Praying with Art: Christ’s Life in Contemporary Art – Part I
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sept. 16 | Oct. 7, 21 | Nov. 4, 18 | Dec. 2, 16, 2025
Our Praying with Art seminar during this semester and the next will be looking at pieces of art that are significantly different from anything we have seen in the last eight years.
This is going to be an enjoyable adventure into the life of Christ as depicted by dozens of contemporary artists, images selected from a collection of nearly 200 pieces. The selections will include a wide variety of styles, avoiding the overly realistic or abstract works.
Please join us in appreciating our contemporary artists and praying with their works.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ, is a long-time member of Manresa’s ministerial team.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-12-05 18:30 - 2025-12-07 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Patron: St. Francis Xavier, SJ | Retreat Theme: Reflecting on Your Life’s Journey | Retreat Format: Silent with some sharing | Director: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM | Groups: Bayer-Toledo
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in order to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: For more information, contact a captain: John Owczarzak-419.349.2426, Michael Sauppe-419.260.9284, Larry Saville-313.413.4521, Mel Wicks-419.260-6479.

Sunday Afternoon Reflection-Advent
2025-12-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Advent Longing—Advent Hope
As we name our deepest wishes and hearts’ desire—our holy longing—we open up to the blessings of the Advent Season and the gift of Advent Hope. We temper our consumerism and help those in need to experience a new gift of hope through music, brief meditations and story-telling from the book of Isaiah. We find ways to embrace the darkness of the season and of our world.
Join us for the afternoon which includes presentations, time for private prayer/devotion, Sunday Mass and a delicious meal to round out the day. Your retreat begins at 2:00 PM; however, you may arrive any time after 1:30 PM for refreshments and fellowship.
Facilitator: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ’s ministry includes service in the Office for Hispanic Affairs of the Archdiocese of Detroit and Hispanic and African American parishes. He served as Provincial of the Detroit Province and superior of the Colombiere Jesuit Community in Clarkston before coming to Manresa.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit (Winter Session)
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 | Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
Christian Yoga is a form of prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God, with a focus on breath. As we move through postures accompanied by meditative quiet and prayer, we find balance, strength and union of our whole self with God. In the end, this brings us to our quiet center to be still with God and to know His peace. Join us for this healthy, healing practice in an atmosphere of prayer and meditation.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.
Instructor: Mary Gresens is a graduate of Manresa’s Internship in Spiritual Companionship, certified yoga instructor and first degree black belt Nia teacher.

Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles
2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sept. 16, 30 | Oct. 7, 21 | Nov 11, 25 | Dec. 9, 2025
The Acts of the Apostles chronicles the early history of the Christian church, focusing on the growth of the church, the apostles’ ministry and the spread of the gospel. The second of Luke’s two-part history of the church, Acts describes how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and accomplished by Jesus has now under the guidance of the Holy Spirit been extended to the Gentiles through Jesus’ divinely chosen representatives. Join us as we look at the ascension of Jesus, the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the ministry of Peter and John, the conversion of Saul to Paul and Paul’s missionary journeys.
This course is offered onsite (space limited to 16) or via Zoom. Instructions for Zoom meetings will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.
Instructor: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ is Co-director of the Internship in Spiritual Companionship and a popular retreat director at Manresa.

A Day to Call Your Own
2025-12-15 08:00 - 15:30 | MI
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
Step away from the cares of your world for a wonderful day of peace and quiet.
What could be better than a day all to yourself? A day to do something good for your soul. A day to relax, refresh and reflect in a beautiful setting.
There’s no better place to spend a day like that than at Manresa. Enjoy the quiet, away from the busyness of everyday life.
We provide you with a private room and a simple lunch; you decide how you want to spend the day: reflect, pray, walk the property, read or just BE. (No director is available or required.) Mark your calendar now to take some time to be alone with God.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 | MI

Midweek Retreat for Women
2026-01-06 18:30 - 2026-01-08 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent Retreat for women based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: The Archduchess, Joan of Austria | Retreat Theme: Beholding the Past, Present and Future Through the Eyes of Faith | Retreat Format: Silent with optional sharing | Director: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM
For more information, call a captain: Betsy Maxwell, 313.881.3673; Jaimi Kenyon, 313.598.6465; Peggy Durocher, 313.595.3495; Valerie Downs, 313.613.4986; Tracy Mitchell, 313.600.0996.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2026-01-09 18:30 - 2026-01-11 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Fr. John Courtney Murray, SJ | Retreat Theme: Moving Ahead with Grace | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ | Groups: Bishop Gallagher; Prince of Peace-WB; Our Lady of Refuge-Orchard Lake; St. Perpetua-Waterford; St. Thomas (Chaldean)
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: Basil Bacall, 517.719.5178; Nick Gasso, 248.880,7009; Robert Kestranek, 216.780.5455; Martin Manna, 248.444.7024; Jim Manna, 248.763.2622.

