Upcoming Retreats

Retreat leader: Br Mark Nelson, OSB

In the prologue to the Rule, St. Benedict invites his readers to “seek after peace”. Amidst the busyness of life, this silent retreat explores the peace that arises from remembering the Sabbath and keeping it holy. Meditations on the Sabbath in Sacred Scripture will prepare our hearts for a prayerful encounter with the One who invites us to rest in his loving presence.

 

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Pricing: $200 a person.

Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.

 

Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809

Another addition to our 150^th Anniversary celebration throughout 2023 is a series of Reflection Days with Fr. Xavier Nacke, OSB. These Reflection Days are tied to Benedictine tradition, specifically themed on reverence.

Blessed of God. Blessed by God, our dignity calls us to base our life on the practice of reverence in the various areas of our lives. “The earth has yielded its fruit for God, our God, has blessed us. May God still give us his blessing that all the ends of the earth may revere him.” Ps.67: 7-8.

Our practice of reverence becomes a structure for living. We want to elicit this reverence in our lives by offering opportunities to join with others in discussing selected reading material on this subject.

• October 26 | Reverencing my work, both outside and inside of home.

 

Schedule

9:00 a.m.               Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks

9:30 a.m.               Presentation followed by group discussion

Quiet time for personal reflection – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
Sacrament of Reconciliation

11:45 a.m.            Eucharist with the monastic community, followed by lunch

2:00 p.m.               Wrap-up session

3:00 p.m.               Depart for home

 

Learn More about this event here.

 

Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809

Each year the Oblates of Conception Abbey come for days of retreat, spiritual renewal, and community.

Retreat Leader: Br. Michael Marcotte, OSB

Continuation of daily Lectio Divina practice. Beginners are introduced to the use of ink pens. Friday evening through Sunday noon. 

Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat.

Pricing:
$265 a person

Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB

Reflections on understanding the Benedictine vow and value of obedience understood in its root meaning—listening. Ways to form and incline the ears of our hearts.

 

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Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.

 

Pricing: $200 a person.

Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.

 

Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809

Another addition to our 150^th Anniversary celebration throughout 2023 is a series of Reflection Days with Fr. Xavier Nacke, OSB. These Reflection Days are tied to Benedictine tradition, specifically themed on reverence.

Blessed of God. Blessed by God, our dignity calls us to base our life on the practice of reverence in the various areas of our lives. “The earth has yielded its fruit for God, our God, has blessed us. May God still give us his blessing that all the ends of the earth may revere him.” Ps.67: 7-8.

Our practice of reverence becomes a structure for living. We want to elicit this reverence in our lives by offering opportunities to join with others in discussing selected reading material on this subject.

• November 16 | Reverencing the impact of news in my life.

 

Schedule

9:00 a.m.               Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks

9:30 a.m.               Presentation followed by group discussion

Quiet time for personal reflection – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
Sacrament of Reconciliation

11:45 a.m.            Eucharist with the monastic community, followed by lunch

2:00 p.m.               Wrap-up session

3:00 p.m.               Depart for home

 

Learn More about this event here.

 

Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809

Details coming soon! 

Each year the Oblates of Conception Abbey come for days of retreat, spiritual renewal, and community.