Ipso.
Fr. Armando Marsal DCJM
Retreat Master , Teacher
Fr. Armando was ordained in Spain. He is a priest of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (DCJM). Fr. Marsal taught several classes in Spain, in the Seminary and Theological faculties for lay people. He has led many retreats for Mother Theresa and her Missionaries of Charity all over the world. He is the main retreat master for all In Ipso retreats and also teaches the One Thing Necessary Course.
Vision
That all-may-be-knowing God and His Son Jesus Christ through personal, intimate, experiential encounter, through contemplative prayer and enter into a holy journey, living in Christ in duties of daily life.
MISSION
To guide souls to an abundant life which is a life from, with, and in Christ. Then through Him, become truly free and courageous, to follow wherever He leads.
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