Day And Evening Reflection Programs
Throughout the year Bellarmine hosts spiritual programs that are open to the public. Our spirituality programs are meant for individuals who are 18 years or older. See below for a listing of programs and how to register. If you have any questions, please contact programs@jesuitretreat.org.
Resiliency: How We Proceed in Community
A Day of Reflection for Adults
September 11, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
and
Angela Scaperlanda Bujan, MA
Many of us are finding ourselves in uncharted territory and uncertain how to proceed. With changes in our culture and our parish communities, the ability to adapt to shifting environments has become critically important. Angela and Fr Michael will help us stretch our imaginations and lengthen our muscles of adaptability. Designed for individuals and groups who are navigating the troubling waters of change, RESILIENCY is a day of prayerful learning and playful exploration.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Day of Healing
A Day of Reflection for Adults
October 8, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
Join Fr. Michael and his prayer team for a full day of healing prayer, praying for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Fr. Michael will use a variety of prayer and sacramental modalities to help us release what blocks God's grace and to experience the power of Jesus' healing touch.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Reflect, Connect, and Renew - A Day for Those Who Mourn
A Day of Reflection for Adults
October 29, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Elizabeth Neubauer
Come be in the presence of others who share the journey to understand and heal from grief and loss. We will explore the process of grief from the physical, emotional, and spiritual impacts of losing someone we love. There will be time to share with others, to reflect on our individual healing journeys, and to quietly listen to God and our deepest selves.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Grateful in Aging
A Day of Reflection for Adults
November 25, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Ann Jackson, PBVM
Inner reflection and setting intentions can shift and reframe how we actually age! Crossing the threshold from role to soul is not for the faint of heart! Scripture, science, nature all convey that. Shifting from role to soul often impacts our sense of identity, body image, approach to learning new things, disposition for change, images of the divine, etc. This retreat day will offer resources, reflection and discernment as well as a variety of spiritual practices that may assist in fully claiming and embodying your intention to choose to age consciously. Amid this time of momentous cultural transformation, shifting from role to soul is critical to personal and global wellbeing. Join this community of 'elders' to lift intention and surface passion, wisdom and service for life.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Ladies in Waiting
A Day of Reflection for Women
December 3, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Rosanne Coury
and
Rachel Forton
Mark December 3 on your calendar for a day of Advent reflection. Together we will gather as women recalling Christ's First Coming, sharing our desires for Christ's coming this season, and looking forward to that final time when Christ will come to call us all to our forever home. Join us for this opportunity to refresh and renew our hearts and spirits.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Christmas Tea With Our Lady of Guadalupe and Thee!
A Day of Reflection for Adults
December 12, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
and
Terri Davis Hayden
Fr. Michael continues a much-loved Advent tradition with a collection of stories, songs, poems, and spirited preaching. This year he is joined by his long-time friend and collaborator vocal artist Terri Davis Haden accompanied by the gifted Mollie Burleson. Together this trio is sure to delight, challenge and inspire you in your preparation for Christmas.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
What's Next? Discerning Your Decisions in the Ignatian Tradition
A Day of Reflection for Adults
February 17, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
The Spiritual Exercises help us move toward a deeper interior freedom to better navigate the twists and turns of life. Fr. Michael reprises one of his most popular programs as he helps us prayerfully appreciate St. Ignatius' methodology for decision making and how it can be applied to the big and small decisions we face.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Lenten Day of Reflection - Ash Wednesday
A Day of Reflection for Adults
March 5, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Mark Scalese, SJ
Easter is about the renewal/transformation of all things, including ourselves. Lent can be an invitation to think about the kind of “new creation” we desire to become and to take steps to work toward that. On this day of reflection, we will learn how to deepen our relationship with God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
An Empty Road to Emmaus
A Day of Reflection for Adults
March 24, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Tho Vu, SJ
The title "An Empty Road to Emmaus" evokes a sense of mystery, journey, and perhaps even a feeling of solitude or desolation.
The road to Emmaus holds significant symbolic and religious connotations, particularly in Christianity, as it's where two disciples encountered the resurrected Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The encounter on the road to Emmaus is a story of revelation and transformation, where the disciples initially walk in confusion and disappointment but are ultimately enlightened and filled with hope upon recognizing Jesus.
However, the addition of "empty" to the title suggests a departure from the traditional narrative. It implies a sense of absence or loss, perhaps indicating that the road to Emmaus is devoid of its usual divine presence or that the journey is undertaken in a state of spiritual emptiness or uncertainty.
Reflecting on this title could lead to the exploration of themes such as spiritual searching, existential questioning, or the experience of feeling lost or abandoned. It prompts contemplation on the nature of faith, revelation, and the possibility of encountering meaning or transcendence in the midst of emptiness or desolation.
In essence, "An Empty Road to Emmaus" invites retreatants to embark on a journey of introspection and discovery, where the destination may be uncertain, but the potential for profound insight and transformation remains.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Mary's Way of the Cross
An Evening of Reflection for Women
April 15, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Rev Carol Ann Munro
Join us for a prayerful and meditative evening as we experience again the story of Jesus' passion and keep vigil with his mother, Mary, the Mother of God, who remained compassionate and faithful to God even at the foot of the cross. The evening includes a simple Lenten dinner, reflection and Stations of the Cross.
