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From Sinner to Saint: St. Ignatius’ Journey of Conversion

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Non-silent Retreat for Men Lent is a sacred time to pray, repent, and re-focus our life in faith.  We will take time to examine the direction of our lives, to discern where we are going, and whom we are following. We will observe Ignatius’ journey of conversion as a model for our own spiritual […]

Ignatian Leadership Symposium

Santa Clara University - St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Two notable Santa Clara University alumnae, who have all provided significant leadership around issues of justice, faith, and the intellectual life, will reflect on the foundations of and challenges within their vocational commitments and leadership. Co-sponsored by Alumni Relations, the President's Office, and the Center for Student Leadership (Family Weekend) 8:30am – 9am Registration Open; […]

For People with Chronic Illness and Pain

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men Does it feel like a struggle to get through each day?  Managing a chronic illness can pull us away from our center and make God feel distant from us. We’ll explore ways to experience peace of mind and God’s presence using contemplative prayer and meditation techniques — centering […]

Converting Our Hearts: Our 32nd Annual Retreat for Members of the Legal Profession

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Silent Retreat for Women and Men To change is to grow and to have changed often is to grow holy.  During Lent, we are called to have the mind and heart of God in five important ways--gratitude, hospitality, compassion, hope, and justice/mercy.  Putting on Christ in these ways deepens our understanding of how God thinks […]

Jesuit Alumni Retreat

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men The values and principles we learned and lived in our education were and are important.  Many of us connect with Jesuit alums throughout our lives.  We’ll take time to reflect on our faith, how we have changed, and how we feel and live out God’s love. Led by […]

Physicians' Retreat: Prayer and the Practice of Medicine

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men Come experience a variety of contemplative prayer practices and mindfulness techniques. We can increase our awareness of God's presence in our work and, potentially, improve our practice of medicine. Becoming more mindful of God's presence and constant love for us can lead to powerful changes in the way we […]

Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Silent Retreat for Women and Men A time to prepare our hearts and minds for Jesus' Passion and Resurrection.  We will reflect on the final week of his earthly ministry — from his entry into Jerusalem to his final day on earth. Spend Palm Sunday Weekend in silent prayer saying "yes" to God. Led […]

A Time for You: A Retreat Day for Caregivers

St. Mary’s Parish - Hofmann Center 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, United States

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm (Palm Sunday Vigil Mass at St. Mary Parish begins at 5pm, you are welcome to attend.) Location: St. Mary Parish - Hofmann Center, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Cost: $28.00/person (*If this cost prevents you from attending this retreat, please contact the Cemeteries.) Morning and afternoon […]

Kairos Continues

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

This event has been cancelled. A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men Kairos.  God's time.  It has been a life-changing experience for thousands of people. Come together to revisit the graces of your Kairos experience — and learn how to renew and apply these graces to your life today. Live the Fourth. Be a person […]

Unfinished Business: The Past and Future of Jesuit Higher Education

Santa Clara University - St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Jesuit education burst upon the world in the sixteenth century as an academic innovation. Committed to both secular and sacred learning, it frequently confronted challenges during its long history. In the early twentieth century, when U. S. Jesuit higher education adopted the best features of mainstream learning, it was often accused of abandoning its distinct […]

Guideposts and Forecasts: Shared Governance and Collaborative Leadership in Jesuit Universities

Santa Clara University - St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Stephanie Russell, Ed.D. is the vice president for Mission and Ministry at Marquette University Reporting to the president, Dr. Russell is responsible for promoting the university's mission and Catholic, Jesuit identity, expressed in the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the promotion of a life of faith and the development of leadership […]

Recovery Retreat: We Stand at the Turning Point

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

This event has been cancelled. A Non-silent Retreat for Women It isn’t easy to move into a new place; a new way of life. We will be surprised to find the freedom of knowing our own limitations — and the joy of discovering our own gifts.  We call this recovery and our path is the […]

The Bottom Line of Contemplative Leadership: Exploring the Impact of Spiritual Engagement by Organizational Leaders in Higher Education, Business, and Healthcare

Santa Clara University - St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

What role can spirituality play in executive decision-making and larger organizations? Andre Delbecq of Santa Clara University, a pioneer in the field of leadership spirituality, will explore the value and impact of incorporating spirituality into the business, healthcare, and higher education arenas, in conversation with Elizabeth McCabe and Diarmuid Rooney of Ministry Leadership Center, and […]

Discernment: Encountering Jesus

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

Four-day Guided Silent Retreat for Women and Men An important grace to ask for is a felt-knowledge of Jesus so that we love and follow him more closely.  We long for this encounter in the depth of our hearts.  We will explore ways to encounter the Jesus and deepen our relationship with him. This four-day […]

Citizens and Leaders: The Public Role of the Humanities

Santa Clara University - St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

People sometimes dismiss liberal arts education as useless. But any country needs citizens who can think critically, discuss world issues knowledgeably, and understand the point of view of someone whose background and interests differ from their own. These abilities are nourished by the humanities and the arts, so they play a vital role in education […]

Leadership Crises in Silicon Valley: A Way Forward

Santa Clara University - Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Silicon Valley life presents significant challenges to individual and organizational leadership. In this working lunch, Kirk Hanson, Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and Ann Skeet, Director of Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University will reflect on the ten most significant […]

Prayer Works!

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men Do you pray? Why do you pray? How do you pray? Does prayer change God’s mind? Does prayer make any difference in the way things turn out? We’ll come together to answer these crucial questions and how our answers affect our relationship with God. Led by Fr. Jim […]

Thriving Neighbors: University-Community Participatory Action Research as Transformative Praxis

Santa Clara University - Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, United States

In this year's Bannan Grant Research Report, Barbara Burns of the Liberal Studies Department, and Mick McCarthy and Jennifer Merritt of the Ignatian Center will discuss the collaborative research projects conducted this year as part of the Ignatian Center's Thriving Neighbors Initiative. The Thriving Neighbors Initiative seeks to actively promote strategic ties between Santa Clara […]

A Quiet Weekend for Catholic Women and Men

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

Not Christmas! Not Easter! A weekend of prayer and quiet in Ordinary Time.  Come and pray and be quiet and attentive with other men and women who desire tranquility and a chance for a few days of reflection. Some Scripture, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and refreshment. Led by Fr. Tom Weston, S.J.

Ignatius and the 12-Steps

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius was influential in the founding of AA.  We will explore the way our spirituality and our recovery intertwine in a uniquely Ignatian way. Led by Fr. Jim Harbaugh, S.J.