It is our goal as men, with the help of God’s grace, to become men after God’s own heart. In our modern culture men face many pressures and temptations, especially regarding their roles as husbands and fathers. LEARN MORE

The Prophet Jeremiah bears in himself the pain of Israel’s blindness to the truth and, at the same time, God’s everlasting love for his chosen people. LEARN MORE

This Lenten retreat will center itself around the Gospel’s most famous discourse on God’s mercy, The Parable of the Prodigal Son/Father (Ch. 15). A brief overview of the theme of divine mercy and St. Luke’s gospel will introduce our reflection. LEARN MORE

Deepening this gentle, embodied practice holds the potential for greater awareness and transformation.  If you have experienced this practice, you are aware that, while it is simple, it is grace-filled. LEARN MORE

This retreat is based on the Rule of Benedict. It offers an overview of the Rule and the values we can draw from it for living out our life as disciples of Jesus. The main focus will be on friendship with Jesus and how to live in peace with others. LEARN MORE

Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This silent retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. LEARN MORE

Come, step out during Lent in expectant faith and await the marvels of your God as you retreat! These five days of quiet will offer blessings in abundance as you spend meaningful time with your ever-present God. LEARN MORE

Astronomy explores stars, planets, and distant galaxies in search of life. For many of us, looking through a telescope into the “infinite” cosmos inevitably raises the question of a creator. But is there even a place for God in the universe? LEARN MORE

Conclude your Lenten season in a most powerful way, traveling with Mary and the women of Scripture. Place yourself in vivid scenes as one of the daughters of Jerusalem whose sorrow has been transformed into joy. LEARN MORE

We invite you to join the Benedictine monks of Christ the King Priory near Schuyler in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ LEARN MORE

During the Easter season, we pray that Christ may help us to enter into his joy and to know his consolation! During this retreat, based on St. Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Bob will use specially composed instrumental music…LEARN MORE

Recent developments in artificial intelligence are transforming many aspects of human life. This seminar will address how AI works and is being used today, as well as the advantages and drawbacks of future developments in the areas of machine learning, deep learning and generative AI. LEARN MORE

The intent of this retreat is to grow in awe, knowledge, and understanding of the Scriptural and redemptive importance of Our Blessed Mother's visit to her relative Elizabeth, especially the amazing interaction of their sons still hidden in their wombs.  LEARN MORE

A retreat for religious Sisters. In the Bible, we frequently find the images of curtain and veiling. Veiling is, therefore also part of our liturgy. Our word revelation is derived from the Latin revelatio and expresses the unveiling of the hidden and unapproachable God. LEARN MORE

Come and experience a weekend of reflection and connection as we explore how Jesus is present in every chapter of our lives. Through teaching, journaling, and prayer, we will look back at how He has shaped our past, walk with Him in the present, and trust Him with our future. LEARN MORE

This fifth annual retreat will engage us in the process of spiritual growth by exploring the connections between beauty and holiness. LEARN MORE

This retreat for fathers and their sons, ages 11–17, provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between fathers and their adolescent sons. LEARN MORE

During this silent retreat the group will gather daily for a conference and from Mass. Each participant will meet individually with one of the directors every day. Opportunity to join the monks for prayer. LEARN MORE

We have been created to love and be loved. This is reflected in St. Benedict’s Rule who recommends the principles of stability, conversion of life, obedience, and hospitality. Benedict can inspire our love, whether we are monks or in a marriage or any other walk of life. LEARN MORE

During this Ignatian silent retreat, we will spend time for personal prayer and reflection on the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church considering their comforts and their challenges. LEARN MORE

Retreat for mothers and their daughters, ages 11 – 15. The mother-daughter relationship is very special even as it undergoes numerous changes. This retreat provides opportunities for enhancing open communication between mom and daughter during the tween/teen years. LEARN MORE

We do not pick and choose. In this retreat we will look at a selection of psalms and together find out the message that applies to our daily life. LEARN MORE

Come, step out during Lent in expectant faith and await the marvels of your God as you retreat! These five days of quiet will offer blessings in abundance as you spend meaningful time with your ever-present God. LEARN MORE

Iconography begins with prayer and is executed with the sense that the seven days of creation are being represented in the artistic endeavor. LEARN MORE

Bless yourself with a few days to simply be present and receive insight, healing, sense of connection or whatever is most needed now. Allow yourself to be gifted by God as you open yourself to the Great Love that holds and graces all. LEARN MORE

During six Zoom sessions, we will pray with, The Showings of Julian of Norwich. Julian’s writings stem from a series of revelations she received during a life-threatening illness. She left us with the very first book composed by a woman in the English language which deeply conveys God’s love and goodness toward us. LEARN MORE

As you step away from the noise and commotion of the outer world, come into a sacred, quiet space to breathe, listen, and rest. A time to slow and soften into sensing the movement of the Holy Spirit, deepening an awareness of compassionate presence with God, yourself, and others. LEARN MORE

This Level III program is for spiritual directors seeking to deepen their understanding of biospiritual focusing as well as how to help those they see for direction become more attentive to their embodied experience of God. LEARN MORE

Mysticism is known as union with God or the Absolute. This union was interpreted as a religious experience that provides certainty about God or a transcendental reality. In mystic states we both become one with the Absolute and we become aware of our oneness with all of creation. LEARN MORE

In contemplative prayer, we divest our minds of all thoughts and images in order to receive the pure and simple light of God directly into the summit of our souls. This retreat involves breath practice. It is for those who have begun the practice of non-conceptual prayer. LEARN MORE

A special two-week opportunity to do Christmas shopping at the Center, Mon.-Fri. 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A great variety of crafts and gifts made by area artists will be on sale. Book and Gift Store will be open Mon.-Fri. 10 AM – 4 PM. LEARN MORE

Everybody is invited to make a pilgrimage to St. Benedict Center, view God’s Love made visible in nativity scenes from the Holy Land, from Africa, Asia, South & North America and Europe and pray for peace, which our world so urgently needs. LEARN MORE

Many of us were scarred early in life, criticized and put down by their parents, ridiculed by siblings or classmates and grew up thinking they are stupid or dumb. Through the use of rational motive therapy, one can learn how to wipe out those negative messages and have a more positive attitude about oneself. LEARN MORE

Everybody is invited to make a pilgrimage to St. Benedict Center, view God’s Love made visible in nativity scenes from the Holy Land, from Africa, Asia, South & North America and Europe and pray for peace, which our world so urgently needs. LEARN MORE