Discern & Decide Virtual Retreat
A Weekly Ignatian Prayer Group for Adults
January 6 - February 10, 2026
Program Cost: $200.00
Summary
6 Tuesdays for 90 minutes from January 6 - February 10 at either 7- 8:30 am or pm.
How do we decide? Making good decisions is never easy. But St. Ignatius Loyola has a lot to teach us about how to listen for God’s guidance in making the big and small decisions in life.
Description
Discern & Decide is a 12-part video series. This virtual retreat will feature two episodes of the series each week for 6 weeks along with small group discussion. Fr. Michael has spent the past 4 years bringing this series to life and is pleased to be present in person to faciliate your learning.
Two times are offered for your convenience. When you register please choose the morning session (7-8:30am) or the evening session (7-8:30pm).
A companion Study Guide Book is available at the time of registration for an additional $20 (includes shipping & handling).
Video Promotion
Retreat Leader
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ is a retreat leader, poet, story teller and spiritual director at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a Doctor of Ministry from St Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. He is the founder of Charis, a national Jesuit retreat ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s. For 10 years he trained spiritual directors at Loyola University-Chicago.
A prolific writer and speaker, Fr. Michael has published books, poems, CDs, and DVDs on prayer, discernment, and the sacraments with America Media, Franciscan Media, Paulist Press, Liturgical Training Publications and Audible. His latest co-authored book, published by Loyola Press, is What’s Your Decision? An Ignatian Approach to Decision Making.
Fr Michael is also the President of Heart to Heart Catholic Media Ministry. His weekly video homilies can be seen online at www.HtoH.US. He has just completed writing and directing a 12-part video series entitled: Discern & Decide: Navigating Life’s Choice, An Ignatian Video Guide.