Monastic Experience Retreat

Discern a monastic vocation at Conception Abbey during a Monastic Experience Retreat

If you have spent time in prayer asking God what He desires for your life, it might be time to take that step to visit our community.

The Gospels tell us Jesus was driven by the Holy Spirit into the desert in preparation for his mission. Come experience our way of life by living it for the weekend.

“Why should I come to rural Northwest Missouri and spend a few days at a monastery to discern a vocation?”

Here’s why:

• A deep hunger for meaning and purpose at a pivotal point in your life.
• A retreat from the hectic and distracting world to a place of peace and stability.
• A need for discipline and moderation to calm a restless spirit.
• A time to examine your life and to ask Christ where He will lead you in the future.

What the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey have is a treasure that rust will not corrupt nor moth devour. These men lead a balanced life under an abbot and according to the Rule of St. Benedict, a practical application of the Gospel. They are called to seek out God in a radical way and in turn to be the light of Christ to the world.

Attending a Monastic Experience does not mean you are going to become a monk, but you should be serious and open to what the Spirit has to tell you. If nothing else, we hope you can integrate some of our values and customs into your personal life.

How do I register?
Print out this form (this is a .pdf file) and mail to:

Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB
Vocation Director
Conception Abbey
PO Box 501
Conception, MO 64433-0501
Vocation Office: 660-944-2857
Email: monks@conception.edu

NOTE: Women interested in a Monastic Experience should contact the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (Clyde, Mo.) at 660-944-2221 or by e-mail, vocation@benedictinesisters.org.

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