Choosing Presence (Men’s Retreat) – January 23-25, 2026

Event Phone: 800-431-8720

CHOOSING PRESENCE – Awakening to God’s Peace and Presence
January 23-25, 2026
A Retreat for ALL Men (Sponsored by the St. Thomas Men’s Group and Illuman of Illinois

We need to stop sleep-walking through life.  Awakening to presence within and around us is critical to being human, holy, and alive.

Practicing Presence invites men to slow down, breath deeply, and awaken to the transforming power and gift of Divine Presence.  Through engaging guided practices, councils, wandering in nature, and sacred ritual, participants will learn to cultivate a rhythm of meditation and centering, described in Jim Heany’s book Choosing Presence.  —  Sign up early – Open to all Men!

Cost

Room rates are $290 (double occupancy) and $370 (single occupancy).  These rates include:  the sleeping room, five meals and the program.  A commuter rate is also available for $235 (this includes the program and 5 meals).

Check-in opens at 5 p.m. Friday and the meals start with a 6 p.m. dinner on Friday evening.  The retreat ends after noon lunch on Sunday.

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