IHM: Retreats

Retreats

It is difficult to over-emphasize the value of retreats for spiritual growth. Through setting aside time for retreat, either personally arranged or chosen from available offerings, an individual or group is giving conscious attention to their need for time and focus in their quest for God and their desire to live in faithful spiritual relationship.

The IHM campus is pleased to provide a variety of retreat opportunities, all of which are coordinated through River House. To register for any of the following, contact River House - IHM Spirituality Center at 734-240-5494 or riverhouse@ihmsisters.org.

Retreats

Often times, the need for personal space is the driving concern in seeking a time of retreat. Overnight accommodations and undisturbed quiet for day-time reflection can be arranged at River House, as well as at the retreat house or hermitages at Visitation. In each case, cost is $45 per night for the first two nights, then $25 for each additional night. Scheduling is arranged according to room availability and inquirer's needs/desires. Retreatants provide and prepare their own food.

Directed Retreats

Directed retreats offer extended time to focus on the Spirit of God in our lives, assisted by meetings with a spiritual director. Typically, directed retreats have a pattern of prayer, listening, contemplation and solitude. Directed retreats might be for a weekend, a week or longer. Thirty-day retreats and 19th Annotation retreats are also available. Scheduling is arranged according to room availability, inquirer's needs/desires, and availability of the spiritual director.

Group Retreats

Group retreats on various themes are provided on the campus a number of times each year. A group retreat offers the individual the support of others on the spiritual path, and a facilitator who guides the process thru input, reflection, and sharing.

For further information on any of the above, contact River House, 734-240-5494 or riverhouse@ihmsisters.org, during normal business hours, 9 a.m - 4 p.m.

Retreat Previews
2010

Sept. 15                Day of Reflection
                            Everyday Mysticism 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                               Presenter: Margaret Brennan, IHM

Sept. 27-29          Harm Not the Earth Retreat
                             10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                              Presenter: Megan McKenna

Oct. 5 - Nov. 16     Life Direction
                               One day a week 2:00 p.m.
                               Presenter:Monica Stuhlreyer, IHM

Oct. 14                  Reflection Day on Dorothy Day
                              10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                               Presenter: Fr. Tom Lumpkin
                              Fr. will preside at 9:30 a.m. Liturgy

Nov. 17                  Afternoon of Reflection
                               2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
                               Presenter: Dr. Richard Gaillardetz

Dec. 1                    Advent Reflection Day
                               10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                               Presenter: Margaret Brennan, IHM

2011
Jan. 10 - 12              Contemplative Living Retreat
                                 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                                  Presenter: Mary Ann Carolin

Feb. 7 - 11               Centering Prayer Retreat
                                 This can be either a 3 or 6 day retreat
                                 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                                 Presenter: Mary Ann Flanagan, IHM

March 21 - 23          Retreat
                                 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
                                  Presenter: Julianna Casey, IHM

May 16 - 18              Acts of the Apostels Retreat
                                  Presenter: Margaret Brennan, IHM