(660) 944-3100
(660) 944-3100
(660) 944-2809
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
Retreatants will continue the daily prayer practice of Lectio Divina by lettering the words of Sacred Scripture from the daily Eucharist readings. In an atmosphere of prayerful quiet, participants will be introduced to the Italic style of lettering. Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat. Led by
Br. Michael Marcotte, OSB
Over the Palm Sunday weekend, catechumens and their sponsors, along with other interested guests, will participate in a retreat centered on the foundations of a sacramental life. This includes retreat talks and a candle light service as part of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sunday morning Lectio Divina, a Palm Sunday procession, and Eucharist with the monks of Conception Abbey. Led by Abbey Guest Center Staff, monks and seminarians.
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.
Sr. Rosann Ocken, OSB, Prioress of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Norfolk, Nebraska
Introduction to the use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading). Using the prayer practice of Lectio Divina participants will be lettering the words of Sacred Scripture from the daily Eucharist readings. In an atmosphere of prayerful quiet, you will learn the Foundational hand using a felt-tipped calligraphy marker. Led by Br. Michael Marcotte, OSB
In an atmosphere of prayerful quiet, you will learn the Italic Chancery Cursive lettering and related illuminated letters. Daily Lectio Divina sessions will provide time to reflect upon the Sacred Scripture text of each day by meditating on the words of the text. The week will focus on the Italic minuscules and capitals used in Bibles during the period of the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat and Calligraphy Preparatory Retreat. Led by Br. Michael Marcotte, OSB
Spend 24 hours with your family in an atmosphere of faith, fun and family time. Faith–filled sessions about Catholic saints, spiritual arts and craft projects, a scavenger hunt, daily prayers with the monks, and a sing-along with the monastic band. Led by the Abbey Guest Center Staff and the monks of Conception Abbey.
A weekend of work and prayer with staff and monks of Conception Abbey. Help with greatly needed projects of all kinds from outdoor gardening to binding liturgy books. Prayer is woven in and around meals and work. For more information, contact the Abbey Guest Center at (660) 944-2809 or guests@conception.edu or Fr. Daniel Petsche, OSB, Oblate Director at oblates@conception.edu.
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