Praying with Art: Christ’s Life in Contemporary Art – Part I
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 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 Women
2025-11-07 18:30 - 2025-11-09 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Join us for a weekend retreat that will guide you through the Ignatian spiritual exercises with various meditations on the interior journey of Mary Magdalene, from her existential restlessness, to her encounter with the merciful and unconditional love of Christ, to her call to become the Apostle to the Apostles, and beyond.
Journey with Mary Magdalene as she discovers God’s providential hand guiding her toward authentic freedom and love. It is a path to which we are all called, and it invites a continual response to the loving initiatives of the Lord in our lives.
Patron: Blessed Miguel Pro, SJ |Retreat Theme: Mary Magdalene: The Transforming Journey of a Disciple | Retreat Format: Silent with some sharing | Director: Jennifer Ristine, CWRC
For more information, contact a captain: Marilyn Pavlov-810.367.3327; Suzanna DeVeny-810.434.3454; Laura Gabriel-248.274.6177.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
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 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.
Instructor: Mary Gresens is a graduate of Manresa’s Internship in Spiritual Companionship, certified yoga instructor and first degree black belt Nia teacher.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles
2025-11-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-25 09:30 - 11:30 | MI
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.

Aging Gracefully
2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | MI
Oct. 22, 2025 | Nov. 12, 2025
Finding Meaning and Purpose for the Later Years of Life
Have you ever thought of yourself as a ‘vessel of love’? This image speaks to what I envision for the elderhood years…,” says Joyce Rupp, author of Vessels of Love. “During this lifetime, whether we’ve been aware or not, a Presence of immeasurable love has been flowing through [our lives], quietly filling the vessel of our inner being. Like vats of matured wine, our ripened goodness has readied itself to move outward. . . Now is the efficacious time to tend ‘our tiny vessel’ so this graced goodness strengthens in us and benefits the life of those we encounter.”
Based on Rupp’s reflections, poems and prayers on the later years of life, the program will help you reflect, grow and embrace this sacred stage of life with peace, meaning and renewed intention.
Registration Fee includes both sessions of this program.
Facilitator: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM, serves as Manresa’s Executive Director. Her ministerial experience includes teaching, professional counseling and retreat and spiritual direction.

Weekend Retreat for Men and Women
2025-11-14 18:30 - 2025-11-16 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Delve into the remarkable journey of Ignatius of Loyola, from wounded soldier to mystical founder of the Jesuit order. This retreat weaves together the saint’s biographical story with his profound spiritual teachings, exploring how his personal struggles and revelations shaped transformative practices still relevant today. Participants will reflect on the themes outlined in St. Ignatius’ biography.
Retreat Theme: The Life and Spiritual Insights of St. Ignatius | Retreat Format: Silent Director: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ

Saturday: A Day for You
2025-11-15 08:30 - 16:00 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
After a long week filled with deadlines, distractions and demands, imagine a day that asks nothing of you—except to simply be. Come to Manresa for a day of quiet renewal, where peace meets purpose and your soul finds space to breathe.
Nestled in the heart of nature, our serene grounds invite you to leave the noise behind and rediscover your center. No schedule. No expectations. Just sacred space and silence. You’ll have your own private room and a simple, nourishing lunch. How you spend the day is entirely up to you:

Walk the peaceful wooded trails.
Sit in quiet reflection in the library or chapels.
Pray, journal or read without interruption.
Or do nothing at all—and let that be enough.

There is no morning Mass, and spiritual directors are not available or required. This is your time. Your retreat. Your renewal.
Pre-registration is required. (Space is limited.)
Please note: Arrival and registration at Front Office: 8:00 AM-8:45 AM. A silent retreat will be in progress that day; please be aware of the quiet as you enter. Checkout no later than 4:00 PM.

Oración contemplativa / Contemplative Prayer for Spanish Speakers
2025-11-16 13:30 - 17:00 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
14 de septiembre | 19 de octubre | 16 de noviembre, 2025
Pase una tarde de domingo en Manresa escuchando y reflexionando sobre aspectos de la espiritualidad ignaciana mientras disfruta de la tranquilidad y la belleza de nuestras instalaciones y jardines. Las sesiones son guiada por un equipo de acompañantes espirituales con experiencia en la tradición ignaciana. Cada tarde le ayudará a profundizar su fe mediante la oración, la meditación de las Escrituras y el discernimiento, a medida que aprende a conocer, amar y servir mejor a Dios en su vida diaria.
Fee: Costo: Tu donativo es Bienvenido. Se alienta a los participantes a donar a Manresa Jesuit Retreat House en apoyo de su Misión.
Para registrarse, llame al 248.644.4933 Ext. 128 o correo electrónico ignacianosdemanresa@gmail.com.
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Spend a Sunday afternoon at Manresa listening and reflecting on aspects of Ignatian spirituality while enjoying the quiet and beauty of our facility and grounds. Sessions are guided by a team of Spanish-speaking spiritual companions with experience in the Ignatian tradition. Each afternoon will help you to deepen your faith through prayer, scripture meditation and discernment as you come to know, love and serve God better in your daily life.
Fee: Donations gratefully accepted. Participants are encouraged to donate to Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in support of its Mission.
To register, phone 248.644.4933 Ext. 128 or email ignacianosdemanresa@gmail.com.

Weekend Retreat for Women in Recovery
2025-11-21 18:30 - 2025-11-23 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for women in recovery in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Patron: Fr. Edward Dowling, SJ |Retreat Theme: Recovery | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Steven Spahn, SJ
For more information, contact a captain: Annette K.-586.201.1487, Janet G.-586.295.6485 or Shivaun W.-586.457.9264.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit (Winter Session)
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00, 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 | 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.

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.

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

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 | 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.
