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.
Cultivating a Merciful Heart
Friday, September 24, 2027 - Sunday, September 26, 2027Location: Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Session Faculty: Fr. Kolbe Wolniakowski, OSB
This retreat will explore the Christian call to move beyond judgment and into mercy, humility, and compassion. Using insights from Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World, by Trappist Isaac Slater, we will reflect on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and the teachings of Christ in a world so often marked by division, criticism, and suspicion. Together we will consider how judgment of others hardens the heart, while mercy opens us to deeper communion with God and neighbor. Through prayer, conferences, and silent reflection, participants will be invited to examine their own hearts and rediscover the freedom that comes from charity, humility, and trust in God’s judgment rather than our own.
FeesSingle- $350
Double- $550
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