The Wonders of Advent:
Listening for Hope’s Whisperings
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
at St. Scholastica Monastery
Or
via Zoom
In this sacred season of Advent, we remember and celebrate the gift of Divine love who leapt from the Holy Womb into the heart of humanity.
~Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary
Advent is a wonderful time to consider our relationship with this Divine, loving presence. The rich Scripture readings of this season are a great guide. As we ponder and listen to the Word of God while making this journey, we become aware of the glimmers of hope we—and the world—need at this time.
Mary Josephine Torborg, OSB, PhD
Facilitator: Sister Mary Josephine Torborg
is a Benedictine Sister of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, MN. She received her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the College of St. Scholastica. She received her master’s degree and Ph.D. in Formative Spirituality at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sister has taught theology and spirituality courses at the College of St. Scholastica for more than thirty years. Sister Mary Josephine also enjoyed being involved in retreat opportunities and directed the Theology and Religious Studies department Spirituality Conference Series for 12 years. Sister Mary Josephine is a retired professor emerita in Theology and Religious Studies at the College of St. Scholastica.
We are offering this Advent retreat with no "set fee"; instead we invite you to make a freewill offering of your choosing to support this program. Your support enables us to continue offering these sorts of programs and we are so grateful to be able to partner with you in this way!
St. Scholastica Monastery
1001 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-6699
retreat@duluthosb.org
Find us in Stanbrook Hall which faces the lake and is next to the chapel by following the signs to Duluth Benedictine Ministries.