Condensed School of Lectio Divina
With Samuel Rahberg, Sister Carol Rennie, OSB and Sister Virginia Matter, OSB
July 20 - 22, 2018
Learn the art of sustained lectio divina, “a dialogue with God through the text over time” (Kathleen Cahalan). The Condensed School of Lectio Divina adapts the Benedictine Center’s keystone experience retreat into a shorter, less-expensive format. The core teachings and the monastic experience remains intact. Sam Rahberg, in cooperation with S. Carol Rennie OSB and S. Virginia Matter OSB, leads five teaching sessions that distill the essentials of sustained lectio divina, making this an excellent introduction to the practice or a good review for past participants in the School of Lectio Divina. Maximum 20 participants as room arrangements allow.
Friday
5:30p Dinner
6:30p Vigil
7:00p Session 1: A Sustained Lectio Framework
8:30p Desert Practice
Saturday
7:00a Shared Quiet
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Prayer
9:00a Session 2: Four Voices of Scripture
10:00a Break
11:45a Midday Prayer
12:00p Lunch
1:30p Session 3: Eight Thoughts
2:30p Break
2:40p Shared Quiet
3:00p Break
3:20p Session 4: Relationship Between Text and Thoughts
4:30p Break
5:00p Evening Prayer (Feast of St. Benedict)
5:30p Dinner
6:00p Desert Practice
Sunday
7:00a Shared Quiet
7:30a Breakfast
8:00a Session 5: Lectio Divina as a Way of Life
9:00a Break
10:00a Shared Reflection and Closing Blessing
11:00a Eucharist
12:00p Brunch, Leave taking with blessings on your journey
About the Leaders
Samuel Rahberg
Sam Rahberg is former Director of the Benedictine Center and a spiritual director in St. Paul. He is author of Ice Break: A Collection of Poems (Aetos Publications, 2019), Enduring Ministry: Toward a Lifetime of Christian Leadership (Liturgical Press, 2017), and The Gospels in Poem and Image (Aetos Publications, 2016-2019). Sam has experience in parish ministry and holds a master's […]
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Sister Carol Rennie, OSB
Sister Carol Rennie, OSB is a former prioress of St. Paul’s Monastery who served for many years as a spiritual director and an anchor for Benedictine Center hospitality. Although retired, she continues to encourage the Benedictine Center staff in the mission she supported so faithfully.
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Sister Virginia Matter, OSB
(Sister Virginia is open to meeting with retreatants, but is no longer meeting with ongoing spiritual directees.) Virginia Matter, OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and came to the Center from the health care field. She worked in nursing and in pastoral ministry. Virginia has done significant preparation in the area of spirituality, […]
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