Quad Cities Prayer Groups and Spiritual Programs
Benet House Retract Center at St Mary Monastery offers a wide range of programs that meet on a regular basis and are available throughout the year. Many of these programs are offered at no cost. Click any retreat’s title to see a list of upcoming meetings.
Ongoing Prayer Groups & Programs:
Lectio Divina: Weekly Prayer:
Virtual - Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.
Weekly on Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Register to receive the Zoom link
Upcoming Meetings:
Weekly on Tuesdays: October 13th, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.
Weekly on Tuesdays: October 20th, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.
Weekly on Tuesdays: October 27th, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.
Centering Prayer:
Virtual - Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Register to receive the Zoom link
Upcoming Meetings:
Weekly on Wednesdays: October 14th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.
Weekly on Wednesdays: October 21st, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.
Weekly on Wednesdays: October 28th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.
The Word Among Us:
In-Person - Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Yearly Registration Required
Upcoming Meetings:
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: October 12th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: October 26th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: November 9th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: November 23rd, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: December 14th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: January 11th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: January 25th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 8th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
Spirituality and Poetry:
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
3rd Thursdays of Each Month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Monthly Registration Required
Upcoming Meetings:
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.
Psalms for Today:
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Unpack the Psalms with others and deepen your prayer life.
2nd Tuesdays of each month, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Monthly Registration Required
Upcoming Meetings:
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Tuesdays of each month
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Tuesdays of each month
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Tuesdays of each month
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Tuesdays of each month
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Tuesdays of each month
This morning mini retreat focuses on the ancient prayers of the Psalms. Jesus prayed the Psalms, as all Jews did. The Psalms have a rich history and meaning that apply to our lives today. Using the Bible Today journal, we will read articles on an aspect of the Psalms and reflection questions for our discussion.
If you are interested in hosting an ongoing prayer group or program at Benet House, please contact retreats@smmsisters.org or call (309) 283-2108