A saint is a person who feels drawn to God with ever greater intensity. We are all saints in the making, and our witness of faith, rooted in our baptism, must inspire others. The true Gospel is a volatile gift, making our mediocrity explode into bits of rubble! LEARN MORE

Looking for direction in life, future direction advice, decisions to mull over, etc.? This retreat will offer assistance, direction, time to share, and learn the ways and means of making holy choices in your life. LEARN MORE

Every moment is like a precious treasure for us& You know it, my God, for loving you I only have the now. (St. Therese of Lisieux). Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. LEARN MORE

Inspired by the Pope’s integration of science, Scripture, and history to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, this retreat will help you get a clear sense of what it means for you to take the next step as a citizen of Nebraska, to think globally… LEARN MORE

Visualize yourself with other vibrant women, tending their souls, responding to a call to pursue reflective writing as an entrance into the deeper self. ... Trust yourself, embrace your spirit, experience the treasure of expression waiting to emerge. And if you wish, consider possibilities — essays, poems, stories for you alone, or to ... Read More

Come during mid Lent, step out in expectant faith and await the marvels of God as you retreat! ... These five days of quiet will offer blessings in abundance as you spend meaningful time with your ever present God. Retreatants meet daily with a spiritual director, gather for pray ... Read More

We invite you to join the Benedictine monks of Schuyler in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ ... Times of silence, meditation, and talks will help us focus on the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection and how it informs and forms our lives.   ... Read More

Jesus is the face of the Father’s Mercy; Mary was his mother. ... Looking at the Biblical revelation about Mary, as well as church approved Marian apparitions, you will fall more in love with our Spiritual Mother and be well prepared for Mary’s M ... Read More

For those of us on the Path to “Emmaus” asking “now what, why, how, where?”... ... The Beatitudes invite us to open our hearts and minds to God-with-us in our daily life, teach us the broader meaning of “Give us this day our daily bread,” and coach us to &l ... Read More

This retreat will assist married couples in securing a realistic vision of how intimacy occurs through communication both with one’s spouse and with God in prayer. ... There will be conferences on the theme, spiritual direction, silence and prayer, and time for couple conversation. We encourage especially younger couples to attend. Closi ... Read More

St. Benedict’s Travel Guide. A retreat for Religious Sisters in active ministry. ... As we travel to our heavenly home we need a spiritual GPS to keep us on the right road. What are some practical guides we can glean from the Sacred Scriptures and the Rule of Benedict? S ... Read More

Saint Peter and Saint Paul are the key figures of the early church. ... However, their origin, life story, and character could not have been more different. How was it that they were able to let both unity and diversity grow in the Church? As in this day and ... Read More

We will be praying with and reflecting upon the various ways we resist Jesus’ relating with us. ... Two presentations will guide our prayer. These will not be lectures, but guide-helps for those interested in allowing themselves to be met and how being met can be cause for protective a ... Read More

Spiritual formation is part of life, for monastics, married couples, parents, children, and members of faith communities. ... But formation is difficult, and demands that we be accountable to others. Kathleen Norris will bring stories of her own formation, as well as those of monastics, and invite participants ... Read More

For mothers and daughters, ages 11-14. ... This retreat provides opportunities for deepening the communication that is so essential for growth into mature womanhood.  Sessions will help connect faith, relationships and healt... Read More

Each participant will meet individually with one of the directors every day. ... During this retreat the group will gather daily for a conference. Opportunity to join the monks for Mass and prayer. Enjoy the Center with its beautiful grounds and artwork. Massages wil ... Read More

For fathers and their sons, ages 11–15. ... This retreat provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between fathers and their adolescent sons along with Mass and a traditional blessing of the sons. ... Read More

During this retreat, based on St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Bob will use specially composed instrumental music and texts to help retreatants enter com-passionately into moments in Jesus’ Passion. ... This is a journey through death to new life. Please bring your iPod, iPad, MP3 player, or computer. (CD players may also be used but only for a few.)... Read More

Pope Francis has written, “In a special way the Psalms bring to the fore the grandeur of God’s merciful action.” ... In this retreat we will listen attentively to the Psalms of Mercy so we can experience through them the concrete reality of God revealing his love for us. Touching the richness of this b ... Read More

Those planning for retirement and retirees are invited to a retreat to explore what constitutes a full and grace-filled life in the Third Chapter. ... As in any journey, we must decide what direction we will take, what we will bring with us and what to leave behind. Nancy Hemesath will guide this process by touching on themes of grief, ... Read More

Transformation happens when couples accept and live out the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. ... During this engaging weekend, each couple will be empowered with tools and practices that will bless their marriage with new and abundant fruit. Includes talks, personal and couple refl ... Read More

Fear, doubt, anger, and pain are things we all encounter.  ... We can’t see the bigger picture, as God does. There is a veil of mystery surrounding our hearts as we pursue the great plans that He has for us. Come to this retreat for women ... Read More

“Prayer is sitting in silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, and praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise” (Richard Rohr). ... In contemplative prayer, we divest our minds of all thoughts and images in order to receive the pure and simple light of God directly into the summit of our souls. This retreat involves ... Read More

Learn from those who have gone before us “what makes a saint irresistible.” ... In this retreat we will walk in the footsteps of the saints! Holiness is Contagious and no one can resist becoming what God has desired for you from the moment of your conception. May Go ... Read More

The Saint John’s Bible is the first handwritten bible, commissioned by a Benedictine monastery, in more than five hundred years. ... It is written on approximately 1,150 pages and includes one hundred sixty major illuminations. A copy of the large, seven-volume leather bound Heritage Edition, which is a fine art repro ... Read More

Learn from the lives and teachings of the great mystics St. Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich!... The sessions consist of initial lecture, individual silent reading of selected texts from the saints, small-group discussion and big group sharing. The Holy Eucharist will be celebr ... Read More