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SUMMARY:Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWait-list\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is full. If you would like to register for our wait-list\, please do so! \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 September 5. \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-3/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20250612T151341Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Divine Harmonies—Exploring Spiritual Themes in Broadway Musicals
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 30-31. We will announce the opening of our 2026 retreat registration in our monthly newsletter. \n\n\n\nEvery year\, thousands of people flock to theaters to immerse themselves in the beauty and grandeur of musicals. These stories\, set to music\, invite the audience into the lives of the characters in a special way through song and dance that follows the audience long after they leave the theatre. Come spend a couple of days enjoying various musicals from throughout the years and reflect on what they can teach us about faith\, morals and our connection to God. \n\n\n\nOur time together will begin with a social on Friday at 5:30. \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\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/divine-harmonies-exploring-spiritual-themes-in-broadway-musicals-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20250612T151326Z
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SUMMARY:Prayers of the Cosmic Christ: Reflecting on Teilhard de Chardin’s Vision (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\nPierre Teilhard de Chardin was a twentieth century Jesuit\, scientist and mystic. His work sought to bring together science and faith through his mystical incarnational understanding of the world. De Chardin’s thinking was well ahead of his time and is more relevant now than ever. \n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will read Ursula King’s biography\, Spirit of Fire: The Life and Vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin\, which will be the basis for our weekly discussions. Additional excerpts from de Chardin’s body of work will supplement the reading\, and we will also spend time in group “spiritual exercises” to help deepen our understanding of his vision and how we can apply it to ourselves and our world today.  \n\n\n\n*Note: You are welcome to purchase the book on your own\, or we can order and send it to you for an additional $25 ($85 total). \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenee Neff-Clark\n\n\n\nRenee Neff-Clark has a degree in Religious Studies and has been a student of the Bible and a leader of Bible Studies throughout her life. The stories of women in Scripture have always held a special place in her heart\, as they represent and reflect the lives of all women\, both then and now. Although recently moved to Arizona\, Renee continues to share her love of scripture and poetry with us.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/prayers-of-the-cosmic-christ-reflecting-on-teilhard-de-chardins-vision-a-zoom-series/
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:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T203000
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SUMMARY:The Sacred Life of Rocks (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\nThe concept of a “sacred life of rocks” can be understood through different lenses. Rocks can symbolize strength\, stability\, and the enduring nature of life. Even the most “ordinary” rocks have fascinating histories and stories to tell\, as they record the Earth’s geological past. Rocks can be seen as touchstones connecting people to their land and ancestors. Rocks can also represent the foundation of life\, the core of a person’s values\, or the enduring nature of relationships. Come explore with us\, what rocks have come to mean in Scripture\, science\, literature and our everyday lives. This series will be a combination of input\, faith sharing\, creative processing\, and prayer. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 29. \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\nMary Kay Whitacre\n\n\n\nMary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University.  After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005\, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently\, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision\, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebbie Carmody\n\n\n\nDebbie is retired after 28 years in pastoral ministry at Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee\, Kansas. She has a Master’s degree in Religious Education from Loyola—New Orleans.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-sacred-life-of-rocks-a-4-week-series/
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:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20250612T151227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T163125Z
UID:10001527-1756895400-1756899000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Courage: Take Up Your Mat and Walk
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 this empowering prayer experience. Our meditation will focus on Jesus’ cure of the paralytic\, and how through this story we are reminded that if we simply place our faith in Jesus\, he will provide us with the grace to overcome all that immobilizes us. He will bless us with the courage to move toward healthy choices\, what is life-giving\, and what is essential to living our convictions. Our time together will include a scripture reading\, guided meditation\, quiet reflection time\, and sharing.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 1. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will 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\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/courage-take-up-your-mat-and-walk/
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:20250619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20250611T152113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T152206Z
UID:10000824-1750325400-1750347000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away
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\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \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-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-3/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20240718T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z
