Monastery Overview Monastery Leadership About the House Connect Saint Meinrad Oblates Visit Us Prayer Schedule & Tours Vocations Retreats Overview Facilities Fees & Registration Register Online Upcoming Retreats Request Brochure Other Retreat Opportunities Guest House Monks' Happenings Liturgical Music Gregorian Chant Monte Cassino Shrine Necrology FAQ's Upcoming Retreats Title Use Time--Don’t Let It Use You! - Dates:   9/3/2010 - 9/5/2010 Faculty:   Fr. Pius Klein, OSB Description:   In his holy Rule, St. Benedict tells his followers, “Do now that which will profit you for all eternity.” Time is God’s gift to us; how are we using it in light of eternity? Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Living in Love: A Couples Retreat - Dates:   9/17/2010 - 9/19/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Come and celebrate your spousal love together by exploring ways to deepen that lifelong love on a special weekend retreat designed especially for you. Conferences and video presentations will encourage you to explore the beauties of your commitment. A special banquet will allow you to celebrate your committed love. Fee:  $ $375 per couple Title Service: The Primary Response to the Real Presence in the Eucharist - Dates:   9/24/2010 - 9/26/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore the passages of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels that speak of the presence of God in word and sacrament. Mary is a prime model for what Jesus demands of those who receive Him at Communion. How can we do any less than she? Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Living the Rule of St. Benedict - Dates:   10/1/2010 - 10/3/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Harry Hagan, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore the text of the holy Rule of St. Benedict. Much of its wisdom applies to the lives of busy Christians. The retreat will focus on finding a balance in living, praying the Scriptures (especially the psalms), and making love concrete and practical—both the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title St. Benedict's Way - Dates:   10/8/2010 - 10/10/2010 Faculty:   Br. Maurus Zoeller, OSB Description:   This retreat will focus on the holy Rule of St. Benedict and how it can apply to living in today’s fast-paced society. Many chapters of the Rule can be applied and adapted and can suggest how we may glean ideas from it that will greatly enhance our spiritual lives. This retreat should help us become better Christians and give us a greater appreciation for preparing for our heavenly home. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Preaching John (Priests’ Retreat) - Dates:   10/11/2010 - 10/15/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Brendan Moss, OSB Description:   John is often called the “theological” gospel. This retreat will explore the major theological themes present in John’s Gospel and help preachers develop strategies for preaching John. Fee:  $ $395 single Title Tools of the Trade from the Holy Rule of St. Benedict (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   10/19/2010 - 10/21/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Columba Kelly, OSB Description:   One of the reasons St. Benedict’s Rule has been so popular for so long (15 centuries) is that it is very practical. Although he wrote it for monks living in a monastery, many men and women living in the world have found it useful. This retreat will introduce you to some of St. Benedict’s time-tested tools for getting closer to God. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Workshop for Building or Renovating Your Church - Dates:   10/22/2010 - 10/24/2010 Faculty:   Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB Description:   Sessions will focus on important topics when a parish or community is contemplating a new or renovated church. Sessions include an overview of liturgical history, liturgical architecture and art, and a virtual tour of liturgical spaces throughout our history ranging from the ancient to the contemporary. Br Martin is a liturgical artist and consultant working throughout the United States and abroad. This is a great resource for your parish committee. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Benedictine Wisdom for Everyday Living - Dates:   11/5/2010 - 11/7/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Harry Hagan, OSB Description:   For more than 1,500 years, men and women have been living their Christian call guided by the wisdom of St. Benedict. This retreat will introduce participants to the fundamental values of Benedictine life and offer practical insights for embracing the way of Benedict in their daily lives. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Spirit and Passion: An Exploration of the Powerful Music of Anton Bruckner - Dates:   11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Following a series of composer retreats on Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Handel, this retreat will focus on the deeply spiritual works of the famous Austrian composer, Anton Bruckner. Audio-visual presentations of his music and the beauty of the Austrian Alps will enhance our study. An Austrian banquet will allow us to celebrate in style his love of life. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Joy to the World: Christ in Carols - Dates:   12/17/2010 - 12/19/2010 Faculty:   Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB Description:   We will use the texts and tunes of Christmas carols to reflect on the gift of Jesus, the incarnate Son of God. