Saint Meinrad Archabbey

A catholic monastery devoted to the teachings of St. Benedict

Retreats

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Perhaps you're interested in learning how Scripture, prayer, Benedictine wisdom or how art can inspire your spirituality. Saint Meinrad offers a variety of monk-led retreats during the year - on these and other topics.

Three-day retreats are offered on weekends (Friday evening through Sunday noon) or during the week (Tuesday evening through Thursday noon).

To register online, begin by clicking on the title of the retreat that interests you.

Upcoming Retreats

  • Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Padre Pio: A Godly Man of Compassion

    Saints come in all flavors and shapes. This retreat will explore the life of this Capuchin friar from San Giovanni Rotondo, who was blessed with incredible spiritual gifts, including the stigmata.…
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  • Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 5, 2013

    Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song - Beginner

    This is the beginner session; an advanced session will be held July 8-12, 2013. Learn how the practice of Gregorian chant brings to life the Word of God in song, and study the intimate relationsh…
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  • Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 7, 2013

    Praying the Bible: Lectio Divina

    Lectio divina, or holy reading, is a foundational monastic practice, which can become a support to the faith life of every Christian. Sacred scripture is the major focus of lectio. This retreat w…
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  • Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2013

    Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song - Advanced

    This is the advanced session; a beginner session will be held July 1-5, 2013. Learn how the practice of Gregorian chant brings to life the Word of God in song, and study the intimate relationship …
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  • Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21, 2013

    Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: Learning to Live in the Spirit


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  • Friday, August 2 - Saturday, August 4, 2012

    A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alchoholics and Alanons

    This retreat is for those seeking, through heartfelt prayer and meditation, to improve their conscious contract with God as they understand Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for them and…
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  • Friday, August 9 - Sunday, August 11, 2013

    Benedictine Approaches to Hope and Love

    The Benedicts in this retreat are the author of the holy Rule and his contemporary namesake, Pope Benedict XVI. The retreat will explore themes related to hope and love in the encyclicals of Pope…
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  • Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18, 2013

    Simplicity Retreat Revised: A Way of Life

    Searching the Gospels, we discover the simplicity of our Savior. Such simplicity is not only exterior (possessions), but also deeply interior (heart and soul). This retreat will explore the popula…
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  • Tuesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 22, 2013

    St. Benedict's Way

    This retreat will focus on the holy Rule of St. Benedict and how it can apply to living in today's fast-paced society. Many chapters of the holy Rule can be applied and adapted. This retreat sugg…
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  • Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2013

    The Letter to the Ephesians: The Teaching of Paul for a New Age


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