GRACE: An Evening Examen
GRACE: An Evening Examen
Begin by acknowledging the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with you now in this moment of prayer. Breathe. Still the noise of the day. God is here. Gratitude Lord, tonight begins not with confession, but with thanks. Begin with a moment of gratitude, and try to be specific. Think of something about
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Cloisters Conversations
Behind the Scenes with Chris Egger, Facilities Director Each week, retreatants arrive at the Cloisters seeking peace, quiet, and an opportunity to encounter Christ. Creating that experience requires the dedication of an entire team working carefully behind the scenes. From maintaining complex mechanical systems to preparing the grounds, lodges, and gathering spaces, the work is
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Prayer on the Feast of St. Ignatius
Heavenly Father, On this Friday, we thank You for the life and witness of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who surrendered his ambitions to You and learned to seek Your presence in all things. Through his intercession, teach us to recognize Your voice amid the noise of the world. Give us wisdom to discern what draws
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When Going on Retreat Isn’t an Option
By Katie Burke, Director of Content and Community for the Cloisters Ignatian Prayer App Retreats at the Cloisters are life-changing. As a busy mom of four, my body craves the silence, that uninterrupted time with the Lord and a weekend of someone feeding me for once, physically and spiritually. But a year is a long
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Ignatian Across the Generations: Marya and Nick Weil
The Spiritual Exercises are centuries old, yet they remain deeply personal and alive. What St. Ignatius offered the Church long ago continues to reach hearts today as a living invitation to prayer, discernment, and deeper relationship with God. Often, that invitation is passed on quietly: through the witness of a parent, the encouragement of a
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Embracing the Gift of Silence
A retreat at The Cloisters on the Platte is different from many other retreat experiences. Rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola it is an invitation into silence and contemplation. Because silence is essential to the retreat, each retreatant helps preserve this sacred atmosphere — both for themselves and for others. The
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First Prayer, Then Fireworks: Join us in Praying for our Country
By James Jenkins O Lord God Almighty,on this Fourth of July, we thank You for the gift of freedomand for the many blessings You have poured upon our nation. We praise You as the source of all liberty,for true freedom is found not in worldly power,but in living according to Your holy will.Lord Jesus Christ,bless
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Introducing the Caring for the Cloisters Annual Operating Appeal
Sustaining a sacred space for silence, prayer, discernment, and deeper relationship with God This year, we are grateful to introduce the Caring for the Cloisters Annual Operating Appeal, a new annual fund created to sustain the day-to-day mission and long-term care of this sacred place. Through this appeal, our community is invited to help preserve
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Why I Give: A Cloisters Testimonial
Jeff and Maria have been connected to the Cloisters from the very beginning. Their journey began by attending retreats in the early years, and their involvement soon grew into volunteer commitments that continue today. When reflecting on what The Cloisters on the Platte has brought to their lives, longtime Cloisters community members, Maria and Jeff
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Marriage Retreat Recap 2026
From Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, we were blessed to welcome nearly 160 people to The Cloisters on the Platte for our 3rd Annual Marriage Retreat — a weekend filled with faith, laughter, meaningful conversation, and time set apart for couples to grow closer to Christ and one another. The weekend featured inspiring
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