King's House is located on 47 beautiful, wooded acres just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis or the JB Bridge. We are a ministry of the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate,
a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers who are dedicated to walking with people in their search for God, especially the poor and those who find themselves "on the margins." We welcome people of all faith traditions with warm hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth.
SPECIAL, ONE-TIME PROGRAMS:
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09 SUMMER RETREATS for WOMEN RELIGIOUS
A week of prayer and presentations just for sisters in Religious Congregations of Women, led by your fellow religious brothers and priests of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Includes opportunities for daily Eucharist, Anointing, Reconciliation, as well
as creative communal and personal prayer opportunities both indoors and out.
July 6-12: “Transformation: Change That Lets Your Soul Grow Up”
with Fr. John Ettensohn, OMI
A few openings due to cancellations - CALL for availability.
July 13-19: “Good Medicine: The Christian Fruits of the Spirit”
with Fr. Walter Butor, OMI
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2009 DIRECTED RETREATS
Come for a full week on our beautiful grounds! Includes daily meetings with a spiritual director, plenty of time for silence & mediation, opportunities for guided prayer and meditation, communal prayer, daily Eucharist, Reconciliation.
July 20-27: Seven full days and nights
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TWO CONSECUTIVE
EVENTS with Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI:
"Dark Nights & Doubt:
A Failure of Faith, or a Failure of Imagination?"
Mon., June 29 - Wed., July 1: A Two-night retreat
(COMMUTER OPTION is still available - lodging now filled)
"Secularity & the Gospel:
Being Missionaries to Our Own Children"
Thur., July 2: One-day workshop (video-taped)
(HURRY - SPACE IS LIMITED!)
Reserve either or both dates for this highly acclaimed Oblate scholar of spirituality.
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"Mind, Mystery & Imagination: Encountering God in Creation" a retreat with Fr. Norm Comtois, OMI
SORRY - PROGRAM CANCELLED!
Mon., July 27 - Sun., August 2
2009 Annual Charismatic Catholic Retreat
"Spiritual Healing: an Inside Job"
with Arlene Apone (commuter option available)
Renew your Spirit during this retreat focused on inner healing. Arlene is the director of the Detroit Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center. Author of five books, including the “Shepherd Group” series on inner healing, she is a noted conference speaker and retreat director.
Fri., Aug 28-Sun., Aug 30: click here to see or download a flier
Close Encounters with Our Everyday God:
Finding Holiness in the Ordinary
A day of prayer with Sr. Janis Yaekel, ASC
During this day we will explore how the little pleasures and the slight bumps along the road of life are important spaces of engagement with the Holy. Can the ordinary moments of grace become important touch stones for the major events of life? Come and see!
Thursday, Sep. 17, 2009 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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SAVE THESE 2009 DATES:
(Sorry, registrations will not be taken for any of these events
until its flyer appears on this website)
A Day of Reflection with Fr. Paul Coutinho, S.J.
LIFE 
IN CHAOS: The Spirituality of John's Gospel
“What are you looking for?” These are the first words of Jesus which are recorded by St. John the Evangelist. This same Gospel begins by describing a great battle of light and darkness, and quotes Jesus as saying that he came to grant life in all its fullness. When and how do we receive this fullness of life? Are we sure that darkness will not overcome the light? C ome explore these and other questions which arise not only for the original recipients of John’s Gospel, but in contemporary life and experience as well.
Friday, August 28 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Flyer will be available on this site on or before July 10.
A Serenity Retreat with Fr. Bernie Palka, S.A.
This year's annual serenity retreat will be on the topic of forgiveness. It is for men and women who are currently involved in 12-step recovery programs. More details to follow!
November 20 - 22: Supper Friday through Lunch Sunday
Flyer will be available on this site late Summer.
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Just for Women!
"Women Weaving Our Lives Together"
An evening of informal, woman to woman, spiritual sharing. Open to women of all faith traditions. Come and explore your spiritualityand find kinship on your journey.All programs are 7 - 9 pm on Thursday evenings. Refreshments provided.
Sep. 3: Our Summertime God
Oct. 1: The Autumn Dance of Life
Nov. 5: Saints Alive!
Dec. 3: ADVENTures in Advent Living
Jan. 7: Spiritual Signs of MyTime
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Taizé Prayer for Fall of 2009
Join us for an evening of prayer using the songs and prayers from the ecumenical monastery at Taizé, France. Refreshments and fellowship follow prayer service. Each Wednesday evening begins with an optional introductory video at 6:30 p.m. and the service itself lasts from 7-8 p.m., followed by refreshments. No registration necessary. Donations gratefully accepted.
Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Dec. 9 click here to see or download a flyer
Spiritual Cinema
Looking for a way to nourish body, mind and spirit?
Join other mature movie aficionados for a light dinner and explore the spiritual depths of thought-provoking movies. Begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please call one day in advance.
Sep. 15: Akeelah & the Bee
Oct. 20: Doubt
Nov. 17: In the Shadow of the Moon
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Catholic Engaged Encounter
Prepare for your Marriage, not just your wedding. These weekend retreats are open to all couples preparing for Catholic marriage. They begin Saturday morning and end before supper on Sunday. Overnight lodging, significant reflection time together, informative conferences, meals and snacks are all included. Upcoming dates:
Aug. 15-16, Dec. 12-13, 2009; Apr. 10-11, Aug. 14-15, 2010
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