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:
Lenten Seasonal Day of Prayer with Sr. Janis Yaekel, ASC:
"Hidden Right Before Our Eyes"
Traditionally Lent has been the season for letting go and giving up, fasting, prayer and sacrifices. Lent, however, is also a time to receive, when the Spirit of God can fill the deep aching spaces of our hearts. Come encounter a beauty that perhaps lies hidden within, right before our eyes.
Feb. 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - includes lunch, mass, reflections.
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Spiritual Book Study: "THE SHACK" by William P. Young, Author
HOLD THE FOUR WEDNESDAYS OF APRIL, 2010.
Join King's House Staff member Sr. Janis Yaekel, ASC for an in-depth discussion of this best-seller that has changed countless persons' perceptions of God.
10 am - Noon every Wednesday in April, 2010: A free-will offering will be taken for the discussion. Stay for a tasty lunch for an additional donation!
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Annual MARRIED COUPLES' QUIET RETREAT
This weekend is simply our signature Quiet Retreat weekend which is normally offered to groups of either men or women. The difference is that you can share this experience with your spouse!
Begins with supper Fri., April 9, ends with lunch on Sun., April 11
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Sunday Evening Supper & Reflection with NORM COMTOIS, OMI
Down-to-Earth Spirituality
In Thomas Berry’s vision, human beings are called not only to appreciate Earth, but also to recognize the planet itself as graced with innate sacredness, endowed with a spiritual mode of being. Come and consider the sacredness of our planet and learn ways of practicing a “down to Earth” spirituality.
Co-sponsored by King’s House and La Vista Ecological Learning Center.
Call 618-466-5004 or email oeiatlavista@yahoo.com for information.
Sunday, April 11, 5:30-8 p.m.
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Two Different Week-Long retreats just for WOMEN RELIGIOUS
I. May 3-9 with Fr. James Dukowski, OMI:
"Spiritual Survivors: Running the Race to the Finish"
Using Paul’s words to Timothy as foundational (2Tim. 4:6-8 - “I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith…”), we will explore the dynamics involved in achieving the final developmental task: Ego-integrity or wisdom.
II. July 12-18 with Fr. Mark Dean, OMI:
"Barren Soul, Rich Spirit"
When our soul has been emptied out,it may then become available to God’s purpose. This process of letting go so that we might be filled is called "kenosis." Often associated with the self-emptying of Jesus, it also occurs all around us as well as inside of us. During this retreat we will explore both the difficulty and the beauty of kenosis in the rhythms of our lives.
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A Six-Day Retreat with JOE NASSAL, CPPS:
"The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic Within"
This retreat explores how we can honor the mystic within by becoming aware of the love that God has kindled in our hearts. When we live from this mystical center of prayer,we will be catalysts for compassion,reservoirs of reconciliation, and harbors of hope for one another and our world.
Begins with opening social 4:45 p.m. Monday. Dinner at 6 p.m..
Ends with breakfast & 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 30.
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A Six-Day Retreat with BARBARA FIAND, SNDdeN:
"Embracing Jesus as the Christ of our Today and our Tomorrow"
What we know about creation and ourselves today can greatly expand our understanding of the energy and power for good that is coursing through the universe and that for us is centered in Christ Jesus. Who is this man that changed history? What was his relation to God, his vision and passion? How did he pray and what does he call us to in our time?
Supper on Monday, July 5 - Lunch on Sunday, July 11
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Nurture and explore the depths of your soul on one of two
DIRECTED RETREATS
Come and set aside some silent, sacred time on the beautiful King's House grounds and facility to cherish and strengthen your unique relationship with God. Enjoy a daily, one-on-one conference with your own spiritual director. Participate in creative times of communal prayer, daily Eucharist, and tasty nutritious meals. Open to everyone, men and women. Laity, vowed religious & clergy all welcome. Two options:
Friday, June 11- Friday, June 18: choose your own length of stay.
Monday, July 19- Monday, July 26: one full week.
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Two Unique Presentations by FR. RON ROLHEISER, OMI
Combine both programs for a four-day retreat!
I. Three-Day Retreat: "Entering the Soul through Stories: Spirituality and Self-understanding through the Analogical, the Metaphoric, the Archetypal, the Poetic" Nothing breaks open our self-understanding and shows us the inner workings of the soul as clearly as does a good story whether from our own lives, from scripture, from ancient wells of mythology, or from great writers and poets, past and present. This retreat will use stories, sacred and profane, old and new, to try to provide tools for us to shine a beam of light into our souls to see more clearly what happens there.
Begins with supper Mon., July 26 and ends with lunch Wed., July 28.
II. One-Day Workshop: "Sacred Fire – An Anthropology and Spirituality of Sexuality" We are incurably sexual, deeply sexed not just in our bodies but in every dimension of our being. Sexuality is a powerful fire inside of us, the best of all fires and the most dangerous of all fires. It is also a sacred fire, meant to be enjoyed as God's great gift to us even as it is guarded by chastity. This workshop will attempt articulate both an essential anthropology and an essential spirituality of sexuality.
Program begins Thurs., July 29 at 9 a.m. and concludes with Eucharist at 2 p.m..
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ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Just for Women!
"Women Weaving Our Lives Together"
Join us for a time of informal, woman to woman, spiritual sharing. Open to women of all faith traditions. The same topic is offered twice each month. Choose 7-9 p.m. on the the following Thursdays or 10 a.m.-noon on the following Mondays (on the following Tuesday morning in June!) Come and explore your spirituality and find kinship on your journey!
Mar. 4 at 7 p.m. or Mar. 8 at 10 a.m.: "Springtime Spiritual Thaw"
(no meetings in April)
May 6 at 7 p.m. or May 10 at 10 a.m.: "Mary and Me – Do we have a Sacred Connection?"
Jun. 3 at 7 p.m. or Jun. 8 at 10 a.m.: "Blessed Friendships – The Gift of Faith-filled Friends"
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Taizé Prayer for 2010
Join us for an evening of prayer using the songs and prayers from the ecumenical monastery at Taizé, France, founded to pray for reconcilation between nations. Refreshments and fellowship follow prayer service. Each 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.
Wed., Feb 24; Wed., Mar 31; Wed., Apr. 28; Wed., May 19; Wed., Jun. 16
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Spiritual Cinema for Spring of 2010
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.
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March 30: Marvin's Room
April 27: August Rush
May 25: The Living Matrix
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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 2010 dates:
Feb. 13-14, May 22-23, Aug. 14-15, Dec. 11-12.
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SAVE THESE 2010 DATES:
(Sorry, registrations will not be taken for any of these events
until its flyer appears on this website)
ANNUAL CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC RETREAT:
August 27-29
ANNUAL 12-STEP RETREAT:
November 19-21
NEW PROGRAM! The Spirituality of Food
with Chef Jacques Lau, OMI
December 3-5
ANNUAL NEW-YEAR'S EVE CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT:
Supper New Year's Eve through supper New Year's Day
AND EVEN A FEW 2011 DATES!
3-day RETREAT with FR. RON ROLHESIER, OMI:
July 25-27, 2011
1-day WORKSHOP with FR. RON ROLHESIER, OMI:
July 28, 2011
Attend both for a wonderful 4-day experience.
Topics & descriptions will be posted early in 2011.
WE ALSO OFFER:
- Individual Retreats - Private or Directed