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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.

Click here to read our Mission Statement

SPECIAL, ONE-TIME PROGRAMS:

SEASONAL DAYS OF PRAYER IN 2012

     Monday, February 27, 2012 -- 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM

"Meet the One You've Been Waiting for Your Whole Life"
         with Fr. Joe Pitts, OMI
Scripture offers us a wide variety of characters to ponder - those called to prophetic witness, those invited to roles of leadership, those filled with recognizable human weakness, those touched by Jesus' healing power. Zachary, Elizabeth, Peter, John, Mary Magdalen, and you - especially you! Join us for this engaging Day of Prayer - time apart to reconsider the experience of being called and loved by God. Open to all: single, married, religious, clergy. Fee: $30.

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PAUL COUTINHO'S COMING BACK FOR TWO DATES

March 30 - "Power of the Passive Voice"
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Fee: $45
   The great poet Homer was the first one to use the passive voice in his writings around 400 BCE. He was impaired in his speech, hearing, and was blind. He lived in a world of quiet vibrations that took him to places beyond the mind's imagination.
   The passive voice is counter-culture and provides us that space where we will experience the Divine Essence and our true divine identity. We will flow with the rhythm of life and experience peace and freedom in the midst of the chaos of our lives.

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April 30 - "Launch Out Into the Deep"
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Fee: $45
Ships are safe in the harbor, but that's not why ships were built. We need to constantly move out of our comfort zone if we want to live and not just exist - in our relationship with God, others, our pathway in life and our very selves. When we pass through the storms of life we will be purified and enlightened. But, like a good sailor, we will become addicted to the adventures in life. We find our confidence in God who assures us: "When you pass through the waters...they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire you will not be consumed." (Is. 43)

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A SPECIAL WEEKEND RETREAT OPEN TO ALL

"REAL PRESENCE: The Practice of Compassion"
                 with Fr. Joseph Nassal, CPPS

    Friday March 23 (Arrival/Registration at 4:00 PM)
    through Sunday March 25
    (Concludes with Lunch at noon)

This retreat will trace how our identity, community, spirituality, and ministry find their meaning in the practice of compassion. In the solitude of prayer, in the shelter of each other's care, and in the challenge of each other's witness, we find the courage to be a compassionate presence.     Fee for retreat: $175

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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. A new topic is offered each month. All gatherings are 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursdays of the month. Come and explore your spirituality and find kinship on your journey!

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Just for Men!
"A Gathering of Men"

King's House has this monthly program just for men in order to foster open, respectful discussion about men's common experiences - especially around our beliefs and values. Join us and help us develop this exciting new opprtunity! The group meets monthly, every 2nd Tuesday. from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. No fee.

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Taizé Prayer for 2012

Join us for an evening of prayer using the songs and prayers from the ecumenical monastery at Taizé, France, founded to pray for reconciliation 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.

Upcoming Dates: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, Apr. 25, May 9, June 13
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Spiritual Cinema for Spring of 2012

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 or more in advance.

Feb. 7: "I Am David"
Mar. 6: "Vision - From the Life of Hildegard of Bingen"
Apr. 17: "A Man For All Seasons"
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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 2012 dates: Feb. 11-12, May 19-20, Aug. 11-12, Dec. 1-2.
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SUMMER 2012 RETREATS:

WEEK-LONG RETREATS OPEN TO ALL -

7-day RETREAT with Paula D'Arcy:
"A Power and a Tenderness: God's Extravagant Love"
Love shapes all things. Sometimes Love is experienced as a tremendous power, and at other times, a very gentle touch. How can we grow in recognition of the Love that holds all life in being, and open inner doors to a greater knowledge?

4 p.m. May 21 - 10 a.m. May 27, 2012

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7-day RETREAT with Carla Mae Streeter, OP:
"Coming Home: Conversion, Transformation, and a Spirituality of Compassion for Today"

Where's home? Converted from what? Transformed into what? How can we be at home with God and still live an active, busy life in the world today? What does conversion really
look like? What is spirituality anyway, and what happens when it is "compassionate"? Come and "soak your soul," with the possibility that you will leave a different person than when you came.

4:00 PM July 6th - 10:00 AM July 12th Click here to see or download a flyer

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WEEK-LONG RETREATS FOR WOMEN RELIGIOUS -

7-day RETREAT with Fr. Ron Young, OMI:
"The Passion for Mission"

As Catholic Religious, we have chosen to follow our passion for God, for Jesus Christ, and for God's mission to humanity. Passion is energy. Like all energy, it can be directed and shaped in healthy or unhealthy ways. This retreat is an invitation and an opportunity to restore your passion, renew your love and emerge a person of greater spiritual freedom and wisdom as a source of grace for God's people.

4:00 PM May 7th - 10:00 AM May 13th Click here to see or download a flyer

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7-day RETREAT with Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI:

"Free-falling into the Mystery of the Presence of God"

The mystics invite us to see that the spiritual journey is not about a constant striving for perfection as much as it is about letting go in order to be received in love.

This retreat will help us to live into and embrace the awesome Mystery that cannot and need not be solved but can be and need be surrendered to.

4:00 PM July 23rd - 10:00 AM July 29th Click here to see or download a flyer

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WEEK-LONG DIRECTED RETREATS OPEN TO ALL -

Two opportunities to make a directed retreat in the summer of 2012:
         I - Friday, June 8th - Friday, June 15th   This retreat has the option for a shorter experience.
        II - Monday, July 16th - Monday, July 23rd   Only full retreat option

Air-conditioned facilities, 47 wooded acres with walking trails, excellent spiritual directors, beautiful chapel, top-rated food service.
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3 day CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RETREAT
with Bishop Robert Hermann of St. Louis

Let YOUR spirit be enlivened by the HOLY SPIRIT through the preaching ministry of this internationally noted conference and retreat speaker.
August 24-26, 2012