Upcoming Retreats
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Retreat Leader: Fr. Martin, DeMeulenaere, OSB
When we pray a commonly used prayer, like the Our Father, we sometimes say the words and don’t give a thought to the meaning. In this retreat, we will explore more deeply the meaning of the words especially in light of the fact that it is known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” Jesus gave it to us as a precious gift and we need to reflect on his words and what they mean.
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Print FriendlyRetreat Leaders: Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB & the Abbey Guest Center Staff
Take some time to reflect on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected your life and the lives of those around you. Has this experience drawn you closer to God and others? During this time together, we will look at the lives of various saints who also lived through historical accounts of pandemics. How can we model our love of neighbor and family like these men and women to leave our own historical footprint in the upcoming year?
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Retreat Leader: Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB
Step away for the weekend from the busyness and distractions of your daily life which often can make listening to God challenging. Quiet your mind and heart in order to be attentive to the ways God is speaking to you and is at work in your life. This silent retreat is structured to assist you in deepening your prayer life and fostering an encounter with Jesus Christ. The weekend retreat schedule includes three conferences, Eucharistic Adoration and the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (in person only)
Retreat Leader: Fr. Daniel Petsche, OSB
Life’s journey requires navigation, repair and maintenance, and enough fuel to reach our intended destination. Can you use a tune up? What does the wisdom of St. Benedict have to say about dealing with life’s challenges?
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Retreat Leader: Br. Thomas Sullivan, OSB
Mahatma Gandhi once famously stated: “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” This measure may be taken not only of nations but of monastic rules as well. Our study of “The Old, the Sick, and those of Little Understanding in the Rule of Benedict” provides us with a “true measure” of how any society, including contemporary societies, could and should act toward its vulnerable members.
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Retreat Leader: Fr. Etienne Huard, OSB
In Jesus Christ we have been adopted as sons and daughters of a loving Father. However, our earthly experiences often damage that recognition and so we operate out of a sense of orphanhood, blind to the Father’s unconditional love. We will explore together how the Father sees you, how you can learn to see the Father, and how to grow in adopted sonship and daughterhood.
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Retreat Leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine vow of stability as rootedness, steadfastness, faithfulness, and perseverance in our daily life as Christians. It’s not just for Monks!
To register for the in-person retreat, contact guests@conception.edu. To register for the virtual option, fill out the form below.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Retreat Leader: Br. Michael Marcotte, OSB
Preparatory retreat for weeklong advanced retreat in May. Continuation of Lectio Divina practice and introduction to the Italic style of lettering. Friday evening through Sunday noon. (in person only)
Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat
Retreat Leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on how to stop, as resting in the Lord; to look, as sharpening our faith-vision; to listen, as fine tuning our faith-hearing in our daily lives. See how to practice mindfulness and awareness of God’s presence.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.
Join our monastic and seminary community for the most sacred holy days of the year. Rich liturgies, daily retreat talks, a Seder meal, time for silence and a joyous Easter Vigil celebration will all be part of these days at the Abbey.
Prices:
Virtual retreat: $25 per computer connection or household. A link to the retreat will be emailed following registration.
Overnight: $180 single room, $165/person for a shared room with a spouse or member of the same household.