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February 16, 2024, 6:00 PM - February 18, 2024, 1:00 PMMoving Towards God with St. Ignatius of Loyola
Father Michael Maher, S.J.Moving toward God in our daily lives frequently presents several challenges. St. Ignatius noted that we all have desires to deepen our spiritual life but at times the means to this goal seem evasive or confusing. During this retreat, we will examine those ways St. Ignatius suggested as a means for helping men and women move towards the Lord, means that can be easily used as a daily practice.
The Cost for individuals is $240 and $395 for couples (includes lodging and 5 meals). The cost for commuters is $200. Please register in advance by calling 509-448-1224.
Bio: Father Michael Maher, SJ
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Michael Maher entered the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1975. Fr. Maher followed a typical course of Jesuit formation that included humanities, philosophy, and theology interspersed with various teaching assignments which included teaching 7th and 8th-grade science to Native Americans in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, English at Sogong University in Korea, religion to boys in Omaha, Nebraska as well as teaching positions at Marquette University and Saint Louis University.
A few years after ordination, he began doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota majoring in early modern European history with additional studies in Chinese History. Fr. Maher has co-edited a book on confraternities and written several articles and book chapters dealing with the implementation and influence of Jesuit practices on various groups. In recognition of his scholarship, Fr. Kolvenbach, then superior general of the Jesuits, appointed Fr. Maher to the Jesuit Historical Institute. Fr. Maher holds this membership and held former positions as associate professor of History at Gonzaga University as well as chair of the department of History and the Director of Catholic Studies.
Father now teaches and resides at Marquette University.
