You Shall Do Even Greater Things Than These
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
December 1 - 3, 2023
Groups Attending: Individuals, Holy Family, Racine/Wisconsin Group, St. Basil Parish (Don Goodwillie)
This retreat begins on Friday, but there is still space available. To register, call the office at 847-381-1261.
Summary
We forget in our daily lives the power we have been given in the Holy Spirit - not just to be good individuals, but to heal and transform the people, communities and the world around us. These words of Jesus, as perplexing as they are at one level, are powerfully inspiring and encouraging when you ponder them in their context. And they are powerful for your life today, as well as for our eternal destiny.
This retreat will seek to help us harness the grace of Christ's resurrection and energy of the Spirit waiting to work through us and empower us to do greater things - or what St. Ignatius called the MAGIS.
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 Muccino, SJ
After years as a practicing physician, medical educator, and administrator, Fr. Muccino, now serves as Associate Director of Pre-Health Professions Advising at the College of the Holy Cross. He is also teaches Critical Thinking and Diagnostic Reasoning to preMed students at Holy Crosss. In addition, Fr. Muccino is Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMASS Chan Medical School where he facilitates team-based small group learning throughout all four years of the Medical School curriculum.
Throughout his Jesuit life he has allotted time to pursue his passion for giving preached conference retreats, workshops, and days of recollection to all seeking to grow in their relationship with God.