Welcome to Benet House Retreat Center at St. Mary Monastery
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Wisdom Women: Wisdom Women of the New Testament
Third Thursdays: Thursday, May 16th 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This ‘wisdom group’ of women will meet bi-monthly during 2024-2025 to unpack wisdom figures that inspire and motivate us in daily living and in our prayer.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Across That Bridge
The first of two sessions discussing John Lewis’s Across That Bridge.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Across That Bridge
The second of two sessions discussing John Lewis’s Across That Bridge.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Wisdom Women: Contemporary Wisdom Women
Third Thursdays: Thursday, Septemer 19th 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This ‘wisdom group’ of women will meet bi-monthly during 2024-2025 to unpack wisdom figures that inspire and motivate us in daily living and in our prayer.
Wisdom Women: Sophia
Third Thursdays: Thursday, November 21st 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This ‘wisdom group’ of women will meet bi-monthly during 2024-2025 to unpack wisdom figures that inspire and motivate us in daily living and in our prayer.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Jesus and the Disinherited
The second of two sessions discussing Howard Thurman’s Jesus and the Disinherited.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Jesus and the Disinherited
The first of two sessions discussing Howard Thurman’s Jesus and the Disinherited.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Wisdom Women: Wisdom Women of the Old Testament
Third Thursdays: Thursday, March 21st 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This ‘wisdom group’ of women will meet bi-monthly during 2024-2025 to unpack wisdom figures that inspire and motivate us in daily living and in our prayer.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Waking Up White
The second of two sessions discussing Debbie Irving’s Waking Up White.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Sharing the Lenten Journey: Lessons from Joyce Rupp
Morning Time Option Also Available
Joyce Rupp has a trilogy of books that are ‘Reflections for the Lenten Journey’. Her latest, 2023, is Jesus, Guide of My Life. We will use this daily reader for sharing our Lenten journey. The group meets weekly, and we share inspirations from Joyce’s daily reflections.
Sharing the Lenten Journey: Lessons from Joyce Rupp
Evening Time Option Also Available
Joyce Rupp has a trilogy of books that are ‘Reflections for the Lenten Journey’. Her latest, 2023, is Jesus, Guide of My Life. We will use this daily reader for sharing our Lenten journey. The group meets weekly, and we share inspirations from Joyce’s daily reflections.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Bookmarks: Waking Up White
The first of two sessions discussing Debbie Irving’s Waking Up White.
Over the next 2 years Bookmarks will address the topic of racism through the writings of past and contemporary authors who challenge us to uncover our understanding of racism.
Wisdom Women: Benedictine Women Mystics
Third Thursdays: Thursday, January 18th 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This ‘wisdom group’ of women will meet bi-monthly during 2024-2025 to unpack wisdom figures that inspire and motivate us in daily living and in our prayer.
Boundless Compassion Circles
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Compassion Circle is a twice a month gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.
Finding Resilience While Embracing Grief to Recreate Life
This workshop, offered online and in-person, will explore the bitterness of grief and offer ideas to discover the sweet gift of resilience and new life after a loss. Resurrection is for the living as well as the dead.
Weekly Lenten Retreat: A Transformed Life
This Lenten retreat provides a context within which to understand both the challenges and the blessings of our seeking God.
Haiku: Spiritual Writing in Three Lines
Haiku, a style of ancient Japanese poetry, is a spiritual practice of paying attention to small things and honoring an insight into the sacredness of everyday life. Participants will practice writing haiku, a sound structure of three lines (5-7-5 syllable count), and then broaden it to see how a simple experience awakens the heart to a broader truth. This workshop will be led by Elaine K Olson.
Self-Compassion for Educators
Mondays & Thursday, July 25 - August 11, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Written by fellow educator and mindful self-compassion expert, Lisa Baylis, MEd, this book provides educators with simple, accessible, and easy-to-use practices that will inspire them to care for themselves - instead of adding to their chaos -so they can continue doing the profession they love.
Spirituality and Poetry
Monthly on Third Thursdays: August 19th, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer and poetry are rich companions for Seeking God and a beautiful way to deepen your love of God. All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Spirituality and Poetry
June 17th (Monthly on Third Thursdays)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer and poetry are rich companions for Seeking God and a beautiful way to deepen your love of God. All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Spirituality and Poetry
June 17th (Monthly on Third Thursdays)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer and poetry are rich companions for Seeking God and a beautiful way to deepen your love of God. All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Spirituality and Poetry
May 20th (Monthly on Third Thursdays)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer and poetry are rich companions for Seeking God and a beautiful way to deepen your love of God. All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Spirituality and Poetry
April 15th (Monthly on Third Thursdays)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer and poetry are rich companions for Seeking God and a beautiful way to deepen your love of God. All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
The Psalms: Prayers for All Life’s Experiences
Monthly on Second Thursdays: April 8th, 2021
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Psalms can be a daily prayer when life is full of ‘ups and downs’. Join Sr. Bobbi Bussan, OSB each month for a mini retreat based on the Psalms.
Lectio Divina: Weekly Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays: Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Word of God comes to us in many forms, and Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Through contemplative reading, listening and seeing, we can learn to recognize the Divine Presence in all things.
Lent 30: This Is Your Way
Energize your Lent experience with a Friday morning 30-minute reflection with music and images. After listening to the program video, there will be a brief period for sharing the message. Meeting five of five.
Lectio Divina: Weekly Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays: Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Word of God comes to us in many forms, and Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Through contemplative reading, listening and seeing, we can learn to recognize the Divine Presence in all things.
The Word Among Us
Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Mondays: Mar. 8, 22
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the inspiration of Scripture in everyday life.