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# The ABRC

The Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Pray Like a Monk](https://www.theabrc.org/reflections/) - Tim Oberholzer, Spirit Center, Cottonwood, Idaho shares these reflections on the peace you can find at a Benedictine retreat center All guests who arrive should be received as Christ, because he will say: “I was a stranger and you took me in” (Matt 25:35). … The greatest care should be shown in the reception of
- [America at 250: A Benedictine Call to Renewal](https://www.theabrc.org/america-at-250-a-benedictine-call-to-renewal/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we are invited not only to celebrate our history, but also to reflect on the kind of nation we are becoming and how that compares with our deepest
- [Summer Wisdom in the Benedictine Tradition](https://www.theabrc.org/summer-wisdom-in-the-benedictine-tradition/) - June, much loved by children as a time when school is out and the summer stretches out as possibility. As adults, the long days of June invite us into a quieter kind of wisdom. At the summer solstice, light stretches almost beyond measure, lingering into the evening as if creation itself does not want to
- [Nothing can be good . . .](https://www.theabrc.org/nothing-can-be-good/) - Thanks for Nothing by Tim Oberholzer, Spirit Center, Cottonwood, Idaho All guests who arrive should be received as Christ, because he will say: “I was a stranger and you took me in” (Matt 25:35). … The greatest care should be shown in the reception of the poor and travelers, because Christ is received more specially
- [Summer: Time for Spiritual Growth](https://www.theabrc.org/summer-time-for-spiritual-growth/) - Summer is excellent time to take a bit of time to reflect on your journey - to see what is growing and what might need some tending to in your prayer life.
- [A Benedictine Retreat: Alone in Stillness](https://www.theabrc.org/a-benedictine-retreat-alone-in-stillness/) - Father Thomas Leitner, OSB, Administrator of St. Benedictine Center in Schuyler, Nebraska shared these reflections in their Spring 2019 Newsletter. It is a good reminder of our need to "go apart and rest." The Danish philosopher of religion Søren Kierkegaard write: "As my prayer became more and more devout and interior, there was less and
- [Sustaining Lectio Divina, Part 3 of 3](https://www.theabrc.org/sustaining-lectio-divina/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.19.18″]This blog is Part 3 of a series by Sam Rahberg, Director of the Benedictine Center, St. Paul, MN, and first appeared on the website of the Benedictine Center. The School of Lectio Divina is at the heart of the Benedictine Center of St.
- [“Be silent and listen.”  (Rule of Benedict - Chapter 6)](https://www.theabrc.org/be-silent-and-listen-rule-of-benedict-chapter-6/) - Sister Carol Falkner, Director of Benedict Inn, Beech Grove, Indiana, shares these personal reflections on the Benedictine value of silence. Silence elicits different responses from different people. Some love the thought of silence, others are frightened by it and still others think it is a waste of time. Actually, all three responses carry a truth
- [Prayer And Community: Benedictine Spirituality (Part 2 Of 3)](https://www.theabrc.org/prayer-and-community-benedictine-spirituality-part-2-of-3/) - This blog is Part 2 of a series by Sam Rahberg, Director of the Benedictine Center, St. Paul, MN, and first appeared on the website of the Benedictine Center. Benedictine Center. Prayer and community, according to monastic scholar Fr. Columba Stewart OSB, are the two central disciplines of Benedictine life. PRAYING THE PSALMS Thirteen of seventy-two chapters in
- [Core Values of Benedictine Spirituality](https://www.theabrc.org/core-values-of-benedictine-spirituality/) - This blog is by Sam Rahberg, Director of the Benedictine Center, St. Paul, MN, and first appeared on the website of the Benedictine Center. Benedictine spirituality offers an important voice in our world today, a voice which informs our praying, living and discerning. It is one among many schools that speak to contemporary hearts, yet
- [Membership has its benefits](https://www.theabrc.org/membership-has-its-benefits/) - In May the Core Team met to plan the 2019 Conference and take care of other ABRC business. We want to reach out to Monasteries/Retreat Centers to invite you to be members of ABRC. There is information on joining our organization on the home page of this website, and preliminary information about the 2019 Conference
- [Starting the conversation](https://www.theabrc.org/starting-the-conversation/) - Greetings! This blog page has a dual purpose. It will be a place for information about our organization between meetings -- updates from your leadership team and the like. It is also a place to extend the mission of our Benedictine Retreat Centers by sharing posts about the nuts and bolts of Benedictine spirituality --

## Pages

- [The Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers](https://www.theabrc.org/) - The Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers welcomes you! Are you interested in learning more about retreat opportunities in Benedictine monasteries? Contact our any of our member monasteries through theThe Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers Find a Retreat Center
- [Find a Retreat Center](https://www.theabrc.org/find-a-retreat-center/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7px|0px|55px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The ABRC Member Monasteries Are you trying to find a retreat center in your part of the United States? Keep looking down this page and you’ll find a retreat center that will touch
- [member-retreat-centers](https://www.theabrc.org/member-retreat-centers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The ABRC Member Retreat Centers Join the following monasteries in helping one another share the Benedictine gifts of prayer and peace. For information about how to become one of the ABRC member retreat centers, go to this
- [join ABRC](https://www.theabrc.org/join-abrc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Join the Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers or renew for 2025-2026!” subhead=”We help one another share our Benedictine spirituality.” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_text_align=”center” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off”
- [2027 Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2027-biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading title=”2027 Biennial Conference” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]2027 Host: Atchison Email: sophia@mountosb.org More information to come![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [2023 Biennial Conference ad](https://www.theabrc.org/2023-biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_padding=”0px||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”418.5px” custom_padding=”10px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Join us for our 2023 Biennial Conference! The Rule of Benedict provides guideposts for those seeking God in community. What deeper guidance can it give us as
- [About Us](https://www.theabrc.org/about-the-abrc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] About the Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers (ABRC) is an organization of approximately 20 member centers working together to foster the Benedictine
- [2025 Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/about-the-abrc/2025-biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ min_height=”92.5px” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” inline_fonts=”Aboreto” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our 2025 Biennial Conference:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ABRC-logo-2024-full-web.png” title_text=”ABRC logo 2024 full web” src_tablet=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ABRC-logo-2024-1.jpg” src_phone=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ABRC-logo-2024-1.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”418.5px” custom_padding=”10px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Join the ABRC and come to this life-giving conference![/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]August 2019 Conference – August 19 (travel day) – 22 (travel day) Theme: Sustaining the Gift: Benedictine Retreat Ministry[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Click here for a brochure with registration form.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Core Team](https://www.theabrc.org/core-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”2025-2027 Core Team” subhead=”Contact us with your questions and concerns. We might not know the answer — but we can suggest another member who does!” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ subhead_font=”Aboreto|700|||||||” subhead_text_align=”center” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Map of Member Retreat Centers](https://www.theabrc.org/map-of-member-retreat-centers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Map of Member Retreat Centers” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_layout=”light” min_height=”298px” custom_padding=”||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”] Suggestions on how to navigate the
- [Recommended Benedictine books](https://www.theabrc.org/recommended-benedictine-books/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Benedictine Spirituality — Reading Recommendations [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Benedict4.jpg” title_text=”Benedict4″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Looking for some reading recommendations on Benedictine spirituality?
- [History](https://www.theabrc.org/history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Twenty-Five Year Story of the ABRC[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ inline_fonts=”PT Sans,PT Sans Caption” global_colors_info=”{}”]In the beginning . . . January 1998 The seed for this organization grew out of a conversation between Sr. Mary Agnes Zinni, OSB, Prioress of St. Scholastica
- [2023 Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2023-biennial-conference-review/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”78px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-49px|auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ min_height=”425.3px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our 2023 Conference, “Embracing the Rule as a Framework for Ministry“ was held August 21 – 24, 2023.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
- [2021 Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2021-biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|27px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Hosted from Benet House Retreat Center Rock Island, IL[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px” inline_fonts=”Acme”
- [What's a Monastery Retreat Like?](https://www.theabrc.org/find-a-retreat-center/whats-a-monastery-retreat-like/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] What’s a Monastery Retreat Like? [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/St.-Placed.Welcome.sign-ed.jpg” title_text=”St. Placed.Welcome.sign ed” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sophia-Center-scaled-e1705869309382.jpg” title_text=”Sophia Center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.theabrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20160717_192020-Cullman-AL.jpg” title_text=”20160717_192020
- [2019 Biennial Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2019-biennial-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”78px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|27px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our 2019 Conference, “Sustaining the Gift: Benedictine Retreat Ministry,” was held August 19 – 22, 2019.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||” custom_padding=”40px|0|46px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left”
- [https://www.theabrc.org/benedictine-monastery-retreats](https://www.theabrc.org/benedictine-monastery-retreats/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7px|0px|55px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The ABRC Member Monasteries Looking for a retreat in your part of the United States? Keep looking down this page and you’ll find the place that will touch your spirit. They are in
- [Online Monastery Retreats](https://www.theabrc.org/online-monastery-retreats/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7px|0px|55px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Monastery Online Retreats A number of our member monasteries are now offering online retreats and discussion groups. While we’d love to have you spend time at our monasteries, we can also connect
- [Organization and Structure](https://www.theabrc.org/organization-and-structure/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers Organizational Structure and Guidelines Revised, August 2017 Article I: Purpose The Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers fosters the Benedictine charism in the ministry of retreat work and sponsors a biennial conference. This association is organized for the purpose of
- [Experience a Monastery Retreat](https://www.theabrc.org/find-a-retreat-center/experience-a-monastery-retreat/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.19.18″ title=”Experience a Monastery Retreat” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.18″]Would you like to experience a monastery retreat? If you are wanting to get away, to reflect on your life, to spend some time with God, think about a retreat at a Benedictine monastery. If you’ve never done this before —
- [2015 Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2015-conference/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”]2015 Conference In a Single Ray of Light: Creating a Community within a Kaleidoscope of Cultures August 27-30, 2015 Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center Cullman, AL 35055 Keynote Speakers: Rev. Hector J. Madrigal and Peter Denio Conference BrochureThe 2015-2017 Leadership Team[/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.101″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” fullwidth=”off” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#2ea3f2″
- [2017 Conference](https://www.theabrc.org/2017-conference/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.101″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.101″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”]2017 ABRC Conference Inside Out: Communicating the Mission at Our Retreat Centers August 21 – 24, 2017 Khoury House @ Subiaco Abbey Subiaco, AR Presenter: Sr. Lisa Maurer OSB, Mission Integration Director for Benedictine Health System in Duluth, MN Brochure/Registration Letter [/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.101″ posts_number=”18″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”on” fullwidth=”off” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#2ea3f2″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light”

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