“I had a presentiment that learning how to pray consists in learning how to be silent (Antoine de Saint Exupery).

Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This silent retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey.

Cost:
$252.88 (Single)
$233.36 (Double)

(Includes program fee, guest room, meals and taxes)
If no bedrooms available, call retreat center to be put on a waiting list.

**If you are exempt from Nebraska state taxes, would like to arrive earlier or depart later, or opt out of meals, please contact us. Cancellation Policy: The total cost includes a program fee, which is non-refundable, but which can be used for future retreats.

Fr. Thomas A. Leitner, OSB

Father Thomas Leitner, OSB, holds a Master’s of Religious Studies from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and serves as administrator of St. Benedict Center. He has been a Benedictine monk for almost forty years and practiced contemplative prayer for 45 years.