RETIRO DE SILENCIO

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

"Adviento significa venida." Es el tiempo en que los cristianos nos preparamos para la venida del Señor. Se dice que el Antiguo Testamento fue el gran tiempo de espera y […]

C.S. LEWIS: Pray-er and Teacher of Prayer—ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM

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

How does a boy who gave up Christianity because of God’s failure to answer prayers for a dying mother become a best-selling Christian teacher of prayer? Come to our C. S. Lewis […]

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Lessons From The Rule of St. Benedict

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

A retreat designed for those in positions of leadership in non-profit organizations: -Parish Administrators -Directors of Religious Education -School principals -Pastors -Foundation Executives -Healthcare leaders -Board members -Those who aspire […]

SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP: Dancing Words of Love

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

Without gestures and actions, it is challenging to love well.  Come explore the movements and gestures that might define a whole new personal sacred place where you can dwell with […]

DISCERNMENT IN DAILY LIFE

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 […]

PILARES INDISPENSABLES PARA QUE TU MATRIMONIO (en espanol)

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

El libro el Cantar de los Cantares en su capítulo 2 dice "Mi Amado es para mí, y yo para mi Amado". El retiro está basado en esta premisa de […]

DANTE: Spiritual Theologian and Guide

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

The Divine Comedy is simultaneously one of the greatest poems ever written as well as one of the most profound presentations of the spiritual life, containing a well-developed and robust spiritual theology. Using […]

HEALING OUR WOUNDS: Forgiveness in the Spiritual Life

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

We give them, we suffer them, and our bodies hold on to them for years: Wounds.  We can imprison ourselves in them and wither emotionally for far too long without […]

DESERT WISDOM ON THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY—ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM

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

The practical and contemplative wisdom of the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert is part of the spiritual heritage of all Christians.  In this workshop we will focus on their […]

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

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

Our retreat for survivors of suicide loss welcomes anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. In our time together, we will celebrate the lives of those we have […]

DEALING WITH DEATH

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

Death is never easy. We all struggle to make sense of it. It is difficult to process because we aren’t designed to die. We were designed to live at peace […]

UPCOMING RETREATS

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UPCOMING RETREATS
UPCOMING RETREATS

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find

knock and the door will open to you.

Matthew 7:7