Welcome to Benet House Retreat Center at St. Mary Monastery
Experiencing Transitions: Recovering Hope - Evening Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Experiencing Transitions: Recovering Hope - Morning Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Experiencing Transitions: Releasing What Holds Us Back - Evening Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
The Word Among Us
Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Mondays: Nov. 9, 23
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the inspiration of Scripture in everyday life.
Experiencing Transitions: Releasing What Holds Us Back - Morning Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Reclaiming a Sense of Wonder: A Vision of Advent
Benet House welcomes Judith Valente, award-winning author, print and broadcast journalist, poet and essayist for a weekend retreat.
Experiencing Transitions: Seeking Shelter in the Storms of Life - Evening Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Experiencing Transitions: Seeking Shelter in the Storms of Life - Morning Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Compassion to Self: A Day for You
Self-care is vital to our physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness, although it can seem a bit selfish. Compassion to self allows us to manage the many demands in our life such as parenting, work and family life.
The Psalms: Prayers for All Life’s Experiences
Monthly on Second Thursdays: November 12th, 2020
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Psalms can be a daily prayer when life is full of ‘ups and downs’. Join Sr. Bobbi Bussan, OSB each month for a mini retreat based on the Psalms.
Experiencing Transitions: Letting Go of Regrets - Evening Session
Monday, November 9, 2020
Two meeting options: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
The Word Among Us
Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Mondays: Nov. 9, 23
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Read, reflect, pray and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the inspiration of Scripture in everyday life.
Experiencing Transitions: Letting