The Book of Hours
2026-01-09 19:00 - 2026-01-11 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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“In knowing what now means, we are experiencing something that transcends time: eternity.” —David Steindl-Rast

Often we spend our days hurried, mindlessly getting through what needs to be done and ending our day exhausted. With the popularity and plethora of books and classes and systems of “time management,” it is clear we hunger for a better relationship with time. The Benedictine tradition offers a different way. The liturgical hours of the day are a framework that help us access a time we rarely find: now. Learning to become present, we meet the eternal now moment, where we encounter ourselves and the divine. This retreat will be an experiential walk through the hours of the day; an exploration in music, prayer, and art of each hour’s gift to us; and an invitation to the present moment. We will make a book to contain our reflections, our own “Book of Hours,” to take home as a reminder and tangible way to tune into our days with praise and gratitude.

*Includes all supplies, a private room, and meals. We will begin with a social on Friday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. All guests are welcome to stay for Sunday Eucharist, followed by lunch, before leaving.

Please register by January 2.

After we receive your registration, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!

Renee Bhatia

Renee Bhatia, is a spiritual director and expressive arts facilitator with an interest in spirituality and creative expression. Her work explores contemplative spaces and practices that support healing, growth, and transformation. She is also involved in the formation of spiritual directors and expressive arts facilitators through teaching, supervision, and mentoring. Renee believes creativity is an inherent part of being human and we make the world a better place when we allow it to flourish in everyone.www.temenosarts.com

Sr. Susan Barber

Sister Susan serves as liturgist for the Mount St. Scholastica community, providing music on organ and piano for prayer and Mass.

In her leisure, she enjoys playing the piano, making music with others, walking outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
