Guided Meditation: The Potter, Shaped & Reshaped (Zoom)
March 1, 2023 | Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation based on the
November 1, 2022
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Program Offerings
A Message from Sister Carol Ann Petersen, March 1, 2023
As we enter the Lenten season, we all have unique paths to traverse. Like Jesus, we seek the guidance of the Spirit as we enter into our own personal deserts, filled with temptations and challenges. Without that holy guidance, we can quickly lose our way, even to the point of forgetting our destination.
As the snow and ice begin to melt and make way for more sunshine, green sprouts, and growing buds, we are reminded that there is something beyond dark days and difficulties. God’s creation speaks to us of the coming renewal of life.
As we pass through these 40 days, may we all grow in our practice of calling upon the Holy Spirit to constantly show us the way, to lead us from darkness into the light of the resurrection, the eternal destination we are all called to.
Be always assured of our prayerful support.
S. Carol Ann Petersen, OSB
Director
Sophia Center
PLEASE NOTE: We ask all guests to use their best judgment and if they are experiencing COVID-like symptoms, to please be tested and/or refrain from coming on retreat out of respect for other retreatants and staff. While masks are not required, we will have them on hand for anyone who wishes to wear one. We will continue to monitor our county COVID numbers.
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2023
Contemplative Music & Prayer (Facebook)
March 1 | released Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each
November 3, 2022
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Zentangle Experience (on-site)
March 1-2, 2023 | Option 1: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.; Option 2: Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., CST Facilitated by S. Patricia Seipel, OSB Cost:
November 5, 2022
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Souljourners Spiritual Formation Program Inquiry Session
March 16, 2023 | Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST, via Zoom (Sessions offered monthly, through May. Days and times vary.) Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S.
November 7, 2022
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Coffee & Silence (on-site)
March 23, 2023 | Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit
November 9, 2022
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Living Harmoniously: Exploring Benedictine Spirituality through Music and Poetry (on-site)
WAITING LIST ONLY March 24-25, 2023 | Friday 7:00 p.m.—Saturday 3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by S. Susan Barber, OSB, and Renee BhatiaCost: $140 (includes one-night
November 11, 2022
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Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer Silent Retreat (on-site)
WAITING LIST ONLY March 28-30, 2023 | Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.—Thursday, noon, CDT Facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr and Rev. Dennie Oades, trained presenters of centering
November 13, 2022
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Guided Meditation: Promise Keeping (Zoom)
April 5, 2023 | Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation based on the
November 1, 2022
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Contemplative Music & Prayer (Facebook)
April 5 | released Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each
November 2, 2022
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Triduum Retreat (on-site)
WAITING LIST ONLY April 6-9, 2023 | Holy Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – Easter Sunday, 1:00 p.m. CDT facilitated by staffCost: $270 Registration is limited. The
November 3, 2022
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Good Friday Centering Prayer Silent Retreat (Zoom)
April 7 | Friday, 9:00-4:00 p.m. CDT facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr, trained presenter of centering prayer and member of Contemplative Outreach, founded by Fr.
November 5, 2022
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Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables (on-site)
April 11-12 | Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.-Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., CDT facilitated by Bernadette GravesCost: $175 (includes private room, meals, and 2 follow-up Zoom sessions) Registration limited
November 7, 2022
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Catholic Women’s Retreat: Mercy, Healing, and Hope (on-site)
April 16, 2023 | Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CDT A Bilingual Retreat in Spanish & Englishfacilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre and Karla MelgarSuggested offering: $35
November 9, 2022
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Retiro de Mujeres Católicas
Domingo 16 de abril del 2023 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CDT Un retiro bilingüe en español e inglésfacilitado por Mary Kay Whitacre y Karla MelgarOferta
November 9, 2022
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Touching the Sacred Through Poetry: Poetry as Sacred Leisure (on-site)
WAITING LIST ONLY April 19-21, 2023 | Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. —Friday, 3:00 p.m., CDT facilitated by Judith Valente and Lisa BregerCost: $240 Registration is limited.
November 10, 2022
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12-Step Centering Prayer (Zoom)
April 22, 2023 | Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., CST, with a break for lunch facilitated by Sharon HighbergerCost: $25 This workshop offers a simple meditation
November 11, 2022
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Souljourners Spiritual Formation Program Inquiry Session
April 22, 2023 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST, on-site (Sessions offered monthly, through May. Days and times vary.) Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary
November 13, 2022
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Coffee & Silence (on-site)
April 25, 2023 | Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit
November 14, 2022
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Clay and Fire (on-site)
WAITING LIST ONLY April 28-30, 2023 | Friday, 7:00 p.m.—Sunday, 2:00 p.m., CDT facilitated by Sr. Alberta HermannCost: $280 (includes room, meals, and supplies)2 openings
November 21, 2022
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Guided Meditation: Mary, Mother of Jesus (Zoom)
May 3, 2023 | Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation based on the
November 1, 2022
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Contemplative Music & Prayer (Facebook)
May 3 | released Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each
November 3, 2022
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Mary and Mary: Getting to Know Them Better Through Art (on-site)
CANCELLED: May 4, 2023 | Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT facilitated by Rev. Mary DonovanCost: $90 (materials and lunch included) The day will begin reintroducing
November 5, 2022
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Coffee & Silence (on-site)
May 12, 2023 | Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit
November 7, 2022
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Souljourners Spiritual Formation Program Inquiry Session
May 16, 2023 | Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CST, via Zoom Souljourners Inquiry Sessionfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is an in-person, three-year spiritual
November 9, 2022
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