“Do You Desire Life?” - Register Below
Spend a weekend with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey and discover what it means to seek God through a life of prayer, community, and service. This Come and See Retreat invites college men* to experience monastic life firsthand—praying the Divine Office, joining in the rhythm of work and silence, and sharing in fraternity with the monks.
* This weekend is primarily for college men but remains open for all men aged 18-35 interested in discerning a vocation to the monastic life.
The weekend begins Friday at 4:00 p.m. and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Schedule Highlights:
Daily Mass and Liturgy of the Hours with the monks
Retreat conferences on discernment and silence
Time for personal prayer, Lectio Divina, and reflection
Helping the monks with scheduled work tasks
Meals and fellowship in community
Recreation and time outdoors on the Abbey grounds
Questions? Contact our Vocations Director:
Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B.