Becoming Detectives of Grace
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
February 8 - 10, 2019
Groups Attending: Individuals, Catholic Community of Northbrook, St. Isaac Jogues (Hinsdale), Northern Ohio Jesuit High School Alumni (St. John Jesuit High School and Academy-Toledo, St. Ignatius High School-Cleveland, and Walsh Jesuit High School-Cuyahoga Falls), MM/PP/R/TH, KC-Barrington/Lake Zurich, Mary Seat of Wisdom
This retreat is currently at capacity or registration is closed. Please call the office at 847.381.1261 with questions.
Summary
What are the tools for finding the deepest meaning in the simplest of things? In this weekend retreat, we will use the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius to help us stay attuned to the presence of God all around us.
Description
This retreat includes several presentations, daily mass, 6 meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches. Each retreatant has their own bedroom.
You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ
Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J. a native of Long Island, New York, joined the Northeast Province Jesuits in the summer of 2008. A graduate of Fairfield University and Providence College, after entering the Society of Jesus Keith did his philosophy studies at Loyola University Chicago and his theology studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. His ministry has been mainly in campus ministry at the college and high school level, in retreat work, and in faith formation, where he served as the DRE at a diverse parish in Oakland, CA. Keith was ordained a priest in June 2018 and serves as Assistant Chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.