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SUMMARY:Silent Directed Retreat: In the Stillness\, God Speaks—Tapping Into Benedictine Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the opportunity to settle deeply into the richness of sacred silence. To help you open your spirit to God’s wisdom\, you will have access to daily prayer with the Benedictine sisters\, spiritual direction\, meditation\, and the peaceful monastery atmosphere. Is this the invitation your soul needs? \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room\, meals\, and spiritual direction. We will begin our time together with a social at 6:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by July 28. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will 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! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/silent-directed-retreat-in-the-stillness-god-speaks/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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SUMMARY:Obedience: Doing It Willingly
DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a guided meditation rooted in the parable of the two sons\, whom their father asks to go into the vineyard\, along with the story of Jesus being called away from the Temple by his parents. Together\, these passages invite us to reflect on our own willingness to respond with respect\, responsibility\, and care in our daily lives—even when it is challenging. \n\n\n\nThe session will include scripture\, guided meditation\, time for quiet reflection\, opportunities for sharing\, and will conclude with a closing prayer. \n\n\n\n*Register for all 5 sessions\, Aug. 5\, Sept. 2\, Oct. 7\, Nov. 4\, Dec. 2\, for $50. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 3. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Linda Zahner\n\n\n\nSr. Linda is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas. For 32 years\, she worked in education as a teacher\, administrator\, and executive officer for a consolidated Catholic school system. In 1996\, she received her certification as a spiritual director and retreat director from the Creighton Spirituality Program. She completed massage therapy training at the Universal College of Healing Arts in Omaha\, Nebraska\, passing her national boards in 1999. Sr. Linda guides retreats and offers therapeutic massage\, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being of body\, mind\, and spirit.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/obedience-doing-it-willingly/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T183000
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SUMMARY:Remarkable Irish Women Through History and Faith (a 4-week series)
DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and inspiring journey through Ireland’s rich history as we explore the lives of remarkable women whose courage\, faith\, and leadership helped shape a nation. From legendary queens and daring adventurers to beloved saints and compassionate visionaries\, these women continue to leave their mark on history and on the hearts of those who hear their stories. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will learn about the strength and determination of Queen Maeve\, the fearless spirit of Pirate Grace O’Malley\, the enduring faith and hospitality of Saint Brigid\, and the compassionate legacy of Nano Nagle\, founder of the Presentation Sisters and champion of the poor. \n\n\n\nThrough storytelling\, reflection\, and discussion\, we will discover how the lives of these extraordinary Irish women can inspire and challenge us in our own journeys of faith and courage. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 3rd. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Suzanne Fitzmaurice\n\n\n\nSister Suzanne has served as campus minister at Notre Dame de Sion High School\, then taught at Cristo Rey High School\, Kansas City\, before joining Keeler Women’s Center as associate director. In addition\, she has ministered as the IT and hospitality coordinator at Sophia Spirituality Center\, computer IT support specialist at the monastery and as the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica webmaster. After studying for a year in County Cork\, Ireland\, she graduated from the University College of Cork in March 2024 with a master’s degree in Beginnings of Irish Christianity. She currently is the director of monastic temporalities.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/remarkable-irish-women-through-history-and-faith-a-4-week-series/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Sampler
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious about contemplative prayer? This “Contemplative Sampler” offers a gentle introduction to several time-honored practices that invite stillness\, listening\, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence. Participants will be guided in praying with creation through lectio naturae\, experience the quiet simplicity of centering prayer\, and be introduced to walking the labyrinth as a form of embodied prayer. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to these practices or seeking to deepen your experience\, this day offers a welcoming space to explore\, reflect\, and rest in God. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes noon meal. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 4th. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth Carrillo\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee\, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith\, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Lepper\n\n\n\nMark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center\, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive\, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica\, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.  
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-sampler/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Lectio Naturae–Waking Up (a monthly series)
DESCRIPTION:Journey 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing Living In an Icon as our monthly guide\, we will learn about and put into practice lectio naturae (think of lectio divina\, but with nature rather than scripture)\, to help us in waking up and beginning the process of truly learning to see. Every day presents us many opportunities to encounter and learn more about God\, but all too often we fail to recognize them when they come our way. As Israel Baal Shem (c1698-1760) was said to have stated:  \n\n\n\n“The world is full of wonders and miracles but people take their little hands and cover their eyes and see nothing.” \n\n\n\nThe exercises in this first part of our journey encourage us to uncover our eyes\, wake up from our existential naps\, and engage with the world around us.  \n\n\n\n*For these sessions\, we will be using Living in an Icon\, which you can either purchase for yourself\, or we can order and send to you for an additional cost of $17–just make a note as you register. Subsequent session dates\, gathering the third Tuesday of each month: September 15\, October 20\, November 17\, December 15. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 14. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will 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! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth Carrillo\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee\, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith\, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/lectio-naturae-waking-up-journey-one/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T153000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Silence–A Prayerful Day Away
DESCRIPTION:Including an optional introduction to labyrinth as a prayer practice*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the busyness of daily life and enter into a day of quiet rest and renewal. You are invited to find a cozy corner and settle into a comfortable chair\, take a peaceful walk around our beautiful grounds\, or spend time in the chapel or library. Let the gentle rhythm of the day create space for prayer\, reflection\, and simply being.Daily Eucharist is celebrated at 11:15 a.m. in St. Lucy’s Chapel and guests are welcome to join the sisters. Let us know as you arrive if you wish to do this.Warm coffee and tea will be available throughout your time with us. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or visit a nearby restaurant. Refrigerator space is available if needed.*An optional orientation to labyrinth as a prayer practice will be offered at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-and-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-august/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center
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