Intensive 8-day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat

October 18-25, 2024
Saint Benedict Center,
Schuyler Nebraska
Central Time Zone

Living a contemplative life is not easy in our contemporary society. That’s why retreats can be a restorative practice, giving deep time in God’s presence nestled in community with silence, stillness, and serenity. Consider this a rendezvous of availability with God*, a place to let go of all ‘doing’ and relax in to ‘being’.

Centering Prayer sits will be offered back-to-back at the top or half hour of each hour from 7-7:30am, 9-11:30am and 2-5pm. You are encouraged to attend as many sits as you feel comfortable.

SBC is a beautiful setting with hotel-like accommodations. Private rooms, all meals and programing are provided. The grounds provide space for walking and connecting with nature, Stations of the Cross, a labyrinth and art to contemplate.

Cost $840.
Save $25.00 by paying with check

It is suggested you have a least a six month Centering Prayer practice and attendance at a couple of 3-day silent retreats (or longer) as a prerequisite to attend an 8-day retreat.

Registration:
~Paying through PayPal: Submit payment and send an email to cathy.c@cox.net with the following information: name, address, phone, email, explanation of your Centering Prayer practice (length -months and/or years of practice and experience in silent retreats).

~Paying by check: Send $815. check to Cathy Mann Christiansen 8415 North 52nd Ave, Omaha NE 68152. Email Cathy when check is sent, include information listed above. Payment must be received by Oct. 1st.

*This phase is used in the video, Tending the Fire Within, James Finley (YouTube -10 min. talk)