Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Sunday Afternoon Reflection: A Time of Quiet Expectation
2026-12-06 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
A Time of Quiet Expectation
Advent is a time of expectation. When around small children it is hard not to experience their increasing excitement of the coming of Christmas and the gifts under the Christmas tree. But there is a deeper expectation during Advent. It is the expectation of experiencing the Lord Jesus’ coming to us in new and more meaningful ways. Join us for an afternoon of reflection on the meaning of the Lord’s presence among us.
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. Robert Flack, SJ gives individually directed and conference retreats and offers spiritual direction at Manresa. A native of Chicago, he has served as a parish priest, a college professor and as a staff member at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL. He also served as a spiritual director at St. Joseph College Seminary in Chicago.

Christian Yoga for Body, Mind & Spirit – Winter 2026-27
2026-12-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 | Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027
Christian Yoga is a form of meditative body prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God. As we focus on our breath and move through postures, we find balance and healing uniting our breath, body and spirit with Christ. This brings us to our inner self to be still with God and know His peace.
Instructor: Mary Gresens, DLS is a professor, lecturer and yogi. As a spiritual companion, she guides others to find balance and harmony through prayer, meditation and movement.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Praying with Fr. Fennessy’s Favorite Art – Part I
2026-12-08 19:00 - 20:30
Sept. 8, 29 | Oct. 13, 27 | Nov. 10, 24 | Dec. 8, 2026
Please join us as our “Praying with Art” evening classes enter their tenth year. We have, so far, explored ten different themes, and this year we’ll be taking a fresh approach.
Fr. Fennessy will guide us through some of his favorite masterpieces from across art history, spanning both the life of Christ and beyond, like Bouts’ “Virgin and Child” (see image), Hawksley’s “Mary and Elizabeth” or the early American “Baby in a Red Chair.” We invite you to join us in appreciating these beautiful works and learning how to incorporate them into your personal prayer life.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ is superior of the Jesuit community at Manresa. He joined the staff in 2001 after missionary work in Jamaica, theological studies at Oxford University and 26 years in campus ministry at John Carroll University in Cleveland. He gives individually directed and conference retreats using fine art wherever possible to illustrate his presentations.

Saturday: A Day for You
2026-12-12 08:30 - 16:00, 2027-04-10 08:30 - 16:00
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Saturday, Apr. 10, 2027
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.
Please Note: Arrival and registration at Front Office: 8:15-8:45 AM. A silent retreat will be in progress on April 10; please be aware of the quiet as you enter. Checkout no later than 4:00 PM.

A Day to Call Your Own
2027-01-20 08:00 - 15:30, 2027-02-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2027-03-23 08:00 - 15:30
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2027
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
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.

Christian Yoga for Body, Mind & Spirit – Winter 2026-27
2027-02-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-22 19:00 - 20:00
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 | Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25| Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027
Christian Yoga is a form of meditative body prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God. As we focus on our breath and move through postures, we find balance and healing uniting our breath, body and spirit with Christ. This brings us to our inner self to be still with God and know His peace.
Instructor: Mary Gresens, DLS is a professor, lecturer and yogi. As a spiritual companion, she guides others to find balance and harmony through prayer, meditation and movement.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Oración Contemplativa | Contemplative Prayer for Spanish Speakers
2027-02-21 13:30 - 17:00
13 de septiembre | 18 de octubre | 22 de noviembre | 21 de febrero | 21 de marzo | 18 de abril
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 guiadas 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.
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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Sept. 13 | Oct. 18 | Nov. 22 | Feb. 21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 18
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.

Christian Yoga for Body, Mind & Spirit – Spring 2027
2027-03-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-04-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-04-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-04-19 19:00 - 20:00
Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17
Christian Yoga is a form of meditative body prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God. As we focus on our breath and move through postures, we find balance and healing uniting our breath, body and spirit with Christ. This brings us to our inner self to be still with God and know His peace.
Instructor: Mary Gresens, DLS is a professor, lecturer and yogi. As a spiritual companion, she guides others to find balance and harmony through prayer, meditation and movement.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Oración Contemplativa | Contemplative Prayer for Spanish Speakers
2027-03-21 13:30 - 17:00, 2027-04-18 13:30 - 17:00
13 de septiembre | 18 de octubre | 22 de noviembre | 21 de febrero | 21 de marzo | 18 de abril
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 guiadas 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.
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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Sept. 13 | Oct. 18 | Nov. 22 | Feb.21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 18
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.
