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A special invitation for single women*, ages 18-40:
As you are making your summer plans, your options are endless. We invite you to come to the middle of nowhere! Leave your busy schedule behind and enter into monastic time where the day flows around chanting Psalms, Eucharist, simple work, talking about what matters, appreciating nature, good food and fun...
*This retreat is open to single women without children who want to explore God's call to contemplative monastic life.
Take time...
- to slow down from your hectic pace and experience the balance of Benedictine life.
- to listen, to pray, to become more aware of God's presence.
- to experience life in a contemplative monastery.
- to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ
- to learn about Benedictine prayer and monastic tradition
- to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature
- to strengthen your prayer life.
- to seek God's will for your life and share with others who are searching.
There is no charge for the week.
A typical day...
6:30 AM Lauds (Morning prayer)
7:30 Eucharist
8:15 Breakfast
8:45 Monastic life session
9:30 Work
12 PM Noon prayer
Dinner
Dishes
Free time for prayer, getting outdoors, reading, napping, visiting, etc...
4:00 Monastic Life session
5:30 Vespers
Supper
7 PM Compline (night prayer)
Some evenings have scheduled events and other are free for your relaxation and reflection
What to bring...
For clothes, please bring something nice for Sunday. The rest of the week, slacks, skirts or jeans may be worn in chapel.
For outdoor work and leisure, bring shorts and some old clothes.
Please do not bring crop tops, sleeveless blouses or short skirts.
Linens and towels are provided, please bring your own toiletries.
Bible
Plan not to use your cell phone except for emergencies.
You may wish to bring money for visiting the gift shops here and at Conception Abbey.
How to get to Clyde...
If you plan to drive, e-mail for directions.
If you plan to travel by air, make your reservations to the Kansas City, Missouri airport and we will pick you up. The airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes away. If at all possible, make your reservations so that your flight arrives between 11 AM and 3 PM on the day of arrival and between 12 PM and 4 PM on the day of departure. However, we will accommodate your travel plans if you cannot schedule between these particular hours.
If you plan to arrive by bus, the closest stations are Bethany, MO or St. Joseph, MO. There is also a bus station in Kansas City.
Please call or e-mail before finalizing your reservations.
When you register please send your name, address, phone number, e-mail, occupation, date of birth and the name of the parish you currently attend.
To ask further questions, to register, to ask for directions or to finalize your travel plans,
e-mail
Sr. Ruth, OSB
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