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title A Love Triangle That Works: A Valentine Retreat for Married Couples - Dates:   2/11/2011 - 2/13/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   When God inserts himself into a relationship, marvelous things can happen. This weekend retreat just before Valentine’s Day is intended to help couples discover the subtle and not-so-subtle ways God inserts divine love into a human bond. A video presentation will spark some of the conferences and discussions. Fee:  $ $375 per couple Title A Personal Preparation for the Paschal Mystery (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   2/22/2011 - 2/24/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   This retreat will help parish liturgy and music ministers reflect on the liturgical texts and rituals that the Church celebrates during the Triduum. So often the ministers’ lives are so hectic during the Triduum itself that it is difficult to “enjoy” the experience. This retreat should encourage the ministers to focus and prepare personally. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Reflections on the Suffering Servant Songs of Isaiah 40-55 - Dates:   2/25/2011 - 2/27/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   Reflections on the Suffering Servant Songs of Isaiah 40-55. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Carnival Capers: Preparing for Lent - Dates:   3/4/2011 - 3/6/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Following the example of earlier days in the Catholic world, many contemporary Christians prepare for the fasting and prayer of Lent by celebrating a spirit of play. Mardi Gras parties and parades in New Orleans or Paris and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro continue to draw many avid party-goers. This retreat will explore a theology of play and allow participants to festively celebrate while giving some orientation to the coming season of Lent. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title The Sundays of Lent: Cycle A - Dates:   3/11/2011 - 3/13/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   The readings for the Sundays in Lent: Cycle A (2011) are used to prepare those in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) for initiation at Easter. This retreat will reflect on those readings and help the retreatants to prepare for a renewal of baptismal grace as Easter approaches. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title The Return to God in the Rule of St. Benedict (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   3/15/2011 - 3/17/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB Description:   For some 1,500 years, the wisdom of Benedict has formed and informed the religious thinking of the western world. We will listen to his voice as we walk the journey to journey’s end with “this little rule for beginners.” From first days in novitiate to the monk’s last breath, “that he truly seek God” is the challenge and the comfort of everyday life. With the Gospel as guide, the Rule transcends the cloister and offers to anyone seeking God a proven way to life, here and hereafter. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Monastic Practices: Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life - Dates:   3/18/2011 - 3/20/2011 Faculty:   Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB Description:   There appears to be a growing interest in the monastic life among people of all lifestyles—and no wonder! For centuries, the monastic life has provided monks and nuns with disciplines and practices aimed at helping them maintain balanced, healthy and centered lifestyles while they “prefer nothing to Christ.” But these practices are not only for monks. Join us as we explore practices such as silence, prayer, work, simplicity, solitude and celebration, and the benefits they have for all of our lives. Fee:  $ $225 single; $375 double Title Conversations and Confrontations (Retreat for Parish Administrative Staff) - Dates:   4/14/2011 - 4/17/2011 Faculty:   Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB Description:   Communication problems are often a source of conflict in ministry. This retreat explores how we communicate and how we can manage conflict by more effective listening. Fee:  $ $300 single, $450 double Title Reflections on the Triduum (Holy Week Retreat) - Dates:   4/20/2011 - 4/24/2011 Faculty:   Very Rev. Denis Robinson, OSB Description:   The experience of the sacred Triduum forms the background for the conferences, reflection sessions and prayer experiences. Emphasis will be given to the exploration of different Christian traditions in celebrating the Three Days. Included will be a celebration of the Divine Liturgy (Byzantine Rite) and the burial service of Good Friday evening. Fee:  $ $395 single; $650 double Title Service: The Primary Response to the Real Presence in the Eucharist - Dates:   5/2/2011 - 5/6/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   A retreat for ordained deacons and wives. This retreat will focus on the reality of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist that leads each of us, especially those in ministry, to live out the command Jesus gave at the Last Supper, to follow His example. Fee:  $ $395 single; $650 double Title Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life - Dates:   5/6/2011 - 5/8/2011 Faculty:   Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB Description:   The Rule of St. Benedict for monasteries has many valuable lessons for those living outside the monastic setting. Conferences will focus on identifying some of the important aspects of the monastic life and learning how to incorporate them into our busy lives in the world outside the monastery. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Modeling Jesus: The Priest as Servant Leader (Priests Retreat) - Dates:   5/9/2011 - 5/13/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Exploring the teachings of the Gospels and modern studies, participants will study the servant-leader example of our Lord Jesus for contemporary priestly ministry. Practical approaches to ministry in persona Christi will be encouraged in the daily life of the priest. Fee:  $ $395 single Title Reflections on the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John 1-12 - Dates:   5/13/2011 - 5/15/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   Reflections on the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John 1-12. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Spiritual Heroes: Finding God’s Word Alive in Our Neighbors (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   5/17/2011 - 5/19/2011 Faculty:   Br. John Glasenapp, OSB Description:   After the great monastic St. Anthony heard himself called by the Scripture to follow Christ, his first response was to search out the good qualities in the people around him and imitate their example. We, too, can learn to be better Christians through the people we encounter every day in our own lives. This retreat will examine the monastic virtues of discretion, community, and attentive listening and present a new way of responding to God’s call through our neighbors. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title “Practical” Christianity - Dates:   5/20/2011 - 5/22/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore the essential elements of a complete program for Christian living, beginning with the basic question: What does it mean to “practice” our Christian faith? Liturgical/sacramental worship, charity and service, commitment and community, personal discipline, study and prayer, and other aspects of Christian discipleship are not reserved to “professional religious” only. They are part of a comprehensive Christian lifestyle—or spiritual life—to which all Christians are called. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Living in the Spirit: Exploring the Christian Vocation - Dates:   6/3/2011 - 6/5/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   The Christian Scriptures offer us a whole theology of life in the Spirit from baptism to beyond death. This retreat will emphasize practical ways of seeking and living in God’s powerful Spirit as a preparation for our annual celebration of Pentecost, the coming of the Spirit. Come and celebrate Pentecost with us monks! Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Reading the Sacred in Creation - Dates:   6/17/2011 - 6/19/2011 Faculty:   Br. Francis Wagner, OSB Description:   The ancient practice of lectio divina is not limited to the printed word. Ideally, it opens up to embrace the whole of life. All of creation has something to say to us. During this retreat, we will attempt to see and hear how the praise of our Creator is expressed in nature so that it may become part of our prayer. Scripture will point the way, and we will reflect on the writings of St. Francis of Assisi, Annie Dillard and Thomas Merton (among others). We will also explore and “read” the beautiful grounds of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and then share what we discover as we tune into nature’s continuous hymn to God the Creator. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Pray Your Way To Happiness (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   6/21/2011 - 6/23/2011 Faculty:   Br. Maurus Zoeller, OSB Description:   We often think of prayer as an obligation to God. Actually, prayer is the very substance of life, the key to strength and joy—here and hereafter. This retreat is a practical introduction to prayer for life. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life, Part 2 (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   7/12/2011 - 7/14/2011 Faculty:   Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore how beauty in nature and art reveals God’s presence and action in the world and examine the strength and power of religious imagery art and architecture through the ages. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Reflections on the Richness of Old Testament Biblical Wisdom - Dates:   7/15/2011 - 7/17/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   Reflections on the Richness of Old Testament Biblical Wisdom. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Of Signs and Symbols: The Sacraments of the Church - Dates:   7/22/2011 - 7/24/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB Description:   An effective sign is clear and reasonable: “Turn right at next corner.” An effective symbol invites into inexhaustible mystery: “This is my Body, given for you.” With adult understanding and the accumulated wisdom of the centuries, we will break open the venerable and memorable definition of the Baltimore Catechism: A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Reflections on the Miracles Stories of the Gospels - Dates:   8/19/2011 - 8/21/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   Reflections on the Miracles Stories of the Gospels. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title By the Finger of God: The Miracles of Jesus (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   8/23/2011 - 8/25/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB Description:   Rationalists reject outright the possibility of miracles and attribute them to an overheated religious imagination in service of a credulous ignorance. The New Testament and Christian tradition embrace them as the outpouring of God’s love reversing the ravages of sin, sickness and suffering for those who believe: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Simplicity Retreat Revised: A Way of Life - Dates:   8/26/2011 - 8/28/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Searching the Gospels, we discover the simplicity of our Savior. Such simplicity is not only exterior (possessions), but also deeply interior (heart and soul). This retreat will explore the popular trend toward simplicity and suggest ways that the Christian today can live fully the Lord’s life-giving admonitions in the midst of a consumer-oriented society. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Pray Your Way to Happiness - Dates:   9/2/2011 - 9/4/2011 Faculty:   Br. Maurus Zoeller, OSB Description:   We often think of prayer as an obligation to God. Actually, prayer is the very substance of life, the key to strength and joy—here and hereafter. This retreat is a practical introduction to prayer for life. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title What Did Jesus Know about Eucharist? - Dates:   9/9/2011 - 9/11/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Jeremy King, OSB Description:   This retreat reflects on the experience of meals and rituals that Jesus experienced prior to the Last Supper, which helps to understand His intentions of what the Eucharist should mean for us. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Forgiving and Forgiven - Dates:   9/16/2011 - 9/18/2011 Faculty:   Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB Description:   Jesus taught us to pray to the Father that as he forgives us we will forgive. We know we should forgive, but how is it done? This retreat explores the scriptural basis of forgiveness and its practical aspects. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title “Practical” Christianity - Dates:   9/23/2011 - 9/25/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore the essential elements of a complete program for Christian living, beginning with the basic question: What does it mean to “practice” our Christian faith? Liturgical/sacramental worship, charity and service, commitment and community, personal discipline, study and prayer, and other aspects of Christian discipleship are not reserved to “professional religious” only. They are part of a comprehensive Christian lifestyle—or spiritual life—to which all Christians are called. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title A Little Rule for Beginners - Dates:   9/30/2011 - 10/2/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Harry Hagan, OSB Description:   This retreat will introduce retreatants to the Rule of St. Benedict as a basis for living life day by day with a deeper mindfulness of God. The retreat will look particularly at Benedict’s understanding of humility, balance and love. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title “Practical” Christianity (Midweek Retreat) - Dates:   10/4/2011 - 10/6/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB Description:   This retreat will explore the essential elements of a complete program for Christian living, beginning with the basic question: What does it mean to “practice” our Christian faith? Liturgical/sacramental worship, charity and service, commitment and community, personal discipline, study and prayer, and other aspects of Christian discipleship are not reserved to “professional religious” only. They are part of a comprehensive Christian lifestyle—or spiritual life—to which all Christians are called. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life - Dates:   10/7/2011 - 10/9/2011 Faculty:   Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB Description:   The Rule of St. Benedict for monasteries has many valuable lessons for those living outside the monastic setting. Conferences will focus on identifying some of the important aspects of the monastic life and learning how to incorporate them into our busy lives in the world outside the monastery. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Tools of the Trade from the Holy Rule of St. Benedict - Dates:   10/21/2011 - 10/23/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Columba Kelly, OSB Description:   One of the reasons St. Benedict’s Rule has been so popular for so long (15 centuries) is that it is very practical. Although Benedict wrote it for monks living in a monastery, many men and women living in the world have found it useful. Why? Because it’s so practical. This retreat will introduce you to some of St. Benedict’s time-tested tools for getting closer to God. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Reflections on the Life and Ministry of Jesus and the Challenges of Contemporary Priestly Ministry - Dates:   10/24/2011 - 10/28/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   A Priests Retreat on Reflections on the Life and Ministry of Jesus and the Challenges of Contemporary Priestly Ministry. Fee:  $ $395 single Title From Our Hands To Our Hearts: Praying the Rosary - Dates:   10/28/2011 - 10/30/2011 Faculty:   Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB Description:   October is traditionally considered Mary’s month and seems like a good time to reconsider Mary in our prayer life. This retreat explores the prayer of Our Lady’s Rosary, a perennial favorite of Catholics and other Christians. We will look at the historical development of the rosary and at ways of deepening our rosary prayer. Fee:  $ $225 single; $375 double Title Good Grief: A Musical Approach to Healthy Grieving - Dates:   11/4/2011 - 11/6/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Noel Mueller, OSB Description:   Our blessed Church has developed over the centuries a most inspiring way to grieve the loss of our dearly beloved dead, especially in November, when we remember the faithfully departed. This retreat will explore a series of Requiems beginning with the Gregorian chant and finishing with contemporary musical settings. Other grieving songs will be included to enhance our remembrance of loved ones. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title Be Angry But Do Not Sin - Dates:   11/18/2011 - 11/20/2011 Faculty:   Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB Description:   In Ephesians 4:26 we are told: “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger, and do not leave room for the devil.” Christians are human beings with feelings and one of those feelings is anger. How can we be angry but avoid sin? This retreat will explore the problem of anger in the lives of Christians. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double Title User-friendly Spirituality: The Lectionary and the Liturgy of the Hours (Priests Retreat) - Dates:   11/28/2011 - 12/2/2011 Faculty:   Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB Description:   In daily conversation with Jesus as God and Savior, Friend and Brother, the priest, sometimes like a dry weary land without water, turns the obligation to pray into a thirst for the real presence of the Word in the words of his prayer. Fee:  $ $395 single Title Reflections on the Infancy Narrative of St. Matthew’s Gospel - Dates:   12/16/2011 - 12/18/2011 Faculty:   Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB Description:   Reflections on the Infancy Narrative of St. Matthew’s Gospel. Fee:  $ $225 single, $375 double