Welcome to Benet House Retreat Center at St. Mary Monastery

Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet
Jul
2

Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet

Monthly on first Wednesdays

Take time out from your busy! This year the reflection will be “Pondering the Mysteries of Creation” in celebration of our Benedictine value of Care of Creation. The day begins with an opening reflection. The rest of the day is for whatever nourishes you.

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3-5 Day Silent Directed Retreat: I Have Called You by Name, You Are Mine (Isaiah 43:1)
Jul
17
to Jul 22

3-5 Day Silent Directed Retreat: I Have Called You by Name, You Are Mine (Isaiah 43:1)

Come and savor this silent, directed retreat. Meet daily with a spiritual director.  Stay 3 days or 5 days, whatever works in your life. Give yourself a summer gift that includes the beauty of God within you and the beauty of creation that surrounds the peaceful setting at Benet House.

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Men's Retreat: Come and You Will See
Aug
15
to Aug 16

Men's Retreat: Come and You Will See

This 24-hour retreat is an opportunity for you to have time to reflect on Jesus’ invitation.  Come away to this quiet, serene center at Benet House and spend time to just ‘be’ and embrace Jesus’ invitation.

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Bookmarks: Spiritual Authors
Aug
21

Bookmarks: Spiritual Authors

  • Online via Zoom or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sensible Shoes is the first of a series of 4 books that follow these women as they continue to unpack their spiritual journey.  Their journeys easily relate to our lives. This series is an opportunity to unpack your own spiritual journey and learn ways to deepen your life with God, ourselves and others.

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Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors
Jun
12

Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd Thursday of the Month

This Bookmarks series focuses on the writings of women spiritual authors both contemporary and from our rich Christian past. The group will determine books. Reading, reflecting, and discussing these authors will help you expand your love of God and guide you along your spiritual journey.

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Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet
Jun
4

Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet

Monthly on first Wednesdays

Take time out from your busy! This year the reflection will be “Pondering the Mysteries of Creation” in celebration of our Benedictine value of Care of Creation. The day begins with an opening reflection. The rest of the day is for whatever nourishes you.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
May
28

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month

Compassion Circle is a gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing of compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.

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The Thomas Merton Chapter Group
May
19

The Thomas Merton Chapter Group

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

3rd Mondays of the Month

Benet House is an official chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society (International Merton Society).  The chapter meets monthly to read, discuss and grow in the understanding of Merton’s life and writings.

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Self Compassion and the Cancer Journey
May
17

Self Compassion and the Cancer Journey

We know the experience of living with cancer is a life challenge. How do we sustain our hope, energy, and trust in the future? On this retreat day, there will be sharing of practical ways to nurture our self-compassion so we can live with positive energy about ourselves and our journey of a ‘new normal’.  

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Boundless Compassion Circles
May
14

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month

Compassion Circle is a gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing of compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.

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Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors
May
8

Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd Thursday of the Month

This Bookmarks series focuses on the writings of women spiritual authors both contemporary and from our rich Christian past. The group will determine books. Reading, reflecting, and discussing these authors will help you expand your love of God and guide you along your spiritual journey.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
May
8

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. The context and structure of the Psalms will be covered. There is also an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Apr
23

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month

Compassion Circle is a gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat or book study. There is sharing of compassion moments and then an insight on compassion presentation and discussion.

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