Calendar of Retreats

The Cross and Spiritual Exercises: Journeying Home to the Father’s Love

Given by Fr. Jacob Stronach, O.S.B., and Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, O.S.B.

A day of Lenten recollection at Mount Angel Abbey’s Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center.

Begin this Lent by journeying home to the Father’s Love at Mount Angel Abbey and be immersed in the liturgy, Mass, spiritual conferences, prayer and reflection. Lent is a turning toward God, a reconciliation and strengthening of our relationship with him; it is our return, the “return of the Prodigal Children” through the Way of the Cross and spiritual practices. The Way of the Cross, however, is enveloped in the greater mystery of the Father’s love, as illustrated in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. A great way to begin the Lenten journey to Calvary and ultimately towards the joy of the Easter Resurrection and the heart of God’s love.

To register, please email or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $25.00 – Includes conferences and lunch; Holy Mass; and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Please bring your Bible and rosary.

My Grace is Enough for You
Saint Paul’s Teaching on Suffering and Grace

A women’s silent retreat, presented by Fr. Pius X Harding, O.S.B.

This weekend retreat explores several themes from the writings of Saint Paul, including: weakness vs. failure, participating in the sufferings of Christ and his victory of the cross, and divine adoption. Four conferences will be offered along with full participation in the liturgical prayers of the monastic community, meals in the Abbey’s new guesthouse refectory, time for quiet reflection, and the availability of the sacrament of Penance.

Fr. Pius X is a monk of Mount Angel for over 30 years. He is the Abbey Guest Master, retreat director, and spiritual director.

Please note: Space available for this retreat has been filled. If you would like to be placed on a wait list, please email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy

Holy Week-Easter Retreat:
“The Glory of the Passion and Resurrection”

With Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, Abbot Peter Eberle, OSB, & Br. Louis de Montfort, OSB

Come and experience the glory, beauty and mystery of Holy Week, Triduum and Easter. Become immersed in the Paschal Mystery of Christ through the Liturgy, Scripture and theology while being guided by a different Benedictine monk each day of the retreat.

Recommended reading: “Awesome Glory: Resurrection in Scripture, Liturgy and Theology” by Abbot Jeremy Driscoll

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $395 single occupancy and $595 double occupancy.

End of Retreat

*The Divine Office prayers and Mass take place in the Abbey church

The First Women Disciples of the Resurrection

A women’s silent retreat with Fr. Jacob Stronach, O.S.B.

How Women Today Can Give Witness to The Risen Christ!

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy

The Father’s Cross & Mercy: He Who Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father

Lead by Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, OSB

A day of recollection including Mass, spiritual conferences, Eucharistic adoration, and Divine Mercy chaplet offered at Mount Angel Abbey’s Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $25.00

Includes conferences, lunch and pastries

Holy Mass and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available.

Bring your Bible and Rosary.

Begin this Easter season and Divine Mercy Sunday by journeying to the heart of Jesus Christ’s love and mercy, that of the Father’s heart, for St. John tells us that “The Father and I are one.” When we see Jesus’ suffering and mercy, we see directly, with the eyes of faith, the Father himself. Be immersed in the liturgy, mass, spiritual conferences and Divine Mercy chaplet. A great way to celebrate the Easter good news of the unconditional, unfailing and surpassing love of God.

Becoming Beloved Children of God:
A Biblical Theology and Spirituality of Chosenness

A silent retreat with Scripture theologian Dr. Mark Nussberger, PhD

Chosenness: Becoming Beloved and Loving Children of God

Within the New Testament, the identities of Jesus and baptized followers of Christ are described using language that evokes Old Testament theologies of election (or chosenness). For example, Jesus is called the Father’s “beloved Son,” with whom He is “well pleased” (Mark 1:11); and those who believe in Christ are referred to as “children of Abraham” (Galatians 3:7, 29) and “children of God” (Romans 8:14–16; 1 John 3:1). During this retreat, we will prayerfully engage with several key texts from both the Old and New Testaments that teach us what it means to be chosen and beloved by God—as well as true lovers of God. A central question for our reflections together will be: How might our own baptismal identity and spirituality continue to be informed and shaped by a deeper appreciation of the Old Testament theologies of chosenness and a more spirited engagement with New Testament texts that adopt and reinterpret that theology?

Speaker’s Biography: Mark Nussberger is an associate professor of Sacred Scripture at Mount Angel Seminary, where he has been teaching since the fall of 2017.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

$235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy

(Early registration on Wednesday and Thursday is available)

Ignatian Silent Retreat

With Bill Zuelke, MDiv, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor

This is a silent retreat, with opportunities for one-on-one counseling available with Bill Zuelke.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $560, single occupancy only

Tentative Schedule

Marriage Enrichment Retreat

A retreat with Fr. William Hammelman, O.S.B.

A pastor for many years, Fr. William Hammelman, O.S.B., is now director of Mount Angel’s postulancy program, confessor, and retreat director.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

$235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy

Tentative Schedule:

Mary, Mother of Sorrows:
Standing at the Foot of the Cross
with Mary

With Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B.

Reflections on Sacred Scripture and Marian teachings.

Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B., is director of spiritual ministries at Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: $310 single occupancy

Marian Retreat: Adoration of the Eucharist
and Devotion to Our Lady

Adoration of the Holy Eucharist
in the writings of St. Katharine Drexel
&
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
in the writings of St. Louis de Montfort

A retreat with Elizabeth Farley, S.T.D., and Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, O.S.B.

Dr. Elizabeth Farley, Ph.D., is a Benedictine Oblate and an alumnus of Mount Angel Seminary theology program. She received a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Marianum in Rome. In addition to teaching at Mount Angel Seminary, Dr. Farley leads a Marian study group in the Abbey guesthouse. Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B., is a Benedictine monk of Mount Angel Abbey, an adjunct professor at the Seminary, and the Director of Spiritual Ministries for the guesthouse.

For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.

Cost: To come.

(early registration available for Oct. 22 or 23)