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.
Ablaze Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Every Week
St. Joseph Church
226 N. Hill St, South Bend
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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.
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Registration not needed, simply come!
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Leader
Jesse Iamarino, MA
Sean Allen, MDiv​
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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
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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.
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Registration not needed, simply come!
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Leaders
Juan Maldonado, MTS
Sean Allen, MDiv
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Questions
Sean Allen
858-354-9006
The Ignatian Adventure
Mondays, 6:15-7:30pm
October 7 – June 9
Juan's House, South Bend
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St. Ignatius of Loyola is known for his famous Spiritual Exercises, which help people enliven their faith, discover their purpose, and make better decisions in their life. These Ignatian Exercises are designed to be done over the course of a 30-day retreat. However, the version led by The Ignatian Adventure book allows busy people to experience them in daily life, with each retreat day lived over a week-long period instead.
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Each time the group meets, we'll discuss the theme of that week, graces from the previous week, and any extra material in the book readings. Participants MUST commit to at least half an hour of silent, contemplative prayer with the Lord each day.
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Monday, Oct 7: Orientation (p. 1-12)
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Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
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Monday, Oct 14: Introduction (p. 13-30)
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Mondays, Oct 21 - May 25:
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Ignatian Spiritual Exercises
Monday, June 2: Reflection
Monday, June 9: Celebration​
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Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church​​​
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Given the length of this commitment, it's not expected that you'll be able to attend every session, but all participants should strive to attend as many as possible to build community and journey together.
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The book will be provided for free to the first 10 registrants. ​Contact Juan to sign up!
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Leader
Juan Maldonado, MTS
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Questions
Juan Maldonado
Magdala Women's Group
​​Thursdays, 5-7pm
March 6 – June 26
South Bend
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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.
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Our Magdala group will journey through a 17-week series designed for women to experience community, hope, and healing. Magdala’s curriculum is theologically sound and psychologically informed, covering a breadth of topics related to addiction, recovery, and healing. Within our confidential group, you’ll discuss triggers, accountability, forgiveness, navigating relationships, reordering desire, and more. You’ll receive tools to pray, reflect, and heal in the midst of recovery!
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Cost: $25
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Due to the sensitive nature of our group, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Confidentiality is the trust that all identities, personal sharing, communication, and information will be kept private at all times. Magdala is a private group within the Ablaze Mission community, therefore any personal information will not be shared outside of our group's private meetings.
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We know this might be a little scary, but we value YOU and your full hope, healing, and freedom. You are not alone and we're excited to journey with you!​
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Please contact us if you have any questions, would like additional information, or are interested in being part of our next group.​​
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St. Joseph Men's Group
Periodic
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Come join fellow young adult men for a variety of activities including spiritual reading, theological discussion, community time, and an opportunity to talk about and walk through life together following in the footsteps of St. Joseph.​​
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Leaders
Jesse Iamarino, MA
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Questions
Jesse Iamarino
517-599-2924
Other Ablaze Groups
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If none of these Ablaze Groups work for you or your schedule, let us know what would:
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Sean Allen
858-354-9006