CULLMAN, Ala.—Men between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to experience life with the Benedictine monks during a “Come and See Retreat” Jan. 23-25 at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Ala.

Retreatants have opportunities to pray the Divine Office, celebrate Mass in the Abbey Church, get to know other monastic seekers and speak with the monks in panel discussions. They also learn about monastic traditions, history and the prayer method Lectio Divina.

There is no charge for the retreat, but space is limited. For more information contact Benedictine Brother Benedict Dyar, vocation liaison, at 1-800-722-0999 or brbenedictosb@yahoo.com.