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Silent Directed Retreat


  • Benet House Retreat Center 2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, IL, 61201 United States (map)

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”
(John 1:29)

This yearly retreat provides time for silence, daily Eucharist, an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, daily spiritual direction, centering prayer/Lectio, and a focus on the Sunday Gospel. In addition, there will be the opportunity to join the Sisters for daily Lauds and Vespers.  Fr. Mark DeSutter leads a team of certified Spiritual Directors. Reward yourself, after a busy holiday season, with a rich silent retreat to refresh your soul. Lunch is in silence and there is conversation at dinner. Opportunity for centering prayer.

Dates: Sun. Jan. 18 (Arrival: 4 pm; Vespers: 5 pm; Dinner: 5:30 pm; Conference: 7 pm)-Wed. Jan. 21, 4 pm.

Spiritual Directors: Fr. Mark DeSutter and Lorene Knobbe, Assistant Program Director at Benet House.

Fee: Registration and payment (include a private room, all meals, and 3 spiritual direction sessions) by Dec. 18: $510. Registration and payment after Dec. 19: $525. 

Registration deadline:  Jan. 9, 2026

Scholarships are available upon request.  Don’t hesitate to inquire!

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