Greetings of peace, love and joy! A retreat can recharge your spiritual life. Consider one of the topics below for an experience of renewal and refreshment.

There is still time to plan your retreat for 2019. Here are nine inspiring retreats that still have some openings left!

Call us at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center (800-581-6905) to make a reservation.

Or go online to register.

August 23-25, 2019 

The Rosary Zone

Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB, leads this retreat, which looks at the origins and practice of the rosary through history as well as its place as a magnificent contemporary way of prayer. ($255 single, $425 double)

September 20-22, 2019 (Married Couples Only)

Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints

With all of the distractions of the world, children, jobs, volunteering, etc., the vocation aspect of marriage sometimes falls to the wayside as we try to raise our families and survive daily life. This retreat will provide inspirational experiences for couples to learn more about the vocation of marriage through Scripture and examples of married saints. Retreat leaders are Josh and Angie Greulich. ($425 double)

September 27-29, 2019 

The Art of Michelangelo: Sculptor, Painter, Poet

In the history of art, the Renaissance man sought to explore the marvel of the human. Returning to classical Greek and Roman roots, the artists of this age explored human creativity to reflect divine beauty. This artist retreat will explore a most gifted artist’s search for perfection in history of salvation. Multimedia presentations will display the beauty of his works. Fr. Noel Mueller, OSB, will lead the retreat. ($255 single, $425 double)

October 1-3, 2019

Gratitude

Gratitude has been called the parent of the virtues. What place does it have in the life of a Christian disciple and how do we practice it? Retreat led by Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB. ($255 single, $425 double)

October 11-13, 2019

The “Little Rule” of St. Benedict and the “Little Way” of St. Therese

During this retreat, we shall study the two saints, St. Benedict and St. Therese, and see their unique personalities, their similarity to each other, and the way their lives and teachings complement each other. The “Little Rule” and the “Little Way” both involve performing our daily actions in the presence and love of God. Fr. Meinrad Brune, is the retreat leader. ($255 single, $425 double)

October 14-18, 2019 (Priests Retreat) 

Reading the Gospel of Luke: Challenges for Contemporary Priestly Ministry

Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB, leads this retreat. ($465 single)

November 1-3, 2019

A Weekend-Long AA Meeting in 5 Sessions

This is a maximum participation retreat centering on 5 questions through the five sessions. 1) What brought you to your knees and to surrender? What was your powerlessness and unmanageability like? 2) What made the difference? How did the situation change for you? 3) Let’s get real about God and sobriety. What has been your experience? 4) What aspects of the program/steps beyond the obvious ones have been and remain most important for your sobriety? What do you find difficult in your sobriety? 5) What do you want to share about your present life by way of encouragement and thanksgiving? What’s it like for you now? Retreat will be led by Fr. Colman Grabert, OSB. ($255 single, $425 double)

November 8-10, 2019

The Leaven of Christ: That in All Things God May be Glorified! 

In the Gospel of Luke we read: “To what can I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.” We are called and sent by Jesus to be leaven for a world in need of being raised up. The light we bear is that of the Gospel, the Word of God dwelling in us by the Holy Spirit. That Light is not meant to be buried or concealed, but to radiate and lift up a world darkened by division, violence and injustice. We will reflect on the practical means by which we fulfill our mission as Christians doing the work of Jesus to reconcile and heal, participating in his mission to create a new world conformed to God’s love. Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, will lead the retreat. ($255 single, $425 double)

November 15-17, 2019

Biblical Wisdom: What is it? Where Can it be Found?

Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB, will be the retreat leader. ($255 single, $425 double)

To sign up for any of these retreats, follow this link.

Retreat gift certificate: Perfect way to say thanks or congrats

Looking for a unique gift idea for a parent, sibling, co-worker, graduate, pastor or someone special? Consider a gift certificate to Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center.

A three-day, two-night certificate is $255 single occupancy (or $425 double occupancy). To order a personalized gift certificate, call the Guest House at (800) 581-6905.

Your monk friend, Br. Maurus Zoeller, OSB

Retreat/Tour Director/Guestmaster

Saint Meinrad Archabbey | 200 Hill Drive | St. Meinrad, IN 47577

Email: mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu | Phone: (800) 581-6905