Program Cost: $50.00 (includes Dinner)
Spiritual Refreshment for Moms
A Day of Reflection for Women
May 9, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Rachel Forton
and
Nancy Hulsebosch
Come away for a day of spiritual refreshment just for moms! Whether your children are 2 or 52, you are welcome to join us as we gather the graces of motherhood and ask God to renew us in our vocation. We will look to the wisdom of Mary the Mother of Jesus as well as contemplate Scriptural images of motherhood.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Mary's Way of the Cross
An Evening of Reflection for Women
April 15, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Rev Carol Ann Munro
Join us for a prayerful and meditative evening as we experience again the story of Jesus' passion and keep vigil with his mother, Mary, the Mother of God, who remained compassionate and faithful to God even at the foot of the cross. The evening includes a simple Lenten dinner, reflection and Stations of the Cross.
Program Cost: $50.00 (includes Dinner)
Resiliency: How We Proceed in Community
A Day of Reflection for Adults
September 11, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
and
Angela Scaperlanda Bujan, MA
Many of us are finding ourselves in uncharted territory and uncertain how to proceed. With changes in our culture and our parish communities, the ability to adapt to shifting environments has become critically important. Angela and Fr Michael will help us stretch our imaginations and lengthen our muscles of adaptability. Designed for individuals and groups who are navigating the troubling waters of change, RESILIENCY is a day of prayerful learning and playful exploration.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Day of Healing
A Day of Reflection for Adults
October 8, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
Join Fr. Michael and his prayer team for a full day of healing prayer, praying for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Fr. Michael will use a variety of prayer and sacramental modalities to help us release what blocks God's grace and to experience the power of Jesus' healing touch.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Reflect, Connect, and Renew - A Day for Those Who Mourn
A Day of Reflection for Adults
October 29, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Elizabeth Neubauer
Come be in the presence of others who share the journey to understand and heal from grief and loss. We will explore the process of grief from the physical, emotional, and spiritual impacts of losing someone we love. There will be time to share with others, to reflect on our individual healing journeys, and to quietly listen to God and our deepest selves.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Grateful in Aging
A Day of Reflection for Adults
November 25, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Ann Jackson, PBVM
Inner reflection and setting intentions can shift and reframe how we actually age! Crossing the threshold from role to soul is not for the faint of heart! Scripture, science, nature all convey that. Shifting from role to soul often impacts our sense of identity, body image, approach to learning new things, disposition for change, images of the divine, etc. This retreat day will offer resources, reflection and discernment as well as a variety of spiritual practices that may assist in fully claiming and embodying your intention to choose to age consciously. Amid this time of momentous cultural transformation, shifting from role to soul is critical to personal and global wellbeing. Join this community of 'elders' to lift intention and surface passion, wisdom and service for life.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Ladies in Waiting
A Day of Reflection for Women
December 3, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Rosanne Coury
and
Rachel Forton
Mark December 3 on your calendar for a day of Advent reflection. Together we will gather as women recalling Christ's First Coming, sharing our desires for Christ's coming this season, and looking forward to that final time when Christ will come to call us all to our forever home. Join us for this opportunity to refresh and renew our hearts and spirits.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Christmas Tea With Our Lady of Guadalupe and Thee!
A Day of Reflection for Adults
December 12, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
and
Terri Davis Hayden
Fr. Michael continues a much-loved Advent tradition with a collection of stories, songs, poems, and spirited preaching. This year he is joined by his long-time friend and collaborator vocal artist Terri Davis Haden accompanied by the gifted Mollie Burleson. Together this trio is sure to delight, challenge and inspire you in your preparation for Christmas.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
What's Next? Discerning Your Decisions in the Ignatian Tradition
A Day of Reflection for Adults
February 17, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
The Spiritual Exercises help us move toward a deeper interior freedom to better navigate the twists and turns of life. Fr. Michael reprises one of his most popular programs as he helps us prayerfully appreciate St. Ignatius' methodology for decision making and how it can be applied to the big and small decisions we face.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Lenten Day of Reflection - Ash Wednesday
A Day of Reflection for Adults
March 5, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Mark Scalese, SJ
Easter is about the renewal/transformation of all things, including ourselves. Lent can be an invitation to think about the kind of “new creation” we desire to become and to take steps to work toward that. On this day of reflection, we will learn how to deepen our relationship with God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
An Empty Road to Emmaus
A Day of Reflection for Adults
March 24, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Tho Vu, SJ
The title "An Empty Road to Emmaus" evokes a sense of mystery, journey, and perhaps even a feeling of solitude or desolation.
The road to Emmaus holds significant symbolic and religious connotations, particularly in Christianity, as it's where two disciples encountered the resurrected Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The encounter on the road to Emmaus is a story of revelation and transformation, where the disciples initially walk in confusion and disappointment but are ultimately enlightened and filled with hope upon recognizing Jesus.
However, the addition of "empty" to the title suggests a departure from the traditional narrative. It implies a sense of absence or loss, perhaps indicating that the road to Emmaus is devoid of its usual divine presence or that the journey is undertaken in a state of spiritual emptiness or uncertainty.
Reflecting on this title could lead to the exploration of themes such as spiritual searching, existential questioning, or the experience of feeling lost or abandoned. It prompts contemplation on the nature of faith, revelation, and the possibility of encountering meaning or transcendence in the midst of emptiness or desolation.
In essence, "An Empty Road to Emmaus" invites retreatants to embark on a journey of introspection and discovery, where the destination may be uncertain, but the potential for profound insight and transformation remains.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)
Spiritual Refreshment for Moms
A Day of Reflection for Women
May 9, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Retreat Leaders:
Rachel Forton
and
Nancy Hulsebosch
Come away for a day of spiritual refreshment just for moms! Whether your children are 2 or 52, you are welcome to join us as we gather the graces of motherhood and ask God to renew us in our vocation. We will look to the wisdom of Mary the Mother of Jesus as well as contemplate Scriptural images of motherhood.
Program Cost: $75.00 (includes Lunch)