UID:10000520-1748435400-1748437200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on Zoom for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer and meditation\, using the guidelines of the Centering Prayer method. No experience required\, instruction will be provided. May this time of sharing silence bring peace in the midst of your day! Please register by calling and giving us your email to send a link to join us. \n\n\n\nThe 4th Wednesday of each month.   If you want to join but don’t have access to zoom\, we can accommodate you at our center.  Please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jana Gowan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana is the newest Keeler Women’s Center volunteer but not new to the Centering Prayer Method. She is a trained spiritual director who specializes in contemplative prayer and discernment practices. She also facilitates the Retreat in Daily Life/Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She currently resides in Oklahoma and is an oblate inquirer at Mount St. Scholastica.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n        \n        	Step 1 of 3\n        	 \n            \n                33%\n            \n                        \n					CommentsThis 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/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: In English,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T113000
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CREATED:20250429T140010Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer Bead Bracelet/Brazalete de Oracion
DESCRIPTION:Come\, design and construct your own prayer loop/bracelet to help you stay focused in your prayers when you are feeling chaotic.  Prayer loops are also useful when you are having trouble sleeping! \n\n\n\n \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        	Step 1 of 3\n        	 \n            \n                33%\n            \n                        \n					X/TwitterThis 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-bead-bracelet-brazalete-de-oracion/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241206T190654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T211359Z
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SUMMARY:Clay and Fire
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Wait-list\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll seats for this retreat are full\, but we encourage you to join our waitlist. \n\n\n\nAfter taking some time to listen to God’s voice in creation\, we will carry the theme of nature with us into the art studio and into our clay work. Our time will be spent opening ourselves to the reality of God’s presence with us in everyday life\, through nature and the work of our hands. You will return home with your finished clay pieces as a remembrance of this special time and with a deepened awareness of God’s closeness to you. No artistic ability or experience in working with clay is needed—all are welcome! \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 9. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Alberta Hermann\n\n\n\nSr. Alberta has engaged in various ministries: teacher\, occupational therapist\, maintenance director\, formation director\, and director of housekeeping. For fun\, she works with clay and enjoys baking.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/clay-and-fire/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241206T181548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T161702Z
UID:10000816-1746783000-1746804600@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 for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat day is currently full\, but we encourage you to register for the waitlist. \n\n\n\nTake a day to refresh and restore your soul\, mind\, and body. Sr. Linda Zahner will lead a guided meditation 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\, relax at Sophia Center—whatever nourishes your health and well-being. \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 2. \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\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-4/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241206T181717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181717Z
UID:10000800-1746613800-1746617400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Healing—Time to Unbend
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 in this guided meditation where we will focus on the story of the crippled woman who was bent over for 18 years before she was healed on the Sabbath by Jesus. Through the lens of her story\, we are invited to examine the things\, events\, or people in our lives that we allow to cripple us—that in essence keep us “bent over.” We are reminded that Jesus is calling us to “unbend” and rid our life of everything that keeps us from standing tall\, and that he is with us through it all. \n\n\n\nOur time together will include scripture reading\, a guided meditation\, quiet private reflection time\, group sharing\, and a closing prayer.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 5. \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\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/healing-time-to-unbend/
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:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241207T170623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T142244Z
UID:10000899-1746558000-1746705600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Dreams and the Enneagram
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to unforseen circumstances\, we have to cancel this retreat. Apologies for any inconvenience! \n\n\n\nOur ancestors in the faith knew dreams to be a communication from God. Recent years have found a recovery of the dream\, “God’s forgotten language\,” as a valuable tool in prayer and spiritual discernment. Along with our dreams\, we will utilize the ancient spiritual tradition\, the Enneagram\, in the soul work of this retreat. Therefore\, knowledge of the Enneagram and particularly\, of one’s personality type\, is required.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 29. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Therese Elias\n\n\n\nS. Therese Elias\, OSB\, MA\, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas\, is a retreat director\, spiritual advisor\, and lecturer with specialties in Benedictine and Celtic spirituality\, the mystics\, and contemplative prayer. She has led numerous pilgrimages to Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-and-the-enneagram/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241207T173018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T163849Z
UID:10000900-1746529200-1746534600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Journey of Faith: Exploring the Gospel of Luke (in 2 parts)
