BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mountosb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T210300Z CREATED:20260623T210259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T210300Z UID:10002575-1785146400-1785151800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Prayer Bracelets DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of creativity\, prayer\, and meditation based on the story of Jesus Calms the Storm. \n\n\n\nAll materials are provided for you to design and construct your own prayer bracelet! \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Brenda Mortell\, ObSB\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrenda Mortell\, Associate Director at Keeler Women’s Center is a certified Home Counselor\, Trauma Care Facilitator\, Parent Project Educator\, Adult Learning educator\, and Facilitator Trainer for Community Conversations. As a certified person in Computer Applications\, she teaches technology to the underserved and seniors at our center. Brenda is also one of our bilingual spiritual directors\, and a Benedictine Oblate with Mount St. Scholastica. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATIONName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT/CLASS DETAILSNAME OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO ATTEND(Required)HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of people you are registring(Required)Please let us know if you will be needing special accommodations.i.e. – Will you need a ramp? Chair lift? etc… URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/prayer-bracelets/ LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: En Español,Keeler: In English,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brazalete-de-oracion-chelo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T153000 DTSTAMP:20260512T160440Z CREATED:20260422T181945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T160440Z UID:10002395-1785231000-1785252600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Holy in Poetry—Exploring How the Poet Conveys the Divine 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\nPoetry distills pieces of truth we have discovered in the living of life. In its succinct\, vivid language\, poetry gives us space to sense the truth before intellectually acknowledging it. Poetry often reveals what is sacred and holy\, thus speaking of the divine whether the poet names God or not. Join us in exploring how the divine shines through poetry.  \n\n\n\n“Every single soul is a poem.” —Michael Franti \n\n\n\nPoetry selections may include poets such as Mary Oliver\, John O’Donohue\, Hafiz\, and Rainer Maria Rilke. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes noon meal. \n\n\n\nPlease register by July 21. \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\nWendy Deering-Poynter\n\n\n\nWendy is an ordained minister serving as a church worship director. She is a spiritual companion\, yoga instructor and florist. She lives in a farmhouse with her husband and two children\, where she likes to dance in the kitchen and eat chocolate. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-holy-in-poetry-exploring-how-the-poet-conveys-the-divine/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03.07.25-Holy-Poetry-Script.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164859Z CREATED:20260513T164857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164859Z UID:10002468-1785925800-1785929400@www.mountosb.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/08.05.26-GM-Obidience.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T113000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141016Z CREATED:20260529T141016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141016Z UID:10002469-1788345000-1788348600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Inner Blindness:  I Want to See 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 centered on the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. This familiar story invites us to reflect on our own longing for healing and the places where we may struggle to see clearly. It gently reminds us that we are loved and forgiven\, even in what we might wish to hide or cannot yet recognize within ourselves. Jesus meets us with compassion\, always ready to restore our sight and guide us toward wholeness.. \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\nPlease register by August 31st. \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/inner-blindness-i-want-to-see/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/09.02.26-GM-blindness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T140514Z CREATED:20260407T160741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T140514Z UID:10002370-1790096400-1790341200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFr. Thomas Keating\, founder of Contemplative Outreach\n\n\n\nThe vision of Contemplative Outreach\, founded by Thomas Keating\, states “we embrace the process of transformation in Christ\, both in ourselves and in others\, through the practice of Centering Prayer.” Helping to bring this transformative prayer practice to others is richly rewarding. Please join us for this retreat that offers a first step of formation training that will enable you to become a commissioned presenter of centering prayer workshops in your local area. As a commissioned presenter\, you will have the opportunity to introduce the practice of Centering Prayer to others who are encountering it for the first time\, as well as help guide those already experienced in this contemplative exercise go more deeply.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat and training will be facilitated by experienced workshop presenters and centering prayer retreat leaders of Contemplative Outreach. Certain prerequisites are expected for participants in this event. They include a thorough exposure to the writings and teachings of Thomas Keating\, 2-3 years minimum of personal centering prayer practice\, and a recommendation from a current commissioned presenter of centering prayer. Other prerequisites are listed on the application form which can be accessed using the “Apply Now” link above. Please feel free to contact Rob Carr robcarr924@gmail.com if you have any questions about the application or the retreat itself. \n\n\n\nPlease apply by September 1. The registration fee will be due following reception and approval of your application. \n\n\n\nUpon acceptance of your application\, you can expect to receive a registration link and invoice for the retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-outreach-presenter-formation-for-centering-prayer-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CP-Presenter-Formation-e1773691338177.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141102Z CREATED:20260529T141102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141102Z UID:10002477-1790850600-1790856000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Enneagram and the Spiritual Journey: Becoming More Fully Who You Are DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat motivates you? What draws your attention? How might you inadvertently be living small (smaller than God invites you)\, even if you seem bold to some? How may what you fear\, consciously or unconsciously\, be impacting your life?  \n\n\n\nThe Enneagram\, based on ancient wisdom and accessible to people of all faiths\, offers insight into our strengths\, motivations\, defenses\, and so much more\, and provides a map of the dynamics of our psychological and spiritual growth.  \n\n\n\nTogether we will explore how the Enneagram can support our spiritual journey and open us to a more robust living of our lives. How might we experience greater freedom to be our true selves\, as God created us to be? \n\n\n\nThis series will include teaching and practices to engage with the material personally. It is appropriate for all\, including those totally new to the Enneagram and those with more Enneagram experience. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 24. \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\nKristina Frank\n\n\n\nKristina Frank is a 2023 graduate of Souljourners and serves as Coordinator of Contemplative Outreach Kansas City. She is a Certified Enneagram Teacher\, working regularly with individuals and groups. Kristina is a mother of six\, has a growing number of grandchildren\, and has served in various ministries and leadership roles in her Catholic parish and in other spiritual arenas. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-enneagram-and-the-spiritual-journey-becoming-more-fully-who-you-are/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/10.01.26-Enneagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141117Z CREATED:20260529T141117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141117Z UID:10002470-1791369000-1791372600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Experiencing Autumn 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 and reflection on the rich themes of autumn. As the season changes\, we witness harvest\, migration\, and the quiet surrender of trees releasing their leaves. In these movements of nature\, we are invited to notice the rhythms of letting go and renewal. \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\nPlease register by October 5th. \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/experiencing-autumn/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/10.07.26-autumn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141145Z CREATED:20260529T141145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141145Z UID:10002457-1793093400-1793203200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Two-Day Silent Retreat with Spiritual Direction 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\nStep away from the busyness of daily life and enter into a sacred space of rest\, reflection\, and renewal. This two-day silent retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with God through silence\, prayer\, and one-on-one spiritual direction. With nothing scheduled for these days except rest\, private prayer\, prayer with the monastic community if you wish\, and the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director\, this retreat is ideal for those seeking time and space to think\, to  experience a deeper communion with God\, or simply to have quiet time to listen more intentionally to the movements of the Spirit. Whether you are praying over a decision\, navigating a season of change\, or longing for deeper communion with God\, this retreat invites you to pause\, breathe\, and be renewed. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, an option to participate in a guided orientation to a labyrinth walk as prayer practice will be available to the group at 10:00 a.m.\, Wednesday. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room\, meals\, and one appointment with a spiritual director \n\n\n\nPlease register by October 20. \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/two-day-silent-retreat-with-spiritual-direction-oct/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/11.11.25-2-day-silent-retreat-SQ-O.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000 DTSTAMP:20260622T142342Z CREATED:20260529T141152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T142342Z UID:10002461-1793372400-1793458800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables 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\nJesus often spoke and taught in parables—stories filled with metaphor\, symbolism\, and hidden messages that turned usual circumstances upside down. Our dreams at night are very similar\, and while they often seem important for us to process\, we may not know how to do so. Exploring dreams through different methods and from other perspectives can be helpful as we look to make sense of the mysterious stories that God\, the Dream-Maker\, sends to help us grow in holiness and wholeness. In this retreat\, we will explore some basic dream theory and ways to work with our dreams to facilitate new insights into the meaning and messages in our dreams. Sharing during the retreat will require some openness and vulnerability\, as you are invited to submit a written dream to process with your fellow retreatants\, but you can expect the experience to be both rich and fun. We will have some prayer time with Scripture and information/handouts about dream theory\, but the majority of our time will be spent exploring our night dreams. \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 6. \n\n\n\nPlease register by October 23. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-our-own-personal-parables-2026/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/11.22.24-Dreams-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T113000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141200Z CREATED:20260529T141200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141200Z UID:10002471-1793788200-1793791800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Good Judgement: Choose Wisely 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 and reflection on the enlightening prayer experience\, “Choose Wisely\,” inspired by Solomon’s gift of discernment. This time of prayer invites us to seek wisdom in our decision-making and in our relationships with others\, following Solomon’s example of thoughtful and faithful judgment. \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\nPlease register by November 2nd. \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/good-judgement-choose-wisely/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11.04.26-GM-chose-wisely.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141257Z CREATED:20260529T141257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141257Z UID:10002472-1796207400-1796211000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Advent Naming 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 on the empowering prayer experience of the Annunciation\, when the angel Gabriel appears to Mary\, and the Visitation between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth. In these sacred encounters\, both women carry new life and respond with trust to God’s call. \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\nPlease register by November 30th. \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/advent-naming/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12.02.26-GM-naming.