Spiritual Formation

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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