Step away from the noise of daily life and experience the peace of Saint Meinrad Archabbey.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, discernment, or simply time with God, our Benedictine hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and guided retreats offer a sacred space to listen, pray, and grow.
Check in times for retreats are 2:00 pm central. Vespers in the Archabbey Church is at 5 p.m., followed by supper. The opening conference typically begins at 7:30 p.m. The retreat concludes with lunch on the last day of the program. A complete schedule will be provided at check-in.
If you would like to arrive or depart on dates other than the scheduled retreat start and end, please contact us at guestservices@saintmeinrad.edu or by calling 812-357-6611.
To register online, begin by clicking on the title of the retreat that interests you.
Contemplative Prayer and “The Cloud of Unknowing”
Friday, April 16, 2027 - Sunday, April 18, 2027Location: Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Session Faculty: Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB
Dispose yourself to God’s presence more deeply by practicing a form of prayer taught by the 14th century anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing. Often called “centering prayer,” it was reintroduced and popularized in the late 20th century by Trappist-Cistercian monks to stimulate conversion and spiritual growth. Retreat talks will introduce this medieval spiritual classic to participants and unpack the spiritual principles that undergird this form of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition.
FeesSingle- $350
Double- $550
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