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\nIt is the year of Luke for the Sunday lectionary.  In addition to his Gospel\, Luke wrote a second volume beginning with the Ascension of Jesus and telling the story of the subsequent spread of the Gospel by his apostles and disciples throughout the Mediterranean world.  The first reading at Mass throughout the Easter season is taken from Acts.  These sessions will provide an overview of each work as well as an introduction to various themes found in them: women\, forgiveness\, compassion\, concern for the poor\, journey\, etc.  Participants should have a Bible at hand and it will be helpful to have read both Luke and Acts prior to our sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 3. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Anne Elizabeth Sweet\n\n\n\nAnne Elizabeth Sweet\, OCSO\, a Cistercian of Tautra Mariakloster in Norway\, has a PhD in Scripture and has authored three books on the Psalms (in Norwegian).  She is a regular contributor to Give Us This Day and is one of the authors of Northern Light in the Monastic Wisdom series published by Liturgical Press.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/journey-of-faith-exploring-the-gospel-of-luke-and-the-acts-of-the-apostles-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20240627T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T141800Z
UID:10000163-1746264600-1746284400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Mary\, Queen of Creation: Praying a Green Rosary
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. \n\n\n\nExplore the Church’s understanding of Mary as Mother and Queen of Creation in light of Church tradition and Pope Francis’ encyclical\, Laudato Si’. Experience how the mysteries of the rosary can help us enter into a healing relationship with the earth and grow in our calling to be loving\, faithful stewards of God’s creation. Through the example and intercession of Mary we seek to “look at this world with eyes of wisdom”(Laudato Si’ 241) and care for the whole of creation redeemed and restored by her son\, Jesus Christ. \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/mary-queen-of-creation-praying-a-green-rosary-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241218T014305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T211825Z
UID:10000927-1745946000-1746187200@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\n\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 April 1. \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. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Carr\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-outreach-presenter-formation-for-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20250326T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T185152Z
UID:10001350-1745746200-1745766000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Women's Day / Día de la Mujer Católica
DESCRIPTION:A bilingual Benedictine experience / Una experiencia benedictina bilingüe\n\n\n\nin English & Español\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. / La inscripción para este evento está cerrada. \n\n\n\nEnglish: The Benedictine Sisters invite you to join them for Mass\, lunch\, and a variety of monastery experiences. United in faith\, we want to share our home and our hearts with you. As we pray\, eat\, and share together\, we hope to build bridges across language and cultural experiences. Let’s share the gift of who we are with each other. \n\n\n\nEspañol: Las Hermanas Benedictinas les invitan a la conferencia del Dia de La Mujer Catolica.  Tendremos Misa\, almuerzo y otras experiencias monásticas. Unidas en la fe\, queremos abrir nuestro hogar y nuestros corazones para rezar\, comer y convivir juntas y así construir puentes entre nuestros idiomas y nuestras experiencias culturales. Celebremos juntas el regalo que somos.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/catholic-womens-day/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20240718T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z
UID:10000519-1745411400-1745413200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on Zoom for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer and meditation\, using the guidelines of the Centering Prayer method. No experience required\, instruction will be provided. May this time of sharing silence bring peace in the midst of your day! Please register by calling and giving us your email to send a link to join us. \n\n\n\nThe 4th Wednesday of each month.   If you want to join but don’t have access to zoom\, we can accommodate you at our center.  Please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jana Gowan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana is the newest Keeler Women’s Center volunteer but not new to the Centering Prayer Method. She is a trained spiritual director who specializes in contemplative prayer and discernment practices. She also facilitates the Retreat in Daily Life/Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She currently resides in Oklahoma and is an oblate inquirer at Mount St. Scholastica.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n        \n        	Step 1 of 3\n        	 \n            \n                33%\n            \n                        \n					CommentsThis 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/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: In English,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241206T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T190009Z
UID:10000895-1744904700-1745154000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Easter Triduum at the Mount
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 summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days\, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery of dying and rising. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. \n\n\n\nJoin the monastic community and enter fully into days of deep silence and rich celebration of the Mass of the Last Supper\, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord. Begin and end your Paschal journey with festive meals among the Benedictine sisters in the monastery dining room. \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 10. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/triduum/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241207T164758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T164806Z
UID:10000898-1744196400-1744201800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Easter Triduum: Word and Ritual
