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.
Lectio Divina – Monastic Contemplation
Friday, July 23, 2027 - Sunday, July 25, 2027Location: Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Session Faculty: Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB
“Lectio divina” (sacred reading) was promoted during the pontificate of St. John Paul II as a way for Catholics to deepen their experience of God’s Word in prayer. The Latin term finds its roots in the sixth-century Rule of St. Benedict, but it has been a staple form of private prayer for monks and nuns since the early fourth century. Guigo II, a 12th-century Carthusian monk, revitalized lectio divina for a medieval audience in his short book, The Ladder of Monks. We will turn to Guigo as a guide to this form of contemplative prayer which can dispose the faithful to better experience God’s presence in the rhythm of one’s daily life.
FeesSingle- $350
Double- $550
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