Astronomy retreat held at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler

The Rev. Christoph Gerhard, OSB, will present a retreat titled, Astronomy and the Question for God at St. Benedict Center, four miles north of Schuyler, on April 5 – 6, 2025.
 
As a life-bearing “spaceship,” our Earth is a unique spot in the universe. Astronomy explores stars, planets, and distant galaxies in search of life. For many of us, looking through a telescope into the “infinite” cosmos inevitably raises the question of a creator. But is there even a place for God in the universe? Do science and faith not contradict each other? We view the two as related to one another, offering different, complementary approaches to the one reality. During this weekend, we will not only focus on the practical use of telescopes but also consider biblical texts relating to creation and the universe. In the evening, if the sky allows it, we will observe the beauty of the starry sky with and without a telescope. 
 
Benedictine Father Christoph Gerhard is an astronomer and comes to us from Germany for this retreat. He lives at the Abbey of Muensterschwarzach in Bavaria. He has authored several books on faith and astronomy, presents retreats, and is also the abbey’s business administrator. Visit www.klostersternwarte.de.                                                                      
 
The retreat begins on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and ends on Sunday after Lunch.  The program fee is $70; room and board charges are additional.  Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

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