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T221218Z CREATED:20260618T204349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T221218Z UID:10002491-1796410800-1796470200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Praying With the Scriptures of Advent 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\nAs we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ\, we will enter into the scriptures of Advent through the prayerful practice of lectio divina. Sacred scripture\, art\, and music will serve as companions on the journey\, inviting us to listen deeply for God’s presence and invitation in our lives. The retreat will include time for personal reflection and prayer\, as well as opportunities for shared conversation and insight within the group. Together\, we will slow down\, attend to the wisdom of the season\, and make space for hope\, longing\, and expectation to take root as we await the birth of Christ. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 1. \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\nJenny DeVivo\n\n\n\nDr. Jenny DeVivo\, OblSB\, is a biblical scholar\, spiritual director\, speaker\, and retreat leader with a passion for helping people encounter God through scripture and prayer. She serves as Vice President of Mission and Heritage at Saint Xavier University in Chicago\, supporting the university’s Catholic and Mercy mission\, and is a Benedictine Oblate of Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph\, Minnesota. \n\n\n\nJenny holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Loyola University Chicago and has taught scripture and theology for many years at the university level. A gifted educator and faith companion\, she brings together deep knowledge of the Bible\, a love for the Christian tradition\, and a welcoming approach that invites participants to engage scripture in meaningful and life-giving ways. \n\n\n\nShe is a graduate of the Siena Center Spiritual Guidance Training Program and has led retreats\, faith formation programs\, and spiritual enrichment experiences for adults throughout her ministry. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/praying-with-the-scriptures-of-advent/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/12.04.26-Praying-with-the-Scriptures-of-Advent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141316Z CREATED:20260529T141316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141316Z UID:10002458-1796722200-1796832000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Two-Day Silent Retreat with Spiritual Direction 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\nStep away from the busyness of daily life and enter into a sacred space of rest\, reflection\, and renewal. This two-day silent retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with God through silence\, prayer\, and one-on-one spiritual direction. With nothing scheduled for these days except rest\, private prayer\, prayer with the monastic community if you wish\, and the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director\, this retreat is ideal for those seeking time and space to think\, to  experience a deeper communion with God\, or simply to have quiet time to listen more intentionally to the movements of the Spirit. Whether you are praying over a decision\, navigating a season of change\, or longing for deeper communion with God\, this retreat invites you to pause\, breathe\, and be renewed. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, an option to participate in a guided introduction to labyrinth practice will be available to the group at 10:00 a.m.\, Wednesday. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room\, meals\, and one appointment with a spiritual director \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 1. \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/two-day-silent-retreat-with-spiritual-direction-dec/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/11.11.25-2-day-silent-retreat-SQ-O.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260529T141339Z CREATED:20251030T165717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T141339Z UID:10001936-1796981400-1797003000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sole to Soul: A Personal Retreat Day 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\nTake a day to refresh and restore your soul\, mind\, and body. Sr. Linda Zahner will lead a guided meditation drawing upon the wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen to start the day\, and then you can choose from one of three options— reflexology\, contemplative healing touch\, or spiritual direction—to add to your time. You will also have ample opportunity to visit the chapel\, walk the grounds\, or relax at Sophia Center—whatever nourishes your health and well-being.  \n\n\n\n*Cost also includes lunch. Registration is limited to 3. \n\n\n\nIf you have a group of three friends who would like to schedule your own day\, contact S. Linda directly at 913.426.3363 to arrange a date. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 4. \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. 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/sole-to-soul-a-personal-retreat-day-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/01.22-Sole-to-Soul.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T160727Z CREATED:20260603T160725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T160727Z UID:10002490-1797001200-1797087600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Zentangle for Beginners 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\nThe Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The materials required are minimal. Zentangle may be used as a means of contemplation and also fosters creativity\, relaxation\, empowerment\, focusing\, excitement\, fun\, and satisfaction. Sr. Patricia Seipel is a certified Zentangle teacher\, having attended classes led by the founders\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Come and enjoy learning something new that may grow into an established practice. Experience a relaxing time at Sophia Center and grow in your relationship with God. You will meet others on the same path and will leave with skills to help you continue with your practice of Zentangle. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room and meals. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 4. \n\n\n\nAfter 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 and so we 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. Patricia Seipel\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia ministered as a teacher for many years in Missouri and Kansas.  She also worked at Keeler Women’s Center.  Presently she serves as Community Formation Director\, offers spiritual direction\, and is a member of the Souljourners Leadership Team. She enjoys art\, being outdoors\, arranging flowers for the chapels\, working with the bees\, and making various kinds of rosaries for Monastery Goods.  URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/zentangle-for-beginners-december/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.28.25-Zen-for-Beg.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR