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For 150 years now, we have existed to praise God in our daily cycle of prayer and work, welcome guests, educate future priests, and share the Gospel. Learn More Monastic Vocations GuestsVisitors Conception Seminary College 2024 Encountering Christ Retreats Benedictine Spirituality Our Benedictine Retreats draw from more than 1500 years of wisdom in the Benedictine tradition and are rooted in the principles outlined by St. Benedict in his Holy Rule . Just as a monk orders his day around the Work of God, our Encountering Christ Benedictine retreats have a specific format and structure. On these retreats, you can expect: A consistent and stable retreat schedule and experience Four conferences given by a monk, intended to lead the retreatant to encounter Christ Participation in the Divine Office and Mass with the monastic community Specific times for personal prayer and lectio divina Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation Silence and a technology fast” A rural and beautiful environment and the opportunity to walk the grounds Download 2024 Encountering Christ Retreats information here. View all Retreats Creative Ways to Give Leave a lasting legacy to Conception Abbey and Seminary College and support our work of prayer and service to the Church by making a planned gift with Conception Abbey. Our planned giving office can help answer your questions about the various ways you can give and our planned giving website is full of useful information to get you started! Feel free to contact us at (660) 944-2825 if you have any questions. Start Today Support Our Ministry In donating to the Benedictines of Conception Abbey, your reach could go far. Your donations help educate future priests and bring Christ to those we minister to in our various works. Consider donating securely online today! Donate Today News 07 May Morning Rain Cleared For Abbey Trails 2024 The annual Abbey Trails 5K Run / 2-Mile walk brought guests from near and far to Conception Abbey on Saturday, May 4 to celebrate health and wellness. Morning rain cleared... 30 Apr Encountering Christ Retreats Q+A In January, the Abbey Guest Center offered its first Encountering Christ retreat. These silent retreats will be offered consistently throughout the year with weekend retreats for men and weekends for... Calendar May 12 Sun 10:30 am Sunday Eucharist Sunday Eucharist May 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Print Friendly May 17 Fri all-day Encountering Christ Women’s Retreat Encountering Christ Women’s Retreat May 17 – May 19 all-day Retreat led by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB Our Benedictine Retreats draw from more than 1500 years of wisdom in the Benedictine tradition and are rooted in the principles outlined by St. Benedict in his Holy… May 19 Sun 10:30 am Sunday Eucharist Sunday Eucharist May 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Print Friendly May 24 Fri all-day Calligraphy: Lettering the Word ... Calligraphy: Lettering the Word ... May 24 – May 27 all-day Introduction to the use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina. Daily Lectio sessions. Throughout the weekend the retreatants will learn the Foundational hand (based on 10th century Carolingian script) using a felt-tipped calligraphy… all-day Encountering Christ Men’s Retreat Encountering Christ Men’s Retreat May 24 – May 26 all-day Retreat led by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB Our Benedictine Retreats draw from more than 1500 years of wisdom in the Benedictine tradition and are rooted in the principles outlined by St. Benedict in his Holy… View Calendar Print Friendly Resources Blog News Calendar Tower Topics Library Online Spiritual Journey Program of Protection Credible Allegations Contact Phone: (660) 944-3100 Fax: (660) 944-2811 communications@conception.edu 37174 State Highway VV PO Box 501 Conception, MO 64433 Get Directions Connect Email Sign-Up © 2024 Conception Abbey. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Web Design in Kansas City by KC Web...