Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-03-07 18:30 - 2025-03-09 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 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. Robert Southwell, SJ Theme: Hope Springs Forth Format: Silent & Optional Sharing Director: Sr. Linda Sevcik, SM Groups: Notre Dame; Ypsilanti Men; Fr. Bernard J. Wernert, SJ

You do not have to be a member of the groups listed above to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Louis Bosco-248.683.4266, Roberto Castillo-734.470.6173, Brian Condit-248.792.2171, Robert Johnson-734.417.2309, Peter Kotula-313.823.0907, James Mann-734.909.7096, Mark Millage-734.644.6989.

Lectio Prayer Group
2025-03-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | MI
Jan. 13 | Feb. 10 | Mar. 10 | Apr. 14 | May 12 | June 9
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.

Praying with Art: James Tissot’s Life of Christ - Part II
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
Jan. 28 | Feb. 11, 25 | Mar. 11, 25 | Apr. 8, 22
During our second semester, we will continue to look at and pray about the life of Christ as painted by the French artist James Tissot (1836-1902). After a powerful religious experience in 1885 Tissot abandoned the lifestyle and art genres that had until that moment made him respectively notorious and famous. He dedicated the rest of his life to researching and reproducing Christ’s life as it would have looked in the Holy Land of His day. We will begin with the closing events of Jesus’ public life and then look at His passion and death during Lent and His resurrection during Easter Week. You may follow the story in The Life of Jesus by Andrea Tornielli but this is not a required text.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ is a long-time member of Manresa’s ministerial team.

Compassion: The New Lenten Practice
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
Mar. 12—Creating a Compassionate Way of Life
Mar. 19—Self-Compassion
Mar. 26—Widening the Circle of Compassion
Lent is the springtime of the Church, a season that mirrors the new life emerging in the natural world. Lent rouses us to “repent and believe the good news.” Rather than giving up chocolate or coffee this year, try cultivating compassion as a spiritual practice.
Compassion is essential to human survival. It calls us to treat all others—in the family, workplace and beyond—as we wish to be treated ourselves. Planting the seeds of compassion, learning to be self-compassionate and widening the circle of compassion to include all beings may be more rigorous than you think.
This three-part, online series is inspired by well-known author Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life. Facilitated by certified Boundless Compassion facilitator Sr. Mary Dean Pfahler, we’ll explore Rupp’s insights and enter into quiet reflection, small group break-out sessions and communal prayer. Come, “grow in the kind of love that motivated Jesus to be a compassionate presence.”
Facilitators: Mary Dean Pfahler, SND finds joy in facilitating Boundless Compassion retreats and accompanying individuals and groups in spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises. Suzanne Carter is a retreat facilitator and spiritual director. She led women, adults and children through faith-building programs in her parish for more than 18 years.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-03-14 18:30 - 2025-03-16 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. Andrew Bobola, SJ Theme: Living the Life of the Kingdom of God Format: Silent Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ Groups: Mother of God; U of D High Alumni; St. Irenaeus-Rochester

You do not have to be a member of the groups listed above in order to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Athir Battah-248.320.9008, Andrew Kassab-248.210.8229, James Klauke-517.403.8767, Dave Nona-248.521.0977, Glen Steyer-248.464.3447.

Scripture Study: Romans and Galatians
2025-03-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-15 09:30 - 11:30 | MI
Jan. 21 | Feb. 4, 18 | Mar. 4, 18 | Apr. 1, 15
The experience of sin and grace is among the most fundamental concepts of all humanity and, in particular, the Christian faith. In both Romans and Galatians, the apostle Paul emphasizes that salvation comes through God’s grace and not by following the Mosaic laws. Romans and Galatians take on the topic in a way that is as relevant today as it was when they were written. While Romans explores the theological depth of this concept, Galatians focuses more on defending the idea of salvation by grace against those who would add works of the Mosaic law to receive salvation. Join us we study these important books of the Bible.
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.

Weekend Healing Retreat for Men and Women
2025-03-21 18:00 - 2025-03-23 12:00 | 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
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 Theme: Healing Format: Silent Directors: Fr. John Esper and Debbie Tourville Note: Dinner on Friday at 6:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Reflection: Lent
2025-03-23 14:00 - 19:00 | MI
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.
Facilitator: Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ has spent most of his apostolic career in secondary education, having taught English at high schools in the Chicago Province and now at U-D High School, Detroit. His background in Ignatian spirituality and history of the Jesuits, particularly in England, enhances and supports his commitment to retreat and spiritual direction at Manresa.

