FEBRUARY
Monthly Taizé Retreat
Fri., Feb. 19, 6:30p thru Sat., Feb. 20, 10a
Jackie Witter
$70
This retreat flows from the celebration of Taizé prayer. In addition, participants explore one of the Benedictine values. This month’s focus: perseverance. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Feb. 19, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Meditation and Painting
Saturdays, Feb. 20 thru Mar. 6, 9a-12p
Peggy Thompson
$85 includes materials
Beginning and advanced students learn how to release their inner artist under the guidance of this spiritual director and master painter. Register online.
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Shape of the Divine: Working with Clay as Spiritual Practice
Mondays, 6:30-8:30p, Feb. 22 thru Mar. 29
S. Virginia Matter OSB
$150 includes materials
Under the direction of experienced potter S. Virginia Matter OSB, learn how making hand-built vessels can aid the process of meditation. Register online.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Feb. 22, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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Journey with Scripture through Lent
Tues., 9:30-11a Feb. 23 thru Mar. 30
S. Virginia Matter OSB
$50
Walk the way to Jerusalem using lectio divina and sacred texts that tell of the Paschal Mystery. Register online.
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Hermitage Experience
Fri., Feb. 26, 7p thru Sun., Feb. 28, 1p
Staff
$150
After a common orientation, participants spend the weekend in silence as they read, pray, mediate and rest in the hospitality of the monastery. Breakfast is delivered to private rooms; lunch and supper are taken in the monastery in a reserved space. Register online.
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MARCH
Taming Worrisome Thinking
Thurs., Mar. 4, 7-8:30p
S. Mary White OSB
$25
It is possible to lessen the amount of worry we experience. We can achieve this by deepening our trust in God, but we may also need to change the way we think. This session addresses how prayer and a change in thinking can reduce our suffering. Register online.
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Bio Spiritual Focusing Basics
Fri., Mar. 5, 8:15a-5:30p
S. Virginia Matter OSB and S. Joanne Dehmer SSND
$125 includes lunch and certificate
Learn the essentials of this well grounded practice for cultivating a depth of listening to one’s own “body knowing” rather than to the messages and problem-solving techniques that come from the head. Offered in cooperation with Loyola Spirituality Center. Register online.
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Monthly Taizé Retreat
Fri., Mar. 19, 6:30p thru Sat., Mar. 20, 10a
Sam Rahberg
$70
This retreat flows from the celebration of Taizé prayer. In addition, participants explore one of the Benedictine values. This month’s focus: prayer for the world. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Mar. 19, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Mar. 22, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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Bio Spiritual Focusing Enrichment
Wed., Mar. 24, 7-9p
S. Virginia Matter OSB and S. Joanne Dehmer SSND
$25
An evening of enrichment and shared practice for those who have experience with Bio Spiritual Focusing. Offered in cooperation with Loyola Spirituality Center. Register online.
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APRIL
Triduum Retreat
Thurs., Apr. 1, 6p thru Sat., Apr. 3, 9p
S. Mary White OSB
$160 includes lodging and meals
Join our Benedictine Community in celebrating these holiest days of the Christian year and deepening your appreciation of the narratives, symbols, and lived experience of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The schedule includes worship, lectures, rest, and free time. You will be home again for Easter Sunday. Register online.
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Praying the Psalms
Tues., Apr. 15, 7-9p
S. Carol Rennie OSB
Location: Guardian Angels Church
$25
The Psalter has been a powerful source of spiritual inspiration for generations. Come and discover how the psalms can be a constantly fresh source of personal prayer. Register online.
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Monthly Taizé Retreat
Fri., Apr. 16, 6:30p thru Sat., Apr. 17, 10a
Victor Klimoski
$70
This retreat flows from the celebration of Taizé prayer. In addition, participants explore one of the Benedictine values. This month’s focus: how beauty illuminates daily life. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Apr. 16, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
Fri., Apr. 16, 7p thru Sun., Apr. 18, 1p (also Jul. 30 – Aug. 4)
S. Virginia Matter OSB
$180 includes lodging and meals
Experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures as you enter into deeper relationship with God and self. Blends a rhythm of Centering Prayer Lectio Divina, and prayer with the monastic community. Register online.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Apr. 26, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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POSTONED: Lectio Matters (a book discussion)
Tues., Apr. 27, 7-9p
Sam Rahberg
$15 (bring your own book)
The newest book by S. Meg Funk OSB on life changing aspects of sustained lectio divina will be released a bit later than expected. Continue with the registration process if you would like to be part of a future discussion. Register online.
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MAY
Monthly Taizé Retreat
Fri., May 21, 6:30p thru Sat., May 22, 10a
Vic Klimoski
$70
This retreat flows from the celebration of Taizé prayer. In addition, participants explore one of the Benedictine values. This month’s focus: Benedict’s notion of service at the heart of leadership. Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., May 21, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., May 24, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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JUNE
Monthly Taizé Retreat
Fri., Jun. 18, 6:30p thru Sat., Jun. 19, 10a
Sam Rahberg
$70
This retreat flows from the celebration of Taizé prayer. In addition, participants explore one of the Benedictine values. This month’s focus: “the music of silence.” Register online.
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Taizé Prayer
Fri., Jun. 18, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Retreat: Lectio Pilgrimage to Saint John’s
Fri., Jun. 18, 7p thru Sun., Jun. 20, 2p
S. Carol Rennie OSB
$250 ($50 non-refundable deposit)
The retreat begins at the monastery with an introduction to key texts that have been brilliantly illuminated in the Saint John’s Bible. The next day retreatants will travel by bus to Saint John’s Abbey where they will continue their meditation on the texts with the original illuminations. After spending the night at the Abbey Guesthouse, they return to the monastery following Eucharist and brunch. Limited to ten participants. Registration deadline May 14. Register online.
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Directed Retreat
Fri., Jun. 25, 7p thru Wed., Jun. 30, 1p
S. Carol Rennie OSB and S. Virginia Matter OSB
$360 includes lodging and meals
In this classic approach to retreat, participants meet individually each day with a spiritual director for conversations to explore the questions, concerns, and hopes that arise. Daily prayer and Eucharist with the monastic community ground this time of quiet with God. (A directed retreat is also an option at any time of your choosing). Register online.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Jun. 28, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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JULY
Taizé Prayer
Fri., Jul. 16, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Jul. 26, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
Fri., Jul. 30, 7p thru Wed., Aug. 4, 1p
S. Virginia Matter OSB
$375 includes lodging and meals ($180 thru Aug. 1, 1p)
Experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures with other guests and with the monastic community. Register online.
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AUGUST
Taizé Prayer
Fri., Aug. 20, 7p (third Friday of every month)
Taizé prayer uses simple chants based on the Scriptures and periods of silence to create an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Walk-ins welcome. No cost.
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Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group
Mon., Aug. 23, 7-9p
David Sagula
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Freewill offering.
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