“Who am I to lead my people...?” Even during his direct dramatic encounter with God at the burning bush, Moses questions God's call. Jesus Christ calls us today. In our encounters with Him He equips us to respond in our own unique way and to become His missionary disciples. When we follow, we and those we love can be freed from bondage and able to live in true union with God. During this retreat we will draw from Holy Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the teaching of the Church to come up with a vision and plan for being men of God each in our unique way, free and fully alive during this Year 2026!

Brother August Schaefer, OSB, Deacon Mark Capoun, Father Thomas Leitner, OSB, Br. Moses Macalalag, OSB, and John Giorgio will direct this retreat. The schedule includes brief conferences, silence, Mass, Confession, fellowship, and spiritual direction. Open to all ages. Scholarships available.

Cost:
$259.96 (Single)
$238.26 (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.

Brother August Schaefer

Brother August Schaefer is a monk of Mount Michael Abbey in Elkhorn, NE, and teaches at Mount Michael High School. He holds a Master's of Divinity from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN, and serves as Vocation Director for his monastic community.

Deacon Mark Capoun

Deacon Mark Capoun lives with his wife Lynne in Omaha, NE, and ministers at St. Wenceslaus Parish.

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.

Brother Moses Macalalag, OSB

Brother Moses Macalalag, OSB, is a Registered Nurse. Originally from the Philippines, he is a monk of Muensterschwarzach Abbey, Germany, and has been assigned to Christ the King Priory, Schuyler, NE.

John Giorgio

John is experienced in parish, marriage and retreat ministry. He lives with his wife Amy in Elk Point, SD.