Week of Events
4-Day Retreat for Women
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.
Learning from the Mystics: Teresa of Avila
Learning from the Mystics: Teresa of Avila
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 […]
Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit ─ Fall 2024
Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit ─ Fall 2024
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 […]
Scripture Study: Wisdom Literature
Scripture Study: Wisdom Literature
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. […]
A Day to Call Your Own
A Day to Call Your Own
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, […]
Sunday Afternoon Reflection: Surprised by Joy
Sunday Afternoon Reflection: Surprised by Joy
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 […]