Blog

Marriage Retreat Recap 2026

From Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, we were blessed to welcome nearly 160 people to The Cloisters on...

Litany of the Tired Heart

Author Unknown Lord, I’m tired of providing for myself. Lord, I’m tired of trying to be seen. Lord, I’m tired...

The Gift that Changes Everything 

by Deanna Vansickel-Staudt There are gifts that keep on giving, and then there are gifts that deeply change your experience...

A Holy Week Prayer 

by James Jenkins  Lord Jesus Christ, On this Tuesday of Holy Week, I walk with You toward Jerusalem, toward the Cross, toward the great...

What I Seek and What I Find

Every year, when I make my annual retreat at The Cloisters on the Platte, I arrive with great anticipation. I...

Stay Connected

Utility