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March 20, 2010

Topic: The Life of St. Benedict

Much is written these days about the spirituality St. Benedict lived and taught. Just who is this influential person and saint? We will explore some of the specifics of his life as given to us in the Dialogues of St. Gregory and learn more about his life, legend, and spiritual legacy.

Presenter: Sister Karen Joseph, OSB, has served in Benedictine community leadership for many years and has also been involved in committees on the international level within the Benedictine Order. She has given retreats and workshops in Benedictine spirituality throughout North America and is currently working in the Spirituality Ministry of the Ferdinand Benedictines.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

April 24, 2010

Topic: Living in the Present Moment

Spiritual masters throughout the ages have pointed to the need to live in the present moment in order to live a balanced, healthy life. How present are you? Many of us spend much of our time and energy reliving the past or anticipating the future. In doing so, we miss the gift that God gives us in the present. Come and spend time in the “here and now” and learn some simple ways to be more present in your daily life.

Presenter: Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

August 21, 2010

Topic: Managing Your Stress

Stress is with us all the time. It adds challenges and opportunities to our lives. However, too much stress can seriously affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Since stress is unique and personal, it is good to learn to recognize what the symptoms of negative stress are in your life and to explore and experience ways to use your stress for positive results. Discover what it means to manage your stress before it manages you.

Presenter: Sister Jane Will, OSB, is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is also a spiritual director and is trained in religious formation and education. She is currently subprioress for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

September 18, 2010

Topic: Listening and Responding to the Wisdom of Your Body

Our bodies often know the issues to which we need to pay attention before our intellect does. Learn several methods to listen to the wisdom of your body and discover areas of potential growth. Then, explore ways to respond to the needs of your body and to integrate body, mind, and spirit so that you may find wholeness in life.

Presenter: Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, is a music minister and director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She is pursuing a master’s degree in theology with a concentration in liturgical studies at the University of Notre Dame. She has presented workshops on topics such as balance in life, stress, prayer, Benedictine spirituality, and healing.

Sister Teresa Gunter, OSB, serves as youth minister at St. Anthony Parish in Evansville. She has been involved in teaching and youth ministry for nearly 20 years. She attended Advanced Massage Therapy School in Louisville in 2007-2008 and appreciates the healing effects that massage has on individuals.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

October 16, 2010

Topic: Inner Peace: Staying Sane Amidst Turmoil

St. Benedict described a way of life that was rooted in reality with a constant focus on seeking God. Explore the wisdom of the Rule of Benedict and learn how to put on the mindset of moderation, balance, and peace. We will offer concrete tools for integrating Gospel values – a framework for personal reflection and a way to take small but significant steps toward a more peaceful life. The morning will include lecture with time for reflection and sharing and time to walk or sit quietly with the concepts presented. This workshop is for those who earnestly seek to live a more integrated life.

Presenter: Sister Barbara Lynn Schmitz, OSB, is currently director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She served as a pastoral associate in Evansville prior to this position. She has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame and a certification in pastoral ministry.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

November 13, 2010

Topic: Art and Soul: Art as a Prayer Form

Have you ever marveled at the beauty of God’s creation? The world around us can cause us to stand in awe of God’s wonderful works. God’s creativity, which we witness everyday, invites us to use our own God-given creativity. This experiential workshop will focus on answering God’s call to be creative through the use of visual art. Participants will learn, discuss, and practice ways to strengthen their relationship with God through art. This workshop is designed for artists and non-artists. The only requirement is a desire to deepen one’s relationship with God. Materials will be provided. Comfortable dress is recommended.

Presenter: Sister Briana Elisabeth Craddock, OSB, has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Louisville and is a licensed professional counseling associate in Kentucky. She is currently employed as a school-based therapist for Seven Counties Services in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She has also worked as an art and religion teacher and librarian at Resurrection School in Evansville. She regularly uses the visual arts as a prayer form.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

January 15, 2011

Topic: Grieving Our Losses

Loss comes in many forms – the death of a loved one, life-threatening illness, separation or divorce, an accident, unemployment, and the list goes on. In a loss, we feel something has been taken from us, and grief is our reaction and response. In this workshop we will explore ways to neither minimize nor maximize loss, but to see it as a journey and grief as a process.

Presenter: Sister Kathryn Huber, OSB, is a team member of the Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She is a spiritual director, leads retreats and workshops, and is involved globally with women Benedictine communities. She holds graduate degrees in spirituality and education, including a study semester in the Holy Land. Previously she served as federation president, prioress, retreat minister, principal, and teacher.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

February 19, 2011

Topic: Marriage as a Process

What did you pack for your marriage journey? Marriage is a process, and the day you say “I do” is only the beginning of that life-long process. You are always becoming married. Explore some of the attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions you “packed” to take with you on your journey of marriage. These may be obvious to you but totally unknown to your spouse and may create unclear expectations in your marriage. The workshop is for married and engaged couples. It will include presentation of family of origin, Meyers- Briggs Type Indicator material, individual and couple reflection, and group interaction when appropriate.

Presenter: Barbara McDonald is the creator and lead facilitator of Mustard Seeds workshops and retreats. She has over 20 years of experience in marriage and family ministry. She is a past executive director of the Center for Family Ministries in the Archdiocese of Louisville and past president of National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM). She has a master’s degree with a concentration in family systems. She is a certified trainer for NACFLM Family Ministry Leadership Institute and is also certified in Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) testing.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

March 19, 2011

Topic: Holy? Me? Nourishing Our Relationship with God Through Prayer

Do you desire a deeper and closer friendship with God? Do you realize that God longs to have a close relationship with you? Prayer is the natural result of a person’s belief in God, and prayer leads one to a life of wholeness and holiness. In this retreat we will focus on personal prayer as a way of deepening our relationship with God, with self, with one another, and with all creation.

Presenter: Sister Kathryn Huber, OSB, is a team member of the Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She is a spiritual director, leads retreats and workshops, and is involved globally with women Benedictine communities. She holds graduate degrees in spirituality and education, including a study semester in the Holy Land. Previously she served as federation president, prioress, retreat minister, principal, and teacher.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

April 16, 2011

Topic: Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary

Have you ever taken a journey through the Mysteries of the Rosary? Meditating on each mystery can be an enriching and rewarding experience – an experience of lectio, a slow, contemplative reading. During this program on the Saturday before Holy Week, we will pray about and meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries. Using this meditation practice whenever you pray the Rosary can enrich your spiritual life and enable you to enter more deeply into the liturgy of each feast during the Church year.

Presenter: Sister Madonna Helmer, OSB, has been a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict for 54 years. She is a music teacher and accompanist and has a master’s degree in music from Catholic University of America.

A breakfast snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Cost: $45 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

Includes all applicable taxes.