A Day to Call Your Own
2025-03-27 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-16 08:00 - 15:30 | MI
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 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.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-03-28 18:30 - 2025-03-30 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 Francis Page, SJ Theme: Living the Life of the Kingdom of God Format: Silent Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ Groups: Wyandotte; Grand Rapids-Metamora; St. Ignatius Loyola

You do not have to be a member of the groups listed above to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: John Indyk-313.584.8187, Robert Toboy-734.775.3107, John S. Wright-248.543.9679, Franklin Joseph-734.255.0490, Wayne Carpenter-734.556.0926.

Weekend Retreat for Men and Women
2025-04-04 18:30 - 2025-04-06 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: St. Peter Canisius, SJ Theme: To Know Christ Jesus Format: Silent Director: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ Groups: St. Frances Cabrini; St. Hugo

You do not have to be a member of the groups listed above to attend this retreat. All men and women are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Brian Thelen-248.529.3392, Kenneth Thelen-248.766.2553.

Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit - Spring 2025 Session
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
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.
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.

Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-04-11 18:30 - 2025-04-13 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.
The Palm Sunday weekend retreat will help participants to enter into Holy Week with Jesus in the Stations of the Cross. Presentations, personal reflection time and faith sharing will be highlighted. Our time together will close with Palm Sunday liturgy.
Patron: St. Gabriel Lalemant, SJ Theme: Palm Sunday Format: Silent Director: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ
For more information, contact a captain: James Guisinger-248.792.6758, Mark Karwaski-248.894.6693, Kurt Olzmann-248.650.9525; Joe Yekulis-734.475.7031; Tommy Garnett-574.339.1929.

Holy Week Retreat for Men and Women
2025-04-17 18:30 - 2025-04-19 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
Holy Week is the ideal time to move aside from one’s ordinary concerns, to come away into the quiet and to spend some time pondering the mysteries of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. The presentations offered on this retreat are illustrated with art works and can help us experience, as if we were there, what our Lord went through out of love for us and for our salvation, from His final meal with His disciples until the break of dawn on Easter morning. In addition to the presentations and ample time for personal prayer and reflection, the retreat includes the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, a healing service and a Holy Saturday morning Prayer Service of Sending Forth.
Patron: Fr. Pierre Teilard de Chardin, SJ Theme: Holy Week Format: Silent Director: Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ Note: No lunch on Saturday
For more information, contact a captain: Stephen Dunn-248.643.8130, Michael S. Green-517.719.5511, Thomas P. Howe-248.229.4370.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2025-04-25 18:30 - 2025-04-27 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: Our Lady of the Way Theme: To Know Christ Jesus Format: Silent Director: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ Groups: Men of Manresa; Gaylord; Mt. Pleasant; Detroit Police & Fire Fighters; St. Mary Magdalen
You do not have to be a member of the groups listed above in order to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, contact a captain: Joseph Panozzo-248.982.8218, Ronald Seguin-313.258.5910, Richard Shavinski-989.350.9738.

Spirit of Manresa Banquet 2025
2025-05-01 17:00 - 21:00 | The Mint At Michigan First Conference Center, 27000 Evergreen Rd, Lathrup Village, MI, 48076, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Mission and Ministry of Manresa Jesuit Retreat House.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Cocktails 5:00 PM – Program 6:00 PM
The Mint At Michigan First Conference Center | 27000 Evergreen Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (NE Corner of I-696 & Evergreen)
Keynote Address: “Hope Does Not Disappoint” by V. Rev. Karl J. Kiser, SJ | Provincial, USA Midwest Province
Banquet Tickets: $150 per person | 50/50 Raffle $50 per ticket—Buy 2, Get 1 FREE Need not be present to win.
Online registration is closed. Please call the front office at 248-644-4933 Ext. 0.

Weekend Retreat for Men and Women: Christian Meditation
2025-05-02 19:00 - 2025-05-04 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
The Christian Meditation Retreat offers the experience of meditation, the opportunity to better understand our growth in the Christ-life and instruction on how meditation helps us be transformed in Christ.
Talks will draw upon the Scriptures and the specific form of the mantra prayer taught by Fr. John Main, OSB, founder of the World Community of Christian Meditation, Fr. Lawrence Freeman, OSB and Fr. Anthony de Mello, SJ. The practice, rather than the teachings, will be emphasized.
Please wear loose clothing, bring a pillow if you plan to sit on the floor and a yoga mat if you plan to join one of the Christian yoga sessions. Be prepared to spend time privately—sitting or walking the grounds or praying at the Labyrinth or Stations of the Cross—and in group meditation.
Patron: Fr. Roberto de Nobili, SJ | Retreat Theme: Christian Meditation | Retreat Format: TBD | Directors: Fr. Leo Cachet, SJ, Mary Gresens and DiAnne Schultz | Note: No dinner on Friday; ends after lunch on Sunday
