Ablaze Groups
Looking for a peer community where you fit in that is striving to grow spiritually? Check out one of these small groups to meet fellow disciples of Jesus while deepening your understanding of God and relationship with the Lord. All groups are guided by theologically trained leaders.
Marian Consecration
Mondays, 7-8:30pm
Weekly, May 6 – June 3
Juan's House, South Bend
St. Louis de Montfort wrote, "They will see clearly that [Mary] is the safest, easiest, shortest and most perfect way of approaching Jesus and will surrender themselves to her, body and soul, without reserve in order to belong entirely to Jesus."
This group will journey and prepare for Marian Consecration to be able to approach Jesus more fully in the way that Saint Louis de Montfort prescribed in his book True Devotion to Mary. This way is 33 days of consistent daily prayer, reading, and self-reflection to approach Jesus through Mary by the day of consecration.
Sunday, April 28, TBD time:
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Information Session
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Feast of St. Louis de Montfort
Monday, May 6:
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Begin 33 Days Preparation
Saturday, June 8:
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Consecration Day!
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8:00am – Mass, Adoration, Consecration
at St. Therese Little Flower
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Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Contact Juan for his house address!
Leader
Juan Maldonado, MTS
Questions
Juan Maldonado
Magdala Women's Group
Pornography, masturbation, and other sexual addictions aren't just a "guy problem." Magdala Ministries exists as a space where women can find hope, healing, and freedom alongside each other from sexual addiction.
We are assessing the interest level for starting a Magdala group. If this is something you would consider joining, please let us know. Your response will be kept confidential.
Ablaze Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Every Week
St. Joseph Church
226 N. Hill St, South Bend
Are you looking for a community of fellow young adults that gathers regularly? Do you want the Bible and Mass to become more relevant to your daily life? Then join us to study and discuss the Sunday scripture readings together. No weekly commitment required. Bring a Bible if you have one.
Registration not needed, simply come!
Leader
Sean Allen, MDiv
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
Ablaze Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
Every Week
St. Therese Little Flower Church
54191 Ironwood Rd, South Bend
Are you looking for a community of fellow young adults that gathers regularly? Do you want the Bible and Mass to become more relevant to your daily life? Then join us to study and discuss the Sunday scripture readings together. No weekly commitment required. Bring a Bible if you have one.
Registration not needed, simply come!
Leaders
Juan Maldonado, MTS
Sean Allen, MDiv
Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
New Testament Epistles Group
Saturdays, 10-11:30am
Weekly, January 20 – May 18
Juan's House, South Bend
This group will journey through the New Testament Epistles over the course of the Spring and Fall. We will read approximately 4 chapters each week and then discuss questions and insights while discovering God's word. Context will be provided for each letter.
This Spring, we'll discuss 15 of the 21 letters:
1 & 2 Thessalonians,
Philemon, Colossians,
James, Hebrews,
1 Peter, Philippians,
1, 2, & 3 John,
1 & 2 Timothy,
Titus, and Galatians.
Contact Juan for his house address in order to join in!
Leader
Juan Maldonado, MTS
Questions
Juan Maldonado
Mental Health & Faith-Sharing Support Group
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
Monthly
"I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone." -Thomas Merton
Are you looking for spiritual support in your struggles with mental health? Do you want to talk about the intersection of your mental health and your relationship with God? Then join us for prayer, sharing, fellowship, and reflection offered in a space of welcome and confidentiality.
No weekly commitment required. Share as you are comfortable and encounter the healing presence of the Holy Spirit.
Leaders
Cassie Brouillard, MDiv
Michael Carroll, CMHC
Questions
Cassie Brouillard
603-531-1359
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Sean Allen
858-354-9006