Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Weekend Retreat for Men & Women
2024-03-08 18:30 - 2024-03-10 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for men and women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. Nicholas Owen, SJ. Director: Fr. Damian Torres-Botell, SJ. Groups: Reuter; St. Alan; St. Anastasia
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in order to attend this retreat. All men and women are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: John Kook—586-772-4343, Paul Maguire—248-879-2848, Keith Schrag—810-344-2145

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit - Winter 2024
2024-03-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Mar. 4, 11, 2024
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.
Online registration is closed. Please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Sunday Afternoon Reflection: Lent
2024-03-03 14:00 - 19:00
Would you like to make a retreat during the season of Lent, but can’t get away for an entire weekend? Enjoyed a previous retreat and need a spiritual tune-up? Or are you just curious about what a retreat might be like? If so, an onsite Sunday Afternoon Reflection at Manresa is for you!
The afternoon includes two talks, 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.
Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ has served as a parish priest, a college professor, and as a staff member at the Jesuit retreat house in the Chicago area. At Manresa, he gives individually directed and preached retreats and does spiritual direction.

Weekend Retreat for Men and Women
2024-03-01 18:30 - 2024-03-03 12:30
Healing Retreat for Men & Women
There are quiet places in our hearts where we store doubts, memories, fears and hurts that need the loving hand of Jesus to heal. Receive His embrace during a precious few days of quiet and serenity. In this place of peace, we can light a path toward freedom, forgiveness and healing. God is waiting for you. Don’t miss the invitation.
Patron: St. John de Brebeuf, SJ Directors: Fr. John Esper and Debbie Tourville Note: Arrive any time after 4:30PM on Friday, with dinner at 6:00 PM.
Retreat concludes Sunday at 12:00 Noon.

Praying with Gothic & Netherlandish Art
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
Feb. 13, 27 | Mar. 12, 26 | Apr. 9, 23 | May 7, 2024
This semester we will be praying with the work of several Gothic or Early Netherlandish artists, focusing each evening on a different artist. We’ll begin with Duccio, the final evolution in Italy of the icon tradition that we have been looking at for the last year, and then with Giotto move into the beginnings of modern art. We’ll also pray with the works of the Limbourg brothers, Rogier van der Weyden, Dieric Bouts, Hans Memling and Juan de Flandes. Join us for this spiritually enriching program.
Instructors: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ is a long-time member of Manresa’s ministerial team. Carole Sugrue served as a docent at the Detroit Institute of Arts for more than 35 years.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: The Epistles of John
2024-02-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-30 09:30 - 11:30
Jan. 16, 30 | Feb 13, 27 | Mar. 12, 26 | Apr. 9, 2024
The Johannine Letters
We continue our study of the Pastoral Epistles this semester with the three Letters of John — 1 John, 2 John and 3 John. Written to believers “that their joy may be full,” the main themes of the epistles are love and fellowship with God. Join us as take a closer look at the first generation of Christians and consider what the letters have to say to us today.
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.
Online registration is closed. Please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Jesuit Alumni Retreat* for Men & Women
2024-02-23 18:30 - 2024-02-25 12:30
We’re bringing together alumni from Ignatian high schools, colleges and retreats for a weekend retreat designed to refresh and renew your Ignatian spirituality. Directed by Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ, Fr. Fran Daly, SJ and Fr. Trevor Rainwater, SJ, the weekend includes daily presentations, discussions and time on your own to pray, reflect and hear what God may be saying to you through the silence. Walk the nature trail or enjoy a cozy spot in front of the fireplace. Enjoy the solitude of your own room and savor delicious meals with old friends. This is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
*This retreat is not restricted to Jesuit Alumni. All men and women are welcome.

A Day to Call Your Own
2024-02-20 08:00 - 15:30
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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.

Being Sustained in All Things: Learning from Thomas Merton
2024-02-19 18:30 - 19:45, 2024-02-12 18:30 - 19:45, 2024-02-05 18:30 - 19:45, 2024-01-29 18:30 - 19:45
Jan. 15, 22, 29 | Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2024
Our challenge today is how to live deeply from a place of love and joy, yet face and respond to division and rapid change.
In this six-week series, we will use the podcasts from Season 1 of “Turning to the Mystsics: Thomas Merton” (free from cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics) to deepen our relationship with God. Featuring clinical psychologist and student of Thomas Merton, Dr. James Finley, these reflections on Merton invite us to a deepening sense of quiet in the midst of the joys and difficulties of our lives. It is here that we begin to access being lovingly sustained and led by our loving God.
Participants are asked to spend a half-hour a day listening to part of a podcast, reflecting on it, briefly journaling, sitting in silence with it and being prepared to share their thoughts in Zoom meetings.
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.

Domingo de oración contemplativa guiada
2024-02-18 13:30 - 17:00
18 de febrero 2024 – Contemplación de Cuaresma
21 de abril 2024 – Meditación Cristiana, un camino interior
19 de mayo 2024 – Contemplación de primavera
En la tradición Ignaciana, orar con la imaginación se llama contemplación. En los Ejercicios Espirituales de Ignacio de Loyola, la contemplación es una forma activa de oración que involucra la mente y el corazón y suscita pensamientos y emociones.
Te invitamos los domingos por la tarde a experimentar la oración contemplativa guiada en español. En cada sesión tendrás un tiempo de reflexión en silencio y un espacio para compartir. Cada sesión será guiada por un acompañante espiritual con experiencia en la tradición espiritual Ignaciana.
Para registrarse, envíe un correo electrónico a ignacianosdemanresa@gmail.com o al teléfono 248.385.3537.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2024-02-16 18:30 - 2024-02-18 12:30
Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. Robert Southwell, SJ. Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ. Groups: Notre Dame, Ypsilanti Men, Fr. Bernard J. Wernert, SJ Group
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in order to attend this retreat. All men and women are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Louis Bosco—248-683-4266, Robert Castillo—734-757-0812, Brian Condit—248-792-2171, Peter Kotula—313-823-0907, Robert Johnson—734-417-2309, James Mann—734-678-5278, Mark Millage—734-644-6989, (Pep) H. Robert Pepper—734-487-5413.

Lectio Prayer Group
2024-02-12 10:00 - 11:15
Jan. 8 | Feb. 12 | Mar. 11 | Apr. 8 | May 13 | June 10, 2024
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 Scripture, the living Word of God. By reading the Word, listening and considering how God is speaking to you in daily life, you can grow in finding God in all things. This is a practice that helps you to discern your journey toward God.
Facilitators: Paula Dow and Kay Dodson completed Manresa’s Internship in Ignatian Spirituality. They are both experienced in leading lectio divina.
*Registered participants will receive an email reminder prior to each meeting with a Zoom link to connect to the meeting.
Online registration is closed. Please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Days of Reflection: Facets of Grief
2024-02-11 14:00 - 19:00
Sept. 17, 2023 – Types of Losses and Patterns in Grieving
Nov. 12, 2023 – Grieving the Loss of a Son or Daughter
Feb. 11, 2024 – Grieving the Death of a Spouse or Partner
Apr. 14, 2024 – Grieving a Sudden or Violent Death
These four Sunday afternoon reflections focus on various types of losses. They include time for prayer, input from faith and psychological perspectives, quiet reflection time and sharing with other participants.
Each Day of Reflection is independent of the others, although the first lays a foundation for all of them. You are asked to register for each afternoon separately.
Fee includes dinner.
Group Leader: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM, Manresa’s Executive Director, is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Her ministerial experience includes teaching, counseling and spiritual direction. She has facilitated numerous grief support groups.

Weekend Retreat for Women
2024-02-09 18:30 - 2024-02-11 12:30
Silent retreat for women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. John de Brito, SJ. Director: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SJ.
All women are welcome. For more information, contact Dalia Dimock—248-722-1991, Laura Gutmann—586-876-8959, Gerry Schihl—586-610-1911, Michalyn Gret—586-549-4811.

Weekend Retreat for Men in Recovery
2024-02-02 18:30 - 2024-02-04 12:30
Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of Fr. John C. Ford, SJ. Director: Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ.
All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Don B. —248-613-7575, Tom D.—586-873-2712, Bob S.—313-378-6323, Frank F.—313-204-2214, Jim V.—313-205-0071, Robert H.—248-202-3275.

Weekend Retreat for Women (Al-Anon)
2024-01-26 18:30 - 2024-01-28 12:30
Silent retreat for women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of Fr. James Cullen, SJ. Director: Deacon Tony Maciorowski.
All women are welcome. For more information, contact Mary W.—313-478-7524 or Mary Catherine W.—313-204-3223.

Being Sustained in All Things: Learning from Thomas Merton
2024-01-22 18:30 - 19:45
Jan. 15, 22, 29 | Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2024
Our challenge today is how to live deeply from a place of love and joy, yet face and respond to division and rapid change.
In this six-week series, we will use the podcasts from Season 1 of “Turning to the Mystsics: Thomas Merton” (free from cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics) to deepen our relationship with God. Featuring clinical psychologist and student of Thomas Merton, Dr. James Finley, these reflections on Merton invite us to a deepening sense of quiet in the midst of the joys and difficulties of our lives. It is here that we begin to access being lovingly sustained and led by our loving God.
Participants are asked to spend a half-hour a day listening to part of a podcast, reflecting on it, briefly journaling, sitting in silence with it and being prepared to share their thoughts in Zoom meetings.
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.
Online registration is closed. Please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Weekend Retreat for Men & Women
2024-01-19 18:30 - 2024-01-21 12:30
Silent retreat for men and women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of St. Isaac Jogues, SJ. Director: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM. Groups: Budd Company; Irmen; Kassab; St. Thomas More.
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in order to attend this retreat. All men and women are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Thomas Catalano—248-761-7547, Andrew Faber—313-819-7648.
