Workshop ID: G14CDS631 Dates: June 16, 2014 – June 22, 2014 Price: $395.00       During this course, we will read and study the works of great spiritual writers from St. Paul to John Donne to Rumi. Why have they lasted through the ages? Learn from the greats over the centuries how to …
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  Workshop ID: G14CDS1211X Dates: December 5, 2014 – December 7, 2014 Price: $150.00       This weekend, we will enter the Advent season of peace with Nobel Peace Prize nominee and author John Dear, reflecting on the Advent texts which invite us to prepare ourselves to welcome the nonviolent Jesus into our lives …
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  Workshop ID: G14S342 Dates: March 24, 2014 – March 28, 2014 Price: $300.00 Sabbath keeping is extinct among most 21st-Century Christians, lay leaders and pastors. In an age where we are bombarded with information, Sabbath can feed our impoverished souls and teach us to lead from our Source instead of culture. Come explore practices …
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  Tuesday, July 8 – Friday, July 11, 2014 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Summer “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be limited to 15 …
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  Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6, 2014 Led by Brother Robert Sevensky A gentle summer weekend for Associates of Holy Cross. Associate Probationers and those interested in exploring the Associates program. We will reflect on the beauty of summer and its call to leisure, slower living and quiet, fruitful growth through prayer, poetry, …
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  Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 30, 2014  Led by Br. James Rostron Join Br. James for several hikes along the Hudson River and in the Catskill Mountains. We will approach these outings as pilgrimage, with discussion and prayer to frame each hike. Please bring appropriate clothing, footwear, and other gear (water bottles, sunglasses, …
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  Tuesday, May 20 – Friday, May 23, 2014   A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Easter-tide “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be limited to …
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  Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – 16, 2014 Led by the Monastic Community   A program for single men, aged 20 to 48, interested in exploring Benedictine monastic life as a possible vocation. Discover what this ancient yet modern way of life can offer you today. Cost: Free-will Offering

  Tuesday – Friday, April 22 – 25, 2014 Led by Brother Bernard Delcourt   Join enthusiastic volunteers for a labor of love – and balance work, prayer and recreation – as we continue the rewarding tasks of caring for and cataloging over 20,000 volumes. Cost: $200, deposit: $80

    Thursday – Sunday, April 17 – 20, 2014 with the Monastic Community   Join the monastic community in a distinctive observance of the central event of the liturgical year – from Maundy Thursday with the washing of the feet, through Good Friday and the procession of to the Cross, and onward to the …
View course details “The Three Great Days: Holy Week at the Monastery”