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How can we experience the intimacy, joy and peace of being reconciled with God? Spend the weekend embracing the words of Jesus. Come to know that Jesus can reestablish what we might have lost in our relationship with Jesus the Christ and with others. Retreatants will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Led by Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB
Spend the day reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christmas. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and breakfast treats, followed by a reflective talk, private prayer time, Eucharist, lunch and a final reflection session. Led by Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB, and Abbey Guest Center Staff.
Explore through the eyes of St. Benedict, Pope Francis and others, the many ways Jesus said he would be with us in the midst of our world. From the insights of holy women and men down through the centuries, we can gain the help to see and apply the wisdom of the Gospel to our personal and global world. The goal of the retreat will be to find practical ways of naming and celebrating the goodness of God’s love in our human experience, thus making a difference for us and those around us. Led by
Fr. Daniel Petsche, OSB
From creation to Abraham, we will explore the beginning of the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures). These books will help you navigate the complexity of its tradition, and the impact on believing in the one God. You will learn to read these books with confidence and gain new insights for personal growth. Led by Fr. Etienne Huard, OSB
Explore the healing power of the mercy of God as recounted in the Gospel. You will be instructed in the practices of meditation and Lectio Divina and encouraged to spend time in prayer reflecting on where Jesus extends his mercy. This retreat will challenge you to place yourself in an environment of silence so as to listen to God’s voice. There will be the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration and celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Led by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB
Reflections and analysis of the treasure of our Catholic ritual tradition as based in Community, as formal rites that teach us and form us, and ultimately transform us, in our Catholic faith. Led by Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
We are born into this world completely innocent, but as we grow up we find that we are not perfect. We make mistakes; we discover we are imperfect creatures. If we can claim our imperfections, we can see that they can lead us into a deeper relationship with God, the source of all healing and hope. Led by Fr. Martin DeMeulanaere, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine value of humility as a way to understand what humility and meekness really are. Humility opens the doors to the hearts of others and to the heart of God. Led by Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
How can we experience the intimacy, joy, and peace of being reconciled with God? The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and breakfast, followed by a reflective talk, private prayer time, Eucharist, lunch, a final reflection session, and an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Led by
Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB
The Exultet is one of the most evocative and poetic hymns of praise in the liturgy, giving thanks and praise for God’s saving activity through both night and light. We will read this Easter Proclamation together prayerfully. Led by Br. Thomas Sullivan, OSB
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