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 in them.  (St. Benedict’s Rule: Chapter 53, Translation by Judith Sutera, OSB)

Benedictine retreat centers strive to ensure our guests have nothing to worry about.

• No meals to cook
• No laundry to wash
• No prayers to memorize
• No politics to debate
• No snow to shovel
• No people to please
• No toilets to clean
• No goals to achieve
• No wounds to hide
• No theology to affirm
• No television to watch
• No obligation to socialize
• No bed to make
• No dog to walk
• No speeches to give
• No emotions to deny
• No beliefs to accept
• No lawn to mow
• No grades to earn
• No boss to please
• No litter box to cleanNo meetings to Zoom

Thank you to all the employees, volunteers, oblates, donors, friends, and community members who support our retreat ministries with prayers, wisdom, hospitality, and love.
Thanks for nothing, it means everything!