RETIRO de ADVIENTO

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 […]

MONASTIC EVANGELIZATION IN THE MODERN WORLD

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

Christian monasticism was almost extinguished during the secularizing frenzy of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars that followed. Beginning in the early nineteenth century men and women rediscovered the […]

CHRISTMAS AT VALYERMO

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

On the Solemnity of Christmas we first contemplate the mystery of the Word becoming Flesh. The liturgical celebration at the Abbey starts with First Vespers on Christmas Eve and ends […]

NEW YEAR RETREAT: The Spirituality of Saint Benedict and His Disciples

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

In the early sixth century the monk we have come to know as “Benedict” wrote a rule for monasteries that has been in continuous use for more than fifteen hundred […]

BEGINNING AGAIN

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

In His Divine Providence, God made provision for beginnings in our lives.  Birthdays, anniversaries, seasons, cycles – all examples of beginnings.  The month of January brings with it the opportunity […]

MID-WINTER DANCE WORKSHOP: Dancing into the Promise

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

No matter how challenging or dark the path may be before us, God’s promise of the Good and the Light lays just ahead. With a blessed heart and sharp eye, […]

LENTEN SILENT RETREAT—- SOLD OUT

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

During these days of silence at the monastery, the whole Church begins the sacred season of Lent. Short reflections will be offered daily with a special emphasis on the traditional […]

THE HEALING POWER OF FAITH: Jesus as Our Therapist——-SOLD OUT

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

The way we do deal with our suffering is the most important determinant of the quality of our lives. It is difficult to learn to deal with suffering in a […]

RETIRO DE CUARESMA

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

La Cuaresma es el tiempo litúrgico de conversión, que la Iglesia marca para prepararnos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y de […]

SACRED TRIDUUM —–SOLD OUT

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

The Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the liturgical cycle of the Church. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this sacred liturgy beginning on Holy Thursday […]

SPRING ARTISTS’ RETREAT——-SOLD OUT

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 […]

MARÍA, ROSA MÍSTICA

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

Este retiro se centrará en la figura de la Santísima Virgen María, Rosa Mística. Nos acercaremos a ella a través de los ojos de los místicos, así como del Catecismo, […]

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