Forgiveness as Spiritual Practice

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. - The Lord’s Prayer Jesus, teaching us to pray, makes forgiveness central to the lives of his followers. Yet we often treat it as optional and even fail to take in that we are promised forgiveness by God when we ask for it, […]

$510

Brevity in Form: The Art of the Short Essay

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

In this workshop, we will take a deep dive into crafting the short essay, a moving and personal form with the emotional impact of a short story and the lyricism of poetry. We’ll read essays from masters and innovators and explore sources of inspiration, from distant memories to pet peeves to impassioned beliefs. With the […]

$550

Summer Contemplative Days

Join the brothers in this time of complete silence, with no programs or spiritual direction offered and a reduced worship schedule. 7:00 a.m. Matins 11:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. […]

$580

Icon Writing Workshop

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

ICONS are a form of visual symbolic language that tell the story of the Gospel and Old Testament. Icons can lead us to deeper relationship to God through combing prayer and painting. This icon writing workshop is an opportunity to explore learning about icons in a beautiful atmosphere of prayer. Both beginners and more advanced […]

$730

Your Life as Story

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

Are you stuck, looking for a way in, unable to figure out how to proceed, wondering how to make a compelling read from the raw material that is your life? To master memoirist Beverly Donofrio writing is about diving deep to find your truth and then shaping your experiences into a story that others will […]

$560

Eight-Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

The Eight-Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive / Post Intensive Retreat offered from Saturday, September 27 to Saturday, October 4, 2025, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. The Intensive track will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an Intensive Retreat including six […]

$1000

Autumn Contemplative Days

Join the brothers in this time of complete silence, with no programs or spiritual direction offered and a reduced worship schedule. 7:00 a.m. Matins 11:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. […]

$580

Contemplative Hiking Retreat

The promptings of the Holy Spirit are available to us at all times and in all situations, but it is often difficult to listen, and to discern the will of […]

$430

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Holy Cross Monastery 1615 US Hwy 9, West Park, NY, United States

$250 overnight $100 commuter Whether your interest is deepening your relationship with God, relief from the stress of daily life, or learning about contemplative prayer, why not take some time […]

$100 – $250

Associates’ Fall Retreat

Join Br. Bernard, the monastic community, and other monastery Associates for a time of retreat and reflection on Christian and monastic spirituality. This retreat is perfect for Associates wanting to […]

$250