SPRING ARTISTS’ RETREAT 2023

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

This retreat is open to artists at all levels including beginners. Photographers, sculptors and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high desert […]

PRIESTS’ RETREAT: Keepers of the “Divine Dream”…

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

...for us, for our people, and for our world.  The centerpiece for this retreat will be Pope Francis' book:  Let us Dream: The Path to a Better Future.  (This retreat is […]

THE MUSIC OF SAINT HILDEGARD OF BINGEN

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

St Hildegard was highly gifted by the Lord. Among her many gifts was music. In this one-day retreat, we will look at some of Hildegard’s music and her vision of […]

THE EUCHARIST AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 2023

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

This retreat will explore how the Eucharist opens our eyes to the sufferings of this world and gives us hope to challenge the structures of injustice, confident in God’s promises. […]

PENTECOST RETREAT- SOLD OUT

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

This preached retreat is for oblates of St. Andrew's Abbey or anyone interested in Benedictine spirituality. The focus for the retreat is the Rule of St. Benedict and the liturgy […]

IN THE SPIRIT OF AA: A Twelve-Step Retreat

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

Spend a weekend getting back to the key that unlocks the 12-Steps for those who follow them. We will take slightly different approach to these conventional steps and traditions. Recovery […]

The Transformative Power of Story

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

Our modern culture places a high value on non-fiction, deeming it to be the “reality,” while largely minimizing or dismissing the rich source of meaning that can be found in […]

DISCERNMENT IN DAILY LIFE 2023- SOLD OUT

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

Discernment is an essential theme in the spiritual life. As we progress through our life, we constantly need to make practical decisions within the context of our values. These values […]

CINEMA DIVINA RETREAT

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

Cinema Divina uses the form of Lectio Divina with film. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and conversation to dive deeper into our story and recognize our call. This […]

THE HEALING POWER OF GOD- SOLD OUT

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

God has not abandoned us in our weakness, struggle, or sickness. The Lord has promised that he will be with us always. Scripture tells us that Jesus, “sent them out […]

BENEDICTINE SPIRITUALITY- SOLD OUT

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

The Rule of Benedict emphasizes two forms of prayer, in particular: the Liturgy of the Hours and Lectio Divina. Benedict presupposes, without legislating, that monastics enter into silent prayer within […]

DIVINIZATION/THEOSIS: The Ancient Tradition of Transformation in Christ

Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United States

Also available via Zoom The notion of “divinization” has traditionally been associated with Eastern Christian spiritual theology, particularly the Byzantine understandings of the sacraments and spiritual progress. In this workshop, […]

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