Silent Directed Retreat, Oct. 4 – 8, at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Margie M. Walker and Marisa B. Gilbert. Step out in expectant faith and await the marvels of your God as you retreat! These four days of quiet will offer blessings in abundance as you spend meaningful time with your ever-present God. Retreatants meet daily with a spiritual director and gather for prayer as a group. Centering prayer, walking the labyrinth and/or praying with art are other spiritual practices offered to interested retreatants. Friday, 6 p.m. to Tuesday after lunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. What It Means to Be a Disciple, Oct. 5, one-day retreat at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Jeffery S. Loseke. To be a "Christian" is to be "another Christ" in the world today. Our participation in Christ's life and mission does not happen accidentally, however. It involves a call and a response, both of which radically change us from the inside out. Join Father Jeff Loseke for a day of retreat as he leads participants to a deeper understanding of what it means to hear and answer the call of Christ and to follow him as one of his disciples in the Church today. Lunch is available at the Center for $13.72 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. The Sacredness of Tears, Oct. 26, one-day retreat at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Margie M. Walker. Come explore the grace of tears through the prism of mystery ~ how our God invites us to embrace both tears and their paradox: "You changed my mourning into dancing. You clothed me with gladness" (Ps 30:12). Come gift yourself a day of noticing and nurturing, holding the both/and of one's tears: those that flow from laughter and being loved, as well as those that come from hurt and heart ache. Come delve into the holy one's promise to hold and honor our every tear with Margie who lives in gratitude for how her tears of joy alongside tears of loss have revealed God's gracious ways over many seasons. Lunch is available at the center for $13.72 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. Our Journey towards the Kingdom of Heaven: The Great Commandment (Mk 12:28-34), Nov. 2, one-day retreat at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Brother Tobias Dammert, OSB. This day, dedicated to the memory of all departed, especially those who influenced our life’s journey, will be perfect to reflect on questions of growing older gracefully and on how the Gospel and the witness of deceased family members, friends and acquaintances shaped our journey so far. If possible, this day will include the celebration of Mass with the monastic community at 11 AM. The afternoon session may give an opportunity to visit the cemetery of Christ the King Priory and for a commemoration of all the departed. Lunch is available at the Center for $13.72 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. Christmas Craft Show: a special two-week opportunity to do Christmas shopping at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, Dec. 1 – 15, 2024, M-F 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A very large variety of crafts and gifts made by area artists will be on sale. Book and Gift Store will be open. For more information visit www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. Improving Our Communication Skills, Dec. 13 – 14, at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Joseph A. Miksch from Columbus, Nebrasla. Communication skills are essential in the family, in church, and in all walks of life. In this seminar, Father Joe, a certified teacher of communication skills, will teach active listening, avoiding roadblocks to communication, and how to confront and resolve conflict. There is one caveat! Just reading a book or attending a seminar isn’t going to do much to improve your communication skills. One must make a conscientious effort to practice, practice and practice these skills! Friday, 9 a.m. to Saturday, 3 p.m. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.