Book Discussion: The Gift of Years
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Jan. 12, 19, 26 | Feb. 2, 9, 16, 2026
The Gift of Years is “an amazing compendium of wisdom not only for people facing aging or providing support, but for everyone who wants to live a spiritually centered and balanced life.” Michael Lerner
Join us for a discussion of The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittister. It is an inspirational and illuminating work that looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises. It invites us to not only accept getting older but to celebrate it as a natural part of life that is both active and contemplative, productive and reflective and deeply moving. This very process of aging affords us the opportunity to discover how we might assimilate our earlier periods of life and find ways to become more fully alive in the new.
Please read the first six chapters of the book before the first session.
Facilitator: Rosemary Insley is a retired chaplain and bereavement counselor with Master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies and Social Work. As a spiritual companion, she guides others in the Spiritual Exercises and in retreats.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session. Please sign on by 6:20 PM the first session to resolve any technical issues.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2026-01-16 18:30 - 2026-01-18 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Fr. Jacques Marquette, SJ | Retreat Theme: Ignatian Spirituality | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Robert Ytsen, SJ Groups: Alhambra; Palms; St. Joan of Arc; Hengstebeck; Grosse Pointe Vicariate; St. Thomas More-Troy
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: Zacherie Azzam, 248.646.2410; Phillip Dillard, 586.992.0571; John Hannigan, 248.258.0124; Charles I. Hengstebeck, 248.280.5940; Charles (Rick) Rutan, 313.882.1607; Gary Stankowski, 586.777.5747; John Ulrich, 248.334.8005.

Book Discussion: The Gift of Years
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Jan. 12, 19, 26 | Feb. 2, 9, 16, 2026
The Gift of Years is “an amazing compendium of wisdom not only for people facing aging or providing support, but for everyone who wants to live a spiritually centered and balanced life.” Michael Lerner
Join us for a discussion of The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittister. It is an inspirational and illuminating work that looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises. It invites us to not only accept getting older but to celebrate it as a natural part of life that is both active and contemplative, productive and reflective and deeply moving. This very process of aging affords us the opportunity to discover how we might assimilate our earlier periods of life and find ways to become more fully alive in the new.
Please read the first six chapters of the book before the first session.
Facilitator: Rosemary Insley is a retired chaplain and bereavement counselor with Master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies and Social Work. As a spiritual companion, she guides others in the Spiritual Exercises and in retreats.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session. Please sign on by 6:20 PM to resolve any technical issues.

Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles, Part 2
2026-01-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Jan. 20 | Feb. 3, 17 | Mar. 3, 17, 31 | Apr. 14, 2026
The Acts of the Apostles chronicles the early history of the Christian church, focusing on the growth of the church, the apostles’ ministry and the spread of the gospel. The second of Luke’s two-part history of the church, Acts describes how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and accomplished by Jesus has now, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, been extended to the Gentiles through Jesus’ divinely chosen representatives. Join us as we look at the ascension of Jesus, the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the ministry of Peter and John, the conversion of Saul to Paul and Paul’s missionary journeys.
Instructor: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ is Co-director of the Internship in Spiritual Companionship and a popular retreat director at Manresa.
This course is offered onsite (space limited to 16) or via Zoom. Instructions for Zoom meetings will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Praying with Art: Christ’s Life in Contemporary Art – Part 2
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Jan. 20 | Feb. 10, 17 | Mar. 3, 17, 31 | Apr. 14, 2026
Our Praying with Art seminar continues to focus on pieces of art that are significantly different from anything we have seen in the last eight years.
This is going to be an enjoyable adventure into the life of Christ as depicted by dozens of contemporary artists, images selected from a collection of nearly 200 pieces. The selections will include a wide variety of styles, avoiding the overly realistic or abstract works.
Please join us in appreciating our contemporary artists and praying with their works.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ, is a long-time member of Manresa’s ministerial team.

A Day to Call Your Own
2026-01-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Step away from the cares of your world for a wonderful day of peace and quiet.
What could be better than a day all to yourself? A day to do something good for your soul. A day to relax, refresh and reflect in a beautiful setting.
There’s no better place to spend a day like that than at Manresa. Enjoy the quiet, away from the busyness of everyday life.
We provide you with a private room and a simple lunch; you decide how you want to spend the day: reflect, pray, walk the property, read or just BE. (No director is available or required.) Mark your calendar now to take some time to be alone with God.
Fee is non-refundable, non-transferable. Pre-registration is required. (Space is limited.)

Private Retreat Group
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

Weekend Retreat for Al-Anon women
2026-01-30 18:30 - 2026-02-01 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for Al-Anon women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Fr. James Cullen, SJ | Retreat Theme: Al-Anon | Retreat Format: Silence, with some discussion | Director: Mr. Terry Sullivan
For more information, call Mary W., 313.291.2788; Mary Catherine W., 313.204.3223

Weekend Retreat for Men in Recovery
2026-02-06 18:30 - 2026-02-08 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for men in recovery in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Fr. John C. Ford, SJ | Retreat Theme: Recovery | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr, Steven Spahn, SJ
For more information, call a captain: Don B., 248.613.7575; Robert H., 248.202.3275; Bob S., 313.378.6323; Jim V., 313.205.0071; Tony M., 248.444.1874; Tom D., 586.873.2712
