Schuyler, NE – The Rev. Anselm Gruen, OSB, Ph.D., one of the most frequently read spiritual authors of our time, will present a one-day retreat at St. Benedict Center, four miles north of Schuyler on Saturday, April 22, 2017. His retreat is titled, Jesus: The Image of God’s Mercy and will be an encounter with Jesus who is “the face of the Father’s mercy” (Pope Francis). Jesus gives God a human face. Who is Jesus for you? Is He your model who shows you how to live? Does He show you the Divine reality in your own heart and in the people around you? Is He your companion even in humanly challenging situations of your day-to-day living who opens you up to love, mercy and gentleness? This day will enliven and deepen your relationship with Him.
Father Anselm is a Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Muensterschwarzach in Germany. He is widely respected for his ability to present classic Christian spirituality in a modern context. In his numerous retreats and talks around the world, Fr. Anselm, a counselor and advisor, sought-after speaker and retreat master, responds to the needs and questions of the people. “It is an important goal for me to interpret Scriptural texts in a way that people understand them,” he said. “As a Missionary Benedictine, I want to proclaim the Christian message in a way that people sense, this is about me, this is not far away from me.” Fr. Anselm’s numerous books, among them, Images of Jesus (Continuum), Everybody Has an Angel (Crossroad) and Angels of Grace (Crossroad), are international bestsellers. His books have been translated into 35 languages and are especially popular in Germany, Brazil, Argentina., Chile, Korea and China. 300 titles are available and 20 Million copies have been sold worldwide. Fr. Anselm will come to us from Germany for this special event.
The retreat runs from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Some guest rooms are available for those who would like to spend the night. The program fee is $ 35. Please bring your own sack lunch. HOWEVER, lunch is available at the Center for $ 10.50 (includes tax), if you pay for it BEFORE the program starts. For more information call St. Benedict Center 402-352-8819 or visit www.StBenedictCenter.com