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RETREATS AT CONCEPTION ABBEY

Silent Private Retreats.  Spend a quiet weekend at Conception Abbey.  The days will be punctuated with prayer with the monks at the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist.  Opportunity for a personal spiritual direction session and/or celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  (Suggested donation for lodging, meals and direction:  $125 single).

February 15:  "Praying the Our Father", day of reflection.  We pray the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer" frequently but do we appreciate what it can teach us about Christian prayer?  Join Fr. Patrick Caveglia and Oblate Louise Cummins as we take a quiet day to explore the richness of this familiar prayer.  We'll begin with coffee and rolls at 9:00AM with the morning conference at 9:30AM.  Some quiet time for personal "homework", the celebration of the Eucharist with the monks and seminarians, and lunch in the guest dining room follow.  After additional personal reflection time, we'll close with a 3:00PM conference.  (Suggested donation for the day including lunch:  $20 per person)

March 2-4:  "The Mystery of the Cross", Lenten retreat.  The Cross stands as the great sign of  God's redeeming love for humankind, and making sense of Christ's self-sacrifice is one of the tasks our our Lenten observance.  Join Fr. Patrick Caveglia, Br. Etienne Huard and Karen Ceckowski in reflecting on the power of the Cross and its place in Christian theology and daily life.  Time will be provided for reading and prayer, and for the celebration of Reconciliation.  You'll join the monks in praying the Liturgy of the Hours and celebrate the Eucharist with the monks and seminarians.  (Suggested donation for lodging, meals, conferences and reception:  $135 single room, $110 each with double accomodations).

March 28:  "Signs in Holy Week", day of reflection.  Holy Week is full of signs and symbols that can help us unlock the meaning of Christ's Paschal Mystery.  Join Fr. Patrick Caveglia and Oblate Mary Riley in exploring the rich Christian heritage that is ours during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum.  We'll begin with coffee and rolls at 9:00AM, with the morning converence at 9:30AM.  Some quiet time for personal "homeword," the celebration of the Eucharist with the monks and seminarians, and lunch in the guest dining room follow.  After additional personal reflection time, we'll close with a 3:00PM conference.  (Suggested donation for the day including lunch:  $20 per person)

April 4-8:  Celebrating the Sacred Triduum at the Abbey.  Join the monks and seminarians for the holiest days of the Church year, celebrating Christ's Paschal Mystery in community.  Moving liturgies, inspiring conferences, and time for silence and personal prayer mark these holy days at Conception Abbey and Seminary College.  (Suggested donation for lodging, meals and conferences:  $225 single room, $200 each for double accomodations).

 If you'd like to make a reservation, please contact the Abbey Guest Center:  660.944.2809 or email guests@conception.edu.

RETREATS AT SOPHIA CENTER

For information about programs and retreats offered by Sophia Center, contact Sister Eleanor Suther, OSB or call:  913.360.6173.