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Praying with Scripture with the Emmaus Institute

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Up to 58 in group

Open Dates

Retreat Highlights

Prepared meals
Conferences
Daily Mass
Opportunities for Confession
Communal prayer
Personal quiet time
Spiritual direction

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Praying Scripture with an eye toward encountering Christ

A retreat led by the Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies team: Vern Steiner, Chad Steiner, and Josh Burks

Virtual Retreat with lifetime recordings includes six conferences and a Retreat Guide handout.

Join the Emmaus Institute at Our Lady of Good Counsel for a weekend retreat devoted to encountering our Lord in the pages of Sacred Scripture. This retreat will guide you in approaching the Bible with clarity, reverence, and conviction, helping those from all walks of life to acquire the necessary skills to read God’s Word comprehensibly and to encounter Jesus powerfully in every page.

“For in the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven meets His children with great love and speaks with them...” (Dei Verbum §21). Learn to pray with Scripture through different forms like Lectio Divina or Ignatian Prayer. Hear what the voice of God sounds like. Vern Steiner, director of the Emmaus Institute, and teachers Chad Steiner and Josh Burks will each offer talks developing how the Sacred Scriptures are not a dead word, but apply to the reality of our lives today.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly, Nebraska.

Schedule

Friday registration typically opens at 7:00pm and all retreatants gather together at 8:00pm to pray the Rosary and celebrate Mass.
Saturday begins with morning prayer in the chapel, followed by breakfast, a conference talk and Mass. After lunch participate in private devotions and rest. Gather together for another conference and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The evening commences with the communal praying of the Rosary and Evening Prayer, followed by dinner. The evening ends with a Holy Hour, conference, and Benediction.
Sunday also begins with morning prayer and breakfast, followed by a conference and Mass. The retreat ends after praying the Angelus and eating a final lunch together and sharing graces. We hope you depart with many graces and much peace after your retreat experience.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

What's Included

Individual Rooms
Individual bathrooms with toilet, sink, and shower
All bed linens, blankets, towels, and soap
3 Prepared Meals
Coffee, Tea and Snacks

What's Not Included

Books
Transportation
Shampoo and conditioner
Toiletriest and medications

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Mary • Apr 02, 2025

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Wonderful Retreat

The timing was perfect for a silent retreat between groups of large group retreats. I was nearly alone for my prayerful days with God. I had the chapel to myself all day long. Meals were prepared and placed in the refrigerator for whenever eating worked into my schedule. The food was good. The bed was comfortable, and I slept very well. The center was quiet, and staff members were helpful and kind. Father said Mass each morning and was available for spiritual direction. The 80 acres was beautiful. God led my much needed retreat, and I was grateful to God and to everyone at Our Lady of Good Counsel for making it happen.