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\nThe three days of the Easter Triduum\, from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening until Vespers of Easter Sunday\, are the most sacred days of the Church year and show us three aspects of one and the same mystery:  Christ gave his life to us and for us.  In this session\, we will reflect on the readings and rituals of the ceremonies of these days as a preparation for entering more deeply into our celebration of the Paschal Mystery.  It would be helpful to have a Missal or worship aid for the session. \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 6. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Anne Elizabeth Sweet\n\n\n\nAnne Elizabeth Sweet\, OCSO\, a Cistercian of Tautra Mariakloster in Norway\, has a PhD in Scripture and has authored three books on the Psalms (in Norwegian).  She is a regular contributor to Give Us This Day and is one of the authors of Northern Light in the Monastic Wisdom series published by Liturgical Press.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/easter-triduum-word-and-ritual/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175815
CREATED:20241206T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181645Z
UID:10000799-1743589800-1743593400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Promise Keeping
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 for an empowering experience\, as we focus on the Gospel story of Jesus reading from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue on the Sabbath. It was in that moment that Jesus publicly acknowledged the call of God in his life to do great acts of service that only he could fulfill. We are reminded that we too are called to recognize God’s call in our life and to respond accordingly. \n\n\n\nOur time together will include scripture reading\, a guided meditation\, quiet private reflection time\, group sharing\, and a closing prayer.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 31. \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\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/promise-keeping/
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:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T214905Z
UID:10000779-1743586200-1743607800@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Where Art & Prayer Come Together 
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.  \n\n\n\nGod designed us as creative beings\, but often we do not have the opportunity to explore or develop that aspect of ourselves in daily life unless it is specifically encouraged. We invite you to join us on this retreat where you will discover how art can be a powerful pathway through which we can converse with God. Part of our time together will be experiencing prayerful reading of God’s word (lectio divina)\, then experiencing art as one of the many ways through which to respond to that Word\, deepening our understanding and the significance of his word in our lives. There will also be time for silence\, private prayer\, sharing\, and creating (making art\, writing poetry\, etc.). It is our hope that you will return home with new and rich ways of responding to God in your daily prayer life. No creative or artistic experience is a requirement for this retreat—only the openness to create. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries  she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/where-art-prayer-come-together/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T183643Z
UID:10000896-1743188400-1743262200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Heartfelt Healing: A Retreat for Compassionate Caregivers
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 a retreat designed specifically for caregivers seeking some rest and renewal. This retreat offers a serene space for those who selflessly support others\, to recharge and reflect. Based on Sr. Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion work\, we will use guided meditation\, small group discussion\, prayer\, and times of reflective silence as we focus on compassion to others as well as ourselves. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a professional caregiver or supporting a loved one\, this retreat is designed to help you replenish your spirit\, foster deep connections\, rediscover the joy in your role\, and prepare you to continue your important work with renewed compassion. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \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/heartfelt-healing-a-retreat-for-compassionate-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T180128Z
UID:10000894-1743174000-1743260400@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. S. 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\nPlease register by March 21. \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\n*Read 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-2/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T180109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T150932Z
UID:10000889-1743084000-1743087600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:The Holy in Poetry—Exploring How the Poet Conveys the Divine (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\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. April is national poetry month\, so embark with us on a four week series exploring how the divine shines through poetry. Poetry selections will include writings from poets such as Mary Oliver\, John O’Donohue\, Hafiz\, and René Maria Rilke.  \n\n\n\nPoetry is the deification of reality. —Edith Sitwell \n\n\n\nGod is the perfect poet. —Robert Browning \n\n\n\nEvery single soul is a poem. —Michael Franti \n\n\n\nPlease register for the series by March 24. \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\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-week-1-of-4/
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:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T180026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T214627Z
UID:10000893-1743015600-1743087600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:A Bread Retreat: Celebrating God’s Presence and Love
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is currently full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for our waiting list in case of cancellation. \n\n\n\nFrom God’s providing manna in the wilderness to Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves\, bread is used in Scriptures as a sign of God’s presence and bountiful love. Join us for a Bread Retreat that will provide a window into God’s love for us shared at our daily table\, and in the Eucharist. Experience the joy of kneading\, shaping and baking of dough with quiet time for prayer and sharing. Hear God’s invitation for us to be “eucharist” for one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Month Date. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Loretta McGuire\n\n\n\nSister Loretta’s ministries have involved taking care of the Benedictine community\, enabling the Sisters to engage in their respective ministries. She cooked for the Sisters at various convents\, and at Lillis High School\, Kansas City\, for the students\, faculty and staff. She trained as a professional hair stylist and served as a medical social worker. She is the monastery’s volunteer coordinator and can frequently be found baking bread or other delicious treats. She has served on the community senate and a number of committees.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/bread-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20240718T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z
