11th Step Spiritual Retreat

Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

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"Attended this retreat early in 2011. It was awesome! I loved chanting with the monks early in the morning. The property is so inviting and everyone treats you great. Bonus was the food; which is cooked on site by a wonderful chef. No disappointments there!!!

Karen

Florida

 

"I don’t know what I expected, but I didn’t expect to have such a great time!  I loved the morning meditations, the discussions, and meeting people from all over. The good food and nice rooms were a pleasant surprise! I will definitely encourage friends to go next year."

Anne

Kentucky

 

Comments from 2011 Participants

 

What if anything, will you try to change in your life as a result of this retreat?

 

          Work on my spiritual life

          Daily meditation-contact with God

          Seek to become involved somewhere, somehow

        More service to others

          More prayer-loved prayer with Monks 5 times a day

          Let go of bad habits.  Be of maximum service to others

          Practicing hospitality and seeing Christ in all humanity

          More singing in serving God

          Set aside a scheduled time to meditate

          To continue to deepen my prayer and spiritual life

          Doing for others without expectations

          While on my knees, ask God to help me set my ego aside

          Trust God in spite of fear, judgment or past mistakes

          Let go of beliefs that create pain

          Notice my feelings and remember that feelings are not facts

 

What were the most important points of this retreat for you?

 

          Location-Location-Location

          Guided Meditation

          Mass, Prayer with Monks, Fellowship

          Maintain daily contact with my Higher Power

          The group sharing

          Dave’s Presentations!!!

          Meditation-Helping others

          Being of service

          Location, Presenter

          The regular Mass/Vespers/etc. I really loved listening to the Monks 

          Sat. morning guided meditation & song “Let it Be”

          Lecture, Guided Meditation, Prayer

          Prayer with Monks-widening my perspective of how/why to pray & meditate

          Connecting with God. Prayer service and Mass with the Monks-crucial

          Meeting new friends, prayer and contact with God

     

Other Comments:

 

          Food is nourishing and healthy

          Great to be here

          Love this place-Hospitality-People-Atmosphere

          The tour of the Abbey was informative

          Thank You!

          Meals were the best I have ever had at any function in my working/personal career!  Fantastic!

          Love all who I came in contact with

          I am grateful for this retreat Dave, Bro. Marcus and all the folks here at St. Meinrad

          Thank you and God bless all of you

          This is a very calm, peaceful and loving place

          Thanks for giving and teaching hospitality

          I will be back

          A wonderful spiritual experience

          The location and hospitality is a super example and testimony to the Benedictine Mission

          God bless you all