This was Jesus’ truth spoken by the heavenly voice during his baptism.
This was the truth of those whom he chose and who followed him on his way. This is our truth by virtue of our baptism. We are set apart for a specific call and upheld even in struggle and failure. During this retreat, short clips for the series, The Chosen will help us recognize more deeply who we are and how we, like Jesus’ apostles and early followers, with our unique personalities and gifts, can take our place extending Jesus’ mission today and invite others to join us on this adventurous journey in 2027 and beyond.
Brother August Schaefer, OSB, Deacon Mark Capoun, Father Thomas Leitner, OSB, Br. Moses Macalalag, OSB, and John Giorgio will direct this retreat. The schedule includes brief conferences, silence, Mass, Confession, fellowship, and spiritual direction. Open to all ages. Scholarships available.
Cost:
Single: $276.93
Double(per person): $253.07
**If you are exempt from Nebraska state taxes, would like to arrive earlier or depart later, or opt out of meals, please contact us. Cancellation Policy: The total cost includes a program fee, which is non-refundable, but which can be used for future retreats.
Br. August Schaefer, OSB
Brother August Schaefer is a monk of Mount Michael Abbey in Elkhorn, NE, and teaches at Mount Michael High School. He holds a Master's of Divinity from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN, and serves as Vocation Director for his monastic community.
Deacon Mark Capoun
Deacon Mark Capoun lives with his wife Lynne in Omaha, NE, and ministers at St. Wenceslaus Parish.
Fr. Thomas A. Leitner, OSB
Father Thomas Leitner, OSB, holds a Master’s of Religious Studies from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and serves as administrator of St. Benedict Center. He has been a Benedictine monk for over forty years and practiced contemplative prayer for 45 years. He was trained as spiritual director at Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO.
Br. Moses Macalalag, OSB
Brother Moses Macalalag, OSB, is a Registered Nurse. Originally from the Philippines, he is a monk of Muensterschwarzach Abbey, Germany, and has been assigned to Christ the King Priory, Schuyler, NE.
John Giorgio
John is experienced in parish, marriage and retreat ministry. He lives with his wife Amy in Elk Point, SD.