
A primary Benedictine value is conversatio, or ongoing
conversion of life by growing "in love of God and neighbor in life
and ministry" (Co-Workers in the Vineyard, p. 38). At
Saint Meinrad, we provide many opportunities for you to deepen your
spiritual life:
- Eucharist: daily opportunities for Mass with
monks and fellow students
- Reconciliation: available regularly and upon
request
- Traditional and Seasonal Devotions: regular
opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction,
Exposition, the Angelus, the rosary and other devotions
- Liturgy of the Hours: daily opportunities to
pray the Divine Office with monks and fellow students
- Retreats: regular retreats available,
including several specifically for lay degree students. While you
are a student, we waive your conference fees for most Saint Meinrad
retreats; you need pay only applicable room and board charges.
- Spirituality Workshops: offered twice a year
on various topics such as Benedictine spirituality, prayer and
personality types, spirituality and social justice, etc., for an
extra fee.
- Spiritual Direction: Saint Meinrad monks serve
as regular spiritual directors for students; contact the Director of
Lay Degree Programs for more information.
- Theological Reflection Groups: offered
regularly on weekends and weekdays
- Spiritual Formation Program: a three-credit
program of weekend workshops, small-group theological reflection
and faith sharing, retreats, self-reflective writing projects,
spiritual direction and mentoring.
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