Gift and Gratitude: Finding God in All Things Patron: Fr. John LaFarge, SJ 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 requires time and practice. A powerful way to find stillness […]
Sept. 5, 19 Oct. 3, 17, 31 Nov. 14 Dec. 5, 2023 Icons, more than any other form of art, are meant to be prayed with. Eastern Rite icons are quite different from the Western art we have concentrated on so far. The Western Church leaves artists free to paint religious images however they want; […]
Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and under the patronage of Blessed Sebastian Kimura, SJ. Retreat Director: Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ. Groups: McDonald-McHardy, St. Mary of the Hills, Serra of Oakland County, Shrine-Reichenbach You do not have to be a member of the parish or group in order to […]
Sept. 10, 2023 - Autumn Contemplation Oct. 22, 2023 – Preparing for Gratitude Dec. 3, 2023 – The Posada: Welcoming and Receiving Light In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. In the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, contemplation is an active way of praying that engages the mind and heart […]
Sept. 11 Oct. 9, 2023 Nov. 13, 2023 Dec. 11, 2023 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, […]
Sept. 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20 Dec. 4, 11, 2023 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 […]
Sept. 11, 25 Oct. 9, 23 Nov. 6, 2023 Becoming fully alive and deeply human Spirituality has an indispensable role in the expression of our humanity. However, spiritual practices can sometimes make us less authentically human. How can we grow in our spiritual journey so that we become fully alive and deeply human? David Benner […]
Sept. 12, 26 Oct. 10, 24 Nov. 7, 21 Dec. 5, 2023 Titus, I & II Timothy, I & II Peter, James and Jude The Pastoral Epistles – or letters in the New Testament written by the apostles to churches or individuals – are often neglected among readers of the canon of Scripture. And yet, […]
