Saint Andrew’s Abbey

Using the German Catholic priest and theologian Johann Metz’s book Poverty of Spirit, this retreat will look into the meaning and significance of ‘poverty of spirit.’ We will examine the importance of the themes of Incarnation, the various shapes of poverty, and especially what it means to become human as the essence of true spiritual […]

St. Luke, Rembrandt, and Henri Nouwen are our human guides as we examine and discern the different spiritual states revealed in Holy Scripture's parable of The Prodigal Son. Art, writing, and personal experience combine to help us realize the broader implications of this narrative and how they apply to our lives. Careful attention to art, […]

The Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the Church's liturgical cycle. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this sacred liturgy, beginning on Holy Thursday and concluding on Easter Sunday. (Since this time is rooted in silence and reflection, we ask that you plan to arrive in sufficient time to be settled […]

Este retiro explorará qué es la pureza de corazón y cómo podemos esforzarnos por alcanzarla de manera más perfecta, contemplándola a través de la perspectiva de los Corazones de Jesús y María. Reflexionaremos sobre la vida, las palabras y el ejemplo de nuestro Señor y de la Virgen María en su búsqueda inquebrantable de la […]

       This retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to experience the colors and beauty of the high desert in the monastery setting. Escape the stress of daily life while deepening a spiritual vision in your art. Presenter: GREGORY MICHAEL HERNANDEZ is a […]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, CCC 2003 tells us that “Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to Christians by the Holy Spirit to be powerful channels of God’s love and redeeming presence in the world. Whether extraordinary or ordinary, charisms are to be used in charity or service to build up the […]

Do you long for a few days of emotional and spiritual tranquility? Are you looking for a few moments of silence in your life? Do you need to be alone with the Lord through meditation and contemplation? If this is what your heart desires, we invite you to our silent retreat in the small oasis […]

  This preached retreat is for the oblates of St. Andrew's Abbey or anyone interested in Benedictine spirituality. The focus is the Rule of St. Benedict and the liturgy of Pentecost.   Presenters: Monks of Valyermo    *If the event is listed as sold out, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a […]

            A Call to Catholic artists to use their gifts to bring his light into the world. This retreat will guide the artist into a reflection of their lives to see where they are on the journey.  It will present the strong foundation of the Church’s teachings as well as […]

      Another way to say Christ in all His glory is to say Christ in all His beauty. An experience of Christ through beauty awakens faith or fortifies it to a deeper surety. God allows us to see breathtaking beauty in nature. David Clayton proposes that “the aims for the supernatural transformation of […]

This retreat provides a unique opportunity to pray with the Word of God and film.  Movies are stories that reflect our common human experience and the gift of relationships.  When we bring our faith into conversation with movies, we can be inspired to be more authentically human.      Cinema Divina is based on the ancient practice […]