Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Lectio Prayer Group
2024-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Sept. 9 | Oct. 14 | Nov. 11 | Dec. 9, 2024
Engaging with the Living Word of God
How do we draw closer to God amidst the challenges of modern life?
The ancient prayer practice of lectio divina, enhanced with guidance from St. Ignatius’ teachings, can help us discover how God is speaking to us today, in our daily life. We listen deeply to God’s Word, we have the opportunity to share what God is saying to us, what we are feeling and experiencing, and we pray for the specific grace we seek.
Manresa’s Lectio Prayer Group provides a way to grow in our journey to finding God in all things. Consider joining us.
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.

Sunday Afternoon Reflection: Surprised by Joy
2024-10-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
This afternoon reflection is designed for those who are looking for joy in their daily lives. We know that people in the early church found this joy in manifestations of the Spirit. What had they found? As Pope Francis put it, “the joy of the gospel.” That’s a treasure worth finding! Come, relax, pray and find the 2,100-year-old secret to happiness. No fads. No gimmicks. No books or trinkets to purchase. Just the possibility of joy that comes from the Christian life.
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.
Facilitator: 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.

4-Day Retreat for Women
2024-10-10 18:30 - 2024-10-13 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Patron: Blessed Dominic Collins, SJ | Retreat Theme: Discipleship in the Spiritual Exercises: Creative and Challenging | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ
For more information, contact a captain: Nancy Cox-734.770.3906, Patty Gorton-248.505.8135, Andrea Kaptur-248.462.2202, Dorothy Strzelewicz-734.856.5018.

A Day to Call Your Own
2024-10-09 08:00 - 15:30, 2024-09-16 08:00 - 15:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024
Friday, Dec. 13, 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.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Scripture Study: Wisdom Literature
2024-10-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sept. 10, 24 | Oct. 8, 22 | Nov. 5, 12 | Dec. 3, 2024
In a famous song from Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye sings “Tradition.” Before tradition, there was wisdom. What was wisdom? It was the understanding of how a person with faith lived in a changing world—an ancient need, a current need. How do we live in a world with many and diverse intellectual perspectives? Learning from the past is a clue to the present.
We will study three books from different moments in the history of wisdom: The Wisdom of Solomon, The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus) and one of Philo’s essays.
Join us as we study the past to find a way to the future!
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.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit ─ Fall 2024
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Nov. 4, 11
Christian Yoga is a form of prayer in which we place ourselves in a position 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.

Learning from the Mystics: Teresa of Avila
2024-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2024
In St. Teresa of Avila’s spiritual classic, The Interior Castle, she leads us along the seven stages of soul development, offering profound and inspiring reflections on such subjects as self-knowledge, humility, detachment and suffering.
In this seven-week series, we will listen to and discuss Dr. James Finley’s reflections on St. Teresa’s Castle. A clinical psychologist, author and modern mystic, Finley invites us to be drawn into deeper communion with God.
We will use the podcasts from Season 2 of “Turning to the Mystics” (free from cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics).
Participants are asked to spend 30-40 minutes a day listening to part of a podcast, reflecting on it, briefly journaling and sitting in silence with it. Before the first session please listen to the sessions “Turning to Teresa of Avila” and the bonus session “The Life and Work of Teresa.”
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. For any technical issues, email Rosemary at rinsley@aol.com.

4-Day Retreat for Men
2024-10-03 18:30 - 2024-10-06 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. John Ogilvie, SJ | Retreat Theme: Praying with Our Tears | Retreat Format: Silence and Optional Sharing | Director: Fr. Patrick Hyland, SJ Groups: Serra; Weisenburger
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Gene Canestraro-419.321.6444, Jerry Dendinger-419.266.7044, Dick Weisenburger-419.382.4110.

Praying with Art: James Tissot’s Life of Christ - Part I
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sept. 17 | Oct. 1, 15, 29 | Nov. 12, 26 | Dec. 10, 2024
After a powerful religious experience in 1885, the French society painter James Tissot abandoned his worldly art and ways, dedicating himself for ten years to producing 350 paintings of the life of Christ. For authenticity’s sake, he based his paintings on three years of sketching and photographing in the Holy Land, thought to be at that time virtually unchanged from the time of Christ.
For the next two semesters we will discuss and pray with some of these images. For participants who want something to read besides the Scriptures, we will coordinate the images with The Life of Jesus by Andrea Tornielli, although this is not a required text.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ, is a long-time member of Manresa’s ministerial team.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2024-09-27 18:30 - 2024-09-29 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 Borgia, SJ | Retreat Theme: Jesus the Good Shepherd | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ | Groups: Feuerstein; Maher; St. Elizabeth, Tecumseh
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: James Klauke-313.622.6079 or Rich Saigh-586.949.4559.

Religious Sisters Retreat
2024-09-22 17:00 - 2024-09-27 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent retreat for religious sisters in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Amid the many troubles of our world, our nation and our own lives, we have many resources to sustain us:

the virtue of hope infused in us by the grace of Christ,
the fruits of the Spirit such as peace and love,
the Scriptural words and works of God that give us reason to hope,
the signs of life in our lives, our Church, our world,
and a quiet time at Manresa for us to savor this sustaining gift of hope.

Please join us as we consider and cherish the hope God gives.
Patron: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque | Retreat Theme: Cherish the Hope God Gives | Retreat Format: Silence and Optional Sharing | Directors: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ and Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM | Note: Ends after lunch on Friday

Domingos de oración contemplative / Sunday Afternoon Contemplative Prayer
2024-09-15 13:30 - 17:00 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
15 de septiembre | 20 de octubre | 17 de noviembre, 2024
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Sept. 15 | Oct. 20 | Nov. 17, 2024
Description:
Pasa una tarde en Manresa percibiendo, reflexionando y meditando sobre temas de la espiritualidad ignaciana. Tendrás la oportunidad para practicar el silencio y la oración individual y con otros, disfrutando de la belleza de nuestros jardines, capillas e instalaciones.
Cada sesión es facilitada por un equipo de acompañantes espirituales con experiencia en la tradición ignaciana. Estos espacios de meditación y reflexión son preparados para ayudarte a cultivar tu formación espiritual, así como temas basados en discernimiento, la gratitud, la oración con las Escrituras y el examen del consiente. Cada tarde le ayudará a profundizar su fe a medida que conozca, ame y sirva mejor a Dios en su vida diaria.
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.

Spend a Sunday afternoon at Manresa listening, reflecting and meditating on topics of Ignatian spirituality. This is an opportunity to practice silence and prayer on your own and with others, while enjoying the beauty of our grounds and facility. Each session is facilitated by a team of spiritual companions with experience in the Ignatian tradition.
These experiences of meditation and reflection are prepared to help you cultivate your formation in Ignatian spirituality, along with discernment, gratitude, prayer with the Scriptures and examination of consciousness. Each afternoon will help you to deepen your faith 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.

Midweek Retreat for Men & Women
2024-09-10 18:30 - 2024-09-12 12:30 | 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
Patron: Blessed Francisco Gárate, SJ | Retreat Theme: A Silent Ignatian Retreat | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Steven Hurd, SJ. Note: Ends after lunch on Thursday.
For more information, contact Ann Marie Bedard-810.985.5414; Eileen Black-616.396.0571; Laura Gutman-586.876.8959

Scripture Study: Wisdom Literature
2024-09-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Sept. 10, 24 | Oct. 8, 22 | Nov. 5, 12 | Dec. 3, 2024
In a famous song from Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye sings “Tradition.” Before tradition, there was wisdom. What was wisdom? It was the understanding of how a person with faith lived in a changing world—an ancient need, a current need. How do we live in a world with many and diverse intellectual perspectives? Learning from the past is a clue to the present.
We will study three books from different moments in the history of wisdom: The Wisdom of Solomon, The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus) and one of Philo’s essays.
Join us as we study the past to find a way to the future!
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.
Note: Registration for in-person attendance is closed. To register for Zoom participation, please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2024-09-06 18:30 - 2024-09-08 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: Blessed Sebastian Kimura, SJ Retreat Theme: To Know Christ Jesus | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ | Groups: McDonald/McHardy; Serra Club of Oakland County; Shrine/Reichenbach; St. Mary of the Hills
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Bob Barrett-248.388.7073, Hugh Buchanan-248.659.8665, Jeff Kozinski-574.333.1310, Mike Nagy-248.376.9287, Joe Pavlov-810.334.0154.

Christian Yoga Retreat for Men & Women
2024-08-30 19:00 - 2024-09-01 12:30 | 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
God asks us to be still so that we can be with Him and be open to His love and guidance. Quieting the mind and shutting off its chatter and constant activity require time and practice. A powerful way to find stillness and inner peace is through the combination of contemplation and yoga.
This retreat invites you to step out of your noisy world and spend time in silence with yourself and God. Through guided meditations, Christian contemplative yoga sessions, and time for prayer and quiet reflection, you are giving yourself a gift.
Patron: Fr. John LaFarge, SJ | Retreat Theme: Gift and Gratitude: Finding God in All Things | Retreat Format: Silence | Retreat Directors: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ, Mary Gresens and DiAnne Patterson Schultz | Note: No dinner on Friday; ends after lunch on Sunday

Weekend Retreat for Men
2024-08-23 18:30 - 2024-08-25 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. Stephen Pongrácz, SJ | Retreat Theme: Living the Life of the Kingdom of God | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ | Groups: St. Bede; Leonard Stumm; The 12 Steppers
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Salam Rabban-248.797.4689, Daryl Rollins-248.514.6838.

Individually Directed Retreat—Session IV
2024-08-07 05:00 - 2024-08-16 12:30 | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Every summer we reserve dedicated sessions for Individually Directed Retreats (IDRs) with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Jesuit or trained lay person. The experience can help you slow down, become more aware of God’s love and presence in your life, and help deepen a loving relationship with God. There’s a special atmosphere in the house when people come together for a shared purpose, growing closer to the Lord and to one another in silent, prayerful communion.
“In-session” dates allow for eight-day retreats as well as retreats of shorter duration (four-day minimum within session dates/times). Arrival time begins at 5:00 PM on the opening date of the retreat session, dinner is at 6:00 PM and the retreat itself begins at 7:30 PM. The retreat ends at 10:00 AM on the closing date of the retreat session. Alternately, individuals may choose “out-of-session” dates for IDRs between September and April each year.
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