Advent Retreat

December 4 - 6, 2025    
 

Praying the O Antiphons in Advent

 
Presented by Father Michael Kwatera, O.S.B.

The ancient O Antiphons for the “Magnificat” of the Blessed Virgin Mary form part of the liturgy’s immediate preparation for celebrating the Nativity of the Lord. Join Fr. Michael Kwatera, O.S.B., to explore, discover, and savor the rich spirituality of these poetic texts.

Registration Information

The retreat begins with supper at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and concludes after a Sunday morning conference and optional 10:30 a.m. Mass. 

Cost: single-occupancy room, $285; double-occupancy room, $495; suite, $565; meals included.

To register for this retreat, contact the Spiritual Life Office at 320-363-3929, email us at spirlife@osb.org, or register online.

 

Further Ahead

 
Jan 8-10, 2027                Winter Retreat
                                               with Kim Smolik, Ed.D.
                                                   on Art and Beauty 
                                                   including a participant painting activity
 
Feb 12-14, 2027              Married Couples Retreat
                                               with Joe and Jane Cavanaugh
 
Feb 26-28, 2027              Lenten Retreat
                                               with Deacon Denys Janiga, O.S.B.
                                               and Derek Larson, Ph.D.
                                                   on the Environment and History
 
March 25-28, 2027         Triduum Retreat
                                               to be announced

 

  
 
 
 

 

  

 

Father MIchael Kwatera, O.S.B.

Fr. Michael Kwatera, O.S.B., serves as assistant director of liturgy for Saint John’s Abbey.