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Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. John Ogilvie, SJ. Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ. Groups: Weisenburger, Serra 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, […]
Sept. 11, 2023 Oct. 9, 2023 Nov. 13, 2023 Dec. 11, 2023 Engaging with the Living Word of God Do you desire a more conversational relationship with God? Are you curious about how to more readily encounter Christ in our world? If so, consider participating in Manresa’s Lectio Prayer Group. Lectio divina is rooted in […]
Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Dec. 4, 11, 2023 Christian Yoga is a form of prayer in which we place ourselves on this journey to be present in the moment with God, with a focus on breath. As we move through postures accompanied by meditative quiet […]
Sept. 11, 25 Oct. 9, 23 Nov. 6, 2023 Becoming fully alive and deeply human Spirituality has an indispensable role in the expression of our humanity. However, spiritual practices can sometimes make us less authentically human. How can we grow in our spiritual journey so that we become fully alive and deeply human? David Benner […]
Sept. 12, 26 Oct. 10, 24 Nov. 7, 21 Dec. 5, 2023 Titus, I & II Timothy, I & II Peter, James and Jude The Pastoral Epistles – or letters in the New Testament written by the apostles to churches or individuals – are often neglected among readers of the canon of Scripture. And yet, […]
Sept. 20 – Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times Oct. 11 — Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Nov. 15 — The Whale Manresa’s fall film series offers the unique opportunity to watch selected films as an act of contemplative prayer and self-reflection. Through the lens of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, […]
Silent retreat for women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of Blessed Dominic Collins, SJ. Directors: Fr. Fran Daly, SJ and Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHM All women are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Dorothy Strzelewicz—734-856-5018, Patty Gorton–248-505-8135, Nancy Cox—734-770-3906.
Creation is God’s first Word, and this afternoon of reflection will help us contemplate God’s creation during the month of October. The afternoon will include some input in the Ignatian tradition and time to walk the grounds and relate to the beautiful autumn season. It will end with a prayer together highlighting God’s creation. We […]
Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Dec. 4, 11, 2023 Christian Yoga is a form of prayer in which we place ourselves on this journey to be present in the moment with God, with a focus on breath. As we move through postures accompanied by meditative quiet […]
Sept. 5, 19 Oct. 3, 17, 31 Nov. 14 Dec. 5, 2023 Icons, more than any other form of art, are meant to be prayed with. Eastern Rite icons are quite different from the Western art we have concentrated on so far. The Western Church leaves artists free to paint religious images however they want; […]
Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, SJ. Director: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ. Groups: Catholic Lawyers & Physicians; Ford Tractor; Oakland St. Vincent de Paul; St. Robert/Ada/Grand Rapids You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in […]
Sept. 10, 2023 - Autumn Contemplation Oct. 22, 2023 – Preparing for Gratitude Dec. 3, 2023 – The Posada: Welcoming and Receiving Light In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. In the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, contemplation is an active way of praying that engages the mind and heart […]