UID:10000518-1742992200-1742994000@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on Zoom for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer and meditation\, using the guidelines of the Centering Prayer method. No experience required\, instruction will be provided. May this time of sharing silence bring peace in the midst of your day! Please register by calling and giving us your email to send a link to join us. \n\n\n\nThe 4th Wednesday of each month.   If you want to join but don’t have access to zoom\, we can accommodate you at our center.  Please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jana Gowan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana is the newest Keeler Women’s Center volunteer but not new to the Centering Prayer Method. She is a trained spiritual director who specializes in contemplative prayer and discernment practices. She also facilitates the Retreat in Daily Life/Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She currently resides in Oklahoma and is an oblate inquirer at Mount St. Scholastica.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n        \n        	Step 1 of 3\n        	 \n            \n                33%\n            \n                        \n					LinkedInThis 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/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: In English,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T175959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T174925Z
UID:10000888-1742463000-1742486400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Sabbath on the Lenten Journey—Experience God Through the Creative Expression of Collage
DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, we must cancel this retreat. Hopefully we will be able to offer it at a later date. \n\n\n\nArt can be a form of prayer—a process to center ourselves and open up to experience God. In this experiential retreat we’ll create sacred collage using mixed media\, incorporating images\, words\, decorative paper\, stamped prints\, and embellishments. Reflection questions will include “How did I experience the creative process?” and “What does my art speak to me of the sacred?” Our focus is the process\, not the product\, so one need not be an accomplished artist\, but simply be willing to play and engage with the materials.  \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\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Martin\n\n\n\nLisa is a spiritual companion\, quilter\, sewer\, and crafter. She works in public health and lives in a 100-year-old airplane bungalow with her cat\, Paisley. 
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sacred-collage-sabbath-on-the-lenten-journey-experience-god-through-creative-expression/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T175918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183523Z
UID:10000828-1741690800-1741694400@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Lectio with Sunday Scriptures (6-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\n“Listen carefully\, my child\, to the instructions of your master\, and incline the ear of your heart.” The Rule of St. Benedict\, Prologue \n\n\n\nThe liturgical season of Lent gives us the opportunity to listen more closely and more deeply with the ear of our hearts. Please join us for this opportunity for a slow\, contemplative praying of the Scriptures. We will meet weekly and spend time listening\, reflecting and responding to the Sunday gospels of Lent. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the series by March 7. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries  she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/lenten-lectio-with-sunday-scriptures-week-1-of-6/
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:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T171929Z
UID:10000827-1741341600-1741359600@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Mandalas
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\nWhile we know many types of prayer such as spiritual reading\, lectio divina\, liturgies\, and contemplative prayer\, few people are aware of praying with the spiritual art of the mandala. This Contemplative Mandala workshop introduces a method of prayer that is—as all prayer is—relational\, healing\, and insightful. One need not know how to draw\, for all that becomes in the created piece is the work of the Spirit. The Contemplative Mandala reveals the beauty of our inner being. This prayer art method was introduced to Sharon on a silent retreat and since then has remained a deeply personal experience of intimacy with the Spirit through the years. You are invited to explore the mandala art prayer in the sacred space of the Sophia Center. \n\n\n\nPlease register by February 28. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Highberger\n\n\n\nSharon Highberger is a spiritual director and retired chaplain in Topeka\, Ks. She is commissioned by Contemplative Outreach to teach centering prayer and is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison. In her book\, Dancing with Depression\, she writes of her spiritual recovery from clinical depression.
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-mandalas/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175816
CREATED:20241206T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T032557Z
UID:10000784-1741287600-1741291200@www.mountosb.org
SUMMARY:Praying the Lenten Scriptures (6-week series)
DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions will give you the opportunity to pray the Sunday Scriptures of Lent with others. Using techniques such as centering prayer\, lectio divina\, and guided meditation\, we will listen with the ear of our hearts for inspiration from the readings\, from the Spirit\, and from one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 3. \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\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Kay Whitacre\n\n\n\nMary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University.  After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005\, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently\, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision\, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.  
URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/praying-the-lenten-scriptures-week-1-of-6/
LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom
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