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Another addition to our 150th 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.
- June 15 | Reverencing my time in ritual, worship, and daily family 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
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine value of humility as a way to understand humility as self-transcendence. Humility opens the door to the hearts of others and to the heart of God—moving us beyond self-centeredness.
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 150th 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.
- July 20 | Reverencing my immediate relationships in family, neighbor, and parish.
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
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine values of rootedness, faithfulness, steadfastness, and perseverance in our spiritual life and relationships. Monks model stability in ways every person can carry out in their daily lives.
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 150th 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.
- August 17 | Reverencing hospitality in volunteer time and charity outreach.
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
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine ways we can together stop, look, and listen to deepen our spiritual journey together. Stop as in resting in the Lord. Look as in walking by faith. Listen as in obedience.
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
Retreat leaders: Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB, and Dr. Ed Hett, MD
St. Benedict tells his monks to keep death daily before their eyes. Using Sacred Scripture, Pastoral Care of the Sick, and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care as primary sources, Dr. Ed Hett, MD and Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB will reflect on issues we might need to talk about when considering and preparing for our own death or the death of a loved one.
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 150th 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.
- September 21 | Reverencing my use of leisure in education and deepening the joy of living.
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
Another addition to our 150th 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