Anchored in Glory - A Retreat on Christian Hope
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
January 29 - 31, 2027
Groups Attending: Individuals
Summary
Christian hope is not wishful thinking, but rather confidence rooted in God’s promise. Through Scripture, the Spiritual Exercises, and prayerful silence, this retreat invites you to rediscover and strengthen the hope we have through Jesus. The hope that strengthens us through suffering, failure, and uncertainty. Drawing on St. Paul’s vision of hope in Romans and the Church’s understanding of hope as a theological virtue, we will explore how God trains the heart to desire what truly lasts. Come encounter the God who calls you forward and anchors your life in eternal glory.
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
Michael Pederson, SJ
Michael Pederson, SJ is currently teaching environmental science & sustainability at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. In addition to his teaching, Michael is an academic advisor, spiritual director, and leads a CLC. He is a former landscape laborer, high-school biology and psychology teacher, soccer coach, and 5th grade teacher.