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The Thomas Merton Chapter Group

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center 2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, IL, 61201 United States (map)

 “Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.”   Thomas Merton  

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. Videos, articles, books, speakers, and features from Tuesday With Merton are some of the resources used. An overnight retreat is part of the series. Pricing for this is more than the monthly session. Click here for overnight retreat registration (opens in a new tab/window).

Date: 2025: Sept. 15; Nov. 7-8. 2026: March. 16; April 13.

Time:  6:30-8 pm.

Retreat Leader:  Sr. Bobbi Bussan, OSB

Fee:  $15/session: Books purchased on your own. 

Syllabus:  click here to download the syllabus

Link:  virtual link will be given after payment is received. 

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