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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: January 21st, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays: January 22nd, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: January 27th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: January 28th, 2025
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 Wednesdays: January 29th, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

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’.  

Weekly on Tuesdays: February 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays: February 5th, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 10th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: February 11th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays: February 12th, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

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.

The evening includes a 4-course dinner, served to couples who are seated by themselves. Before each course, a dynamic talk on “Cooking Up Love” is presented by John Parr and Laura Baum-Parr. Couples receive questions related to each talk to discuss together while they dine.

The focus of this retreat is discovering the sacred spaces in our living and working areas, identifying those persons who reveal God's love to us, and exploring rituals, traditions, and prayers that lead us to a deeper relationship with God. 

Weekly on Tuesdays: February 18th, 2025
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 Wednesdays: February 19th, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.

Thursday, February 20th 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This series will focus on the Women of the New Testament study created by Little Rock Bible Studies.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 24th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: February 25th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays: February 26th, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join others in a weekly practice of this method for fostering a deeper relationship with God.

Weekly on Tuesdays: March 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: March 10th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: March 11th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: March 18th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: March 24th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: March 25th, 2025
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: April 1st, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: April 8th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: April 14th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: April 15th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.

Thursday, April 17th 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This series will focus on the Women of the New Testament study created by Little Rock Bible Studies.

Weekly on Tuesdays: April 22nd, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

Pamper yourself! Have tea and lunch with other women and take time to reflect on your spiritual journey.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: April 28th, 2025
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.

Weekly on Tuesdays: April 29th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Consider making it a steady prayer in your life.

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.

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.

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: May 12th, 2025
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.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.

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’.  

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.

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.

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.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.

Thursday, June 19th 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This series will focus on the Women of the New Testament study created by Little Rock Bible Studies.

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.

Meets 3rd Thursdays of the month

Virtual - All skill levels are welcome to join in the monthly ‘mini-retreat’ focused on connecting with the Divine through poetry.