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 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.
Weekly on Tuesdays: November 3rd, 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: November 10th, 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: November 17th, 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: November 24th, 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: December 1st, 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: December 8th, 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: December 15th, 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 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.
Weekly on Wednesdays: November 4th, 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: November 11th, 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: November 18th, 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: November 25th, 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: December 2nd, 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: December 9th, 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 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.
2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 22nd, 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.
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.
A Journey with Thomas Merton
In-Person and Virtual - In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
3rd Mondays of Most Months, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Monthly Registration Required
Upcoming Meetings:
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
Thomas Merton is a beloved spiritual author, poet, artist, and theologian. During his lifetime, he addressed social and theological issues, as well as everyday life, in ways that still inspire Christians today. In this monthly series, the Mystics podcast, featuring James Finley, is our discussion focus. Finley breaks open Merton's life and several of his writings to help us discover the mystic side of Merton.
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