Sophia Spirituality Center

Sophia Spirituality Center A ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, grounded in the rich monastic tradition of prayer and hospitality.

Located in Atchison, Kansas, on forty acres of rolling hills, in a Benedictine environment of a praying community, the Sophia Center provides an ideal setting for prayer and reflection. Retreats and workshops are on the grounds of the monastery. Spend prayerful time in the inspiring chapels, share in the spiritual and intellectual resources of the sisters and, most importantly, experience worship

with a monastic community known for its reverent, beautiful liturgies. Open to persons of all faiths, the programs include courses on the Scripture, monastic spirituality, reflection days, directed and group retreats, Advent and Lenten days of prayer, days of recollection and much more.

We are getting our tables all set up and ready to host the Atchison Rotary Club for lunch tomorrow!
06/24/2026

We are getting our tables all set up and ready to host the Atchison Rotary Club for lunch tomorrow!

We would try to explain to you everything that happened during our group presentations yesterday evening, but if you wer...
06/20/2026

We would try to explain to you everything that happened during our group presentations yesterday evening, but if you weren't there to witness it yourself, you might not believe us! It's always such a creative and joy-filled way to end our week together, to see what our Souljourners are taking with them from the week, and to give thanks for all the people who make this week happen. We are grateful for our Souljourners students and staff, for our Sophia staff (especially Martha who provides such great food for our retreatants and guests), for Lucy Abbott Tucker and Diane Millis for sharing their wisdom, and for the Holy Spirit for being so present and active during our time together.

If you would like to join the fun and joy-filled learning as one of our Souljourners, we would love to talk with you more about that! Please check out our website for more information and to get in touch with us. The only thing that could make Souljourners a better experience would be to have you here as a part of it!

https://www.mountosb.org/sophia-spirituality-center/souljourners/

Suspense is rising! The room is ready for our Souljourners to creatively interpret their experience during residency wee...
06/19/2026

Suspense is rising! The room is ready for our Souljourners to creatively interpret their experience during residency week. Who knows what might happen!

This morning, the Souljourners were treated to Martha's famous stuffed French toast. It's just the morning fuel they nee...
06/19/2026

This morning, the Souljourners were treated to Martha's famous stuffed French toast. It's just the morning fuel they need for the last full day of residency.

We ended our day together yesterday with a Taize-style prayer service. We were joined by some of the sisters and other f...
06/17/2026

We ended our day together yesterday with a Taize-style prayer service. We were joined by some of the sisters and other friends for a time of prayer, contemplation, and song. It was beautifully planned and organized by Sister Susan Barber, and many of our Souljourners helped with reading, leading prayers, and singing. It was a peaceful and holy way to end our day.

(We did have an ice cream social at Sophia Center afterwards, because we can't have Souljourners without all of the delicious food and snacks.)

This morning, our Souljourners have the gift of listening to Lucy Abbott Tucker, one of our keynote presenters for the w...
06/16/2026

This morning, our Souljourners have the gift of listening to Lucy Abbott Tucker, one of our keynote presenters for the week. Lucy has been active in the work of Spiritual Directors International, served on their first Coordinating Council, chaired the initial committee that prepared Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for spiritual directors, and is a frequent presenter at their annual meetings. She is a prominent and highly regarded member of the spiritual direction community and we have been blessed to have her as a teacher and guide of the Souljourners program since our very early days. It is always a joy to have her with us and to have the opportunity to hear her stories and learn from her. If you are interested in learning more about being a spiritual director, there are very few people more qualified to teach you than our friend Lucy Abbott Tucker!

A new year of Souljourners is officially off and running! Staff and students arrived yesterday afternoon and are ready f...
06/15/2026

A new year of Souljourners is officially off and running! Staff and students arrived yesterday afternoon and are ready for a full week of learning, small group conversations, creativity, and fellowship!

Souljourners is our three year on-site spiritual director formation program. If you think you might be sensing a call to compassionate listening and prayerful accompaniment, Souljourners could be what you are looking for. To learn more about Souljourners, visit our website at https://www.mountosb.org/sophia-spirituality-center/souljourners/

Sophia Center is closed June 6-13 as sisters are in community meetings and making our annual retreat. We'll reopen to we...
06/06/2026

Sophia Center is closed June 6-13 as sisters are in community meetings and making our annual retreat. We'll reopen to welcome our Souljourners' Residency on June 14. Be assured that we're praying for you!

The Listening Heart, June edition is out! Check out all of our offerings for the remainder of 2026! https://conta.cc/4eI...
06/04/2026

The Listening Heart, June edition is out! Check out all of our offerings for the remainder of 2026! https://conta.cc/4eIi0vP

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751 S 8th Street
Atchison, KS
66002

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+19133606173

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