Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation begins with the words, “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” This retreat will be about what helps us to know Jesus more intimately, to love him more deeply, and to follow him more closely.... LEARN MORE
Piano technician and collector Steve Misener from Stockholm, SD will be sharing a portion of his unique personal collection of musical instruments. This exhibition will focus on keyboard instruments, which either have a connection to a Classical or Romantic Era composer or are from those musical time periods LEARN MORE
St. Ignatius Loyola invites us to use our imagination while praying with Scripture, to picture a particular biblical scene as if we were standing right there: What do I see, hear, smell, etc.? During this retreat, based on St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Bob will use specially composed instrumental music and texts...LEARN MORE
Abide’ is a very rich and sacred word. It is an invitation to dwell in Christ, to be immersed in the Divine, to be absorbed in God. Spend time this weekend searching out ways to restore some of the blessings you’ve missed because of the busyness of your lives. LEARN MORE
Piano technician and collector Steve Misener from Stockholm, SD will be sharing a portion of his unique personal collection of musical instruments. This exhibition will focus on keyboard instruments, which either have a connection to a Classical or Romantic Era composer or are from those musical time periods. LEARN MORE
St. Frances de Sales tells us that the key to a joyful, energetic way of life for God and others is to never tire of starting over again. This retreat will be a walk with Mary, the Saints, and saints in the making, highlighting the virtue of perseverance. LEARN MORE
Piano technician and collector Steve Misener: from Stockholm, SD will be sharing a portion of his unique personal collection of musical instruments. This exhibition will focus on keyboard instruments, which either have a connection to a Classical or Romantic Era composer or are from those musical time periods. LEARN MORE
Beatitude people collect and share gratitude, hope, and Mercy on a daily basis. This then becomes our legacy to family, friends, and the world. Together we will reflect on these “tasks”, these gifts, that are for us and for each other. LEARN MORE
“The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything” (Julian of Norwich). What does it mean to live life to its fullest? Is it possible to always live with joy? Explore the paradox of embracing joy and sadness, light and darkness, birthing and dying, God in all and God within...LEARN MORE
“And I sensed that learning how to pray consists in learning how to be silent and that love only begins where no gift can be expected anymore” (A. de Saint Exupéry). 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. LEARN MORE
If we cooperate with the grace of the Holy Spirit, we become more and more like Christ. Sometimes we lose the passion of our first love for the Gospel. For this reason, we need to be re-evangelized in order to receive a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit. LEARN MORE
Advent is the beginning of a new Church year; it is also a new year for you and God to walk your spiritual path together. This retreat gives you a process rooted in Ignatian Spirituality to review your year, gather wisdom from it, listen for the callings on your heart, and articulate new goals for the coming year. LEARN MORE
The healing of our negative emotions is a gift from God and a fruit of prayer, but it is also an inner task. This retreat will help you understand the power and purpose of anger. You will learn how to detox anxiety, fear, grief, shame and guilt. You will establish a personal health care program, learn how to forgive and let go of the past. LEARN MORE
n its simple pattern, the labyrinth captures many aspects of life: journey, rhythm, discovery, change, trust and our movement inward to sacred space. Come walk the labyrinth that opens one to fresh ways of praying. Experience how its loops and backtracks help one gain perspective in the design and journey of life. LEARN MORE
This retreat for fathers and their sons, ages 11–15, provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between fathers and their adolescent sons along with Mass and a traditional blessing of the sons. LEARN MORE
As a couple draw closer to one another and to Christ, the fruit of their intimacy is palpable. Such intimacy leaves the couple in peace. This peace becomes the foundation not for ‘sleepiness’ or lethargy but an ignition for striking out anew and heading into the deep with Christ. The retreat will give married couples input on what this peace is, how it is attained...LEARN MORE
This retreat, for mothers and daughters, ages 11-14, provides opportunities for deepening the communication that is so essential for growth into mature womanhood. Sessions will help connect faith, relationships and healthy loving in ways that are rooted in gospel teaching and relevant today. This fun weekend includes outdoor activities, weather permitting. LEARN MORE
Henri Nouwen embodied soul care—in the way he cared for his own soul and the souls of others. In this retreat we will focus on how we, too, can engage in deep, personal soul work. Through Nouwen’s rich insights and lived example we will learn how to care primarily for our own souls in order that we can more effectively companion other souls in their spiritual journey... LEARN MORE
Most of us long to dance peacefully through life with grace and beauty. We want to shine in every storm and be perfect; however, this is not to be in this life. Bring to this retreat for women of all ages your lives' most imperfect places and we will discover how God sees us, beautiful daughters, unfinished but able to rest in God to transform us... LEARN MORE
During this retreat the group will gather daily for a conference. Each participant will meet individually with one of the directors every day. Opportunity to join the monks for Mass and prayer. Enjoy the Center with its beautiful grounds and artwork. LEARN MORE
Ruth, the young Moabite widow, had noticed the deep faith of her mother-in-law Naomi and chosen to come into full covenant with Naomi’s love, the one true God and husband of Israel. God’s amazing grace provided her with a new human love as well. United with her new husband Boaz, Ruth became King David’s great grandmother and part of Jesus’ Royal Messianic line. LEARN MORE
This is a prayer-retreat, not a “lecture series” or “workshop”. Retreatants will receive encouragement and direction to allow the “Imageless” God to meet, embrace and enliven the pray-er. Much space and time will be available for the “Seeker” to be sought and found. LEARN MORE
Evangelization is the buzzword of the day, but most of us don't feel very equipped to share the good news of Jesus Christ. This day of reflection will focus not only on what the Church means by evangelization, but will equip disciples with the basic tools necessary to help others have a life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ. LEARN MORE
This is the last one of the 74 Tools of the Spiritual Craft that St. Benedict mentions in Ch. 4 of his Rule. They extend from placing one’s hope in God alone to never turning away when someone needs our love. During this retreat for religious sisters in active ministry we will be inspired and guided by Benedict’s reliance on the power of trusting and persistent prayer...LEARN MORE
Mary has a very special place in our faith and in our hearts. As the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, she was closer to him than anybody else. She has become an example of humility, courage, and faithfulness. We can learn from her, and she will intercede for us. LEARN MORE
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I consecrated you” (Jeremiah 1:5a). Our God and Father creates us with love, tenderness and delightful purpose. Whether single, widowed, separated or divorced, His loving arms stretch out with love to us. This retreat day for singles of all ages is for all those who want to discover, explore or deepen in this tremendous love of God and be loved! LEARN MORE
Often couples believe they have to “work hard” to remain in love, to not lose sight of one another in today’s busy culture. True we have to will our love for one another, but this willing is more gift than task and Christ is eager to help us remain in love with one another…more than eager. LEARN MORE
We invite you to join the Benedictine monks of Christ the King Priory, Schuyler, in the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. The Hours of Prayer and the special liturgies of these Three Holy Days will be complimented by times of silence and reflection on the Scripture readings of this central feast of our Church’s Liturgical Year. LEARN MORE
The Benedictine monks of Christ the King Priory invite you to enjoy our Alaskan Pollock Buffet!
Cost: $11.00 Adults, $6.00 Children 6-12 years, Children 5 and Under Free
Science and faith do not contradict each other; rather they are related and offer us different, complementary approaches to the one reality. One can lead the other to greater depth and truth. Together we will have a look into the universe and its physics. LEARN MORE
Henri Nouwen’ s book, The Return of the Prodigal Son is based upon his reflections on the Rembrandt painting called The Prodigal Son. Nouwen tells of his encounter with the painting itself in 1986 and then continuing to reflect on the painting throughout his life. This retreat will both reassure and challenge you regarding the Fatherhood of our God... LEARN 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 prayer as a group and... LEARN MORE
The Benedictine monks of Christ the King Priory invite you to enjoy our Alaskan Pollock Buffet!
Cost: $11.00 Adults, $6.00 Children 6-12 years
Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. LEARN MORE
Through visual expression we can learn to be true to our own voice, our own pace, and our own choices while listening to and being guided by God’s Spirit. This day will awaken and celebrate the creative process in your life through a variety of prayer forms, LEARN MORE
Married couples are invited for Mass at the chapel of St. Benedict Center, followed, at 6:00 p.m., by a delicious and festive four-course Valentine’s Day Dinner, prepared by Mark and Patty Bosh. LEARN MORE
St. Benedict gives us sound advice for life’s journey and especially for the Season of Lent, which he views as a journey of joyful expectation. This day of recollection will include shared lectio divina with selected Scripture passages, time for silent reflection... LEARN MORE
This retreat for men will introduce you to many practical tools for living as Jesus’ disciples and show you how to use them. Br. August Schaefer, OSB, Deacon Duane Karmazin, Fr. Thomas Leitner, OSB, and Teresa Monaghen, AO, will present various aspects of discernment. The retreat will help you, whatever your state in life... LEARN MORE
God calls everyone to a vocation, a life of intimacy with the Lord, of joy and service to our world! Teresa Monaghen, AO, Sr. Inviolata Mukhaabi, OSB, Fr. Thomas Leitner, OSB, and their team of consecrated and lay women will help you this weekend draw closer to God... LEARN MORE
View a wonderful display of nativity scenes!
Everyone is invited to make a pilgrimage to St. Benedict Center at the beginning of the Year of the Family, to view very beautiful nativity scenes from the Holy Land, from Africa, Asia, South & North America and Europe and to pray for our families. There is no charge.
Experience the Christmas message in an unforgettable way! About 20 Schuyler Life Teens present a brand new play in several acts related to the Christmas message, which brings home in an unforgettable way what this feast is all about. This show is for the whole family.
Experience the Christmas message in an unforgettable way! About 20 Schuyler Life Teens present a brand new play in several acts related to the Christmas message, which brings home in an unforgettable way what this feast is all about. This show for the whole family.
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