Winter Retreat

January 24-26, 2025     
 

The Rule and Monastic Life in Art

Presented by Brother Simon-Hòa Phan, O.S.B.

Brother Simon-Hòa Phan will present his video art on Benedictine topics (such as humility, hospitality, conversatio, and prayer and work), share his view of monastic life and the Rule of Saint Benedict as reflected in his 30 years as a monk and artist, and suggest ways for non-monastics to reflect on their own way of living the call of the Gospel and the Rule.

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, $250; double-occupancy room, $435; suite, $475; 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

 
Feb 14-16, 2025         Married Couples Retreat 
                                           with Dr. Carol and President Brian Bruess
 
March 21-23, 2025     Lenten Retreat  
                                          with Dr. Christine Luna Munger, Obl.S.B.
 
April 17-20, 2025        Triduum Retreat 
                                           with Prior Eric Hollas, O.S.B.

 

Brother Simon-Hòa Phan, O.S.B.

Brother Simon-Hòa holds a graduate degree in film and video from the California Institute of the Arts and has done undergraduate studies in philosophy, theology, and fine arts.  A monk of Saint John’s Abbey, he currently teaches design and video/film at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University and produces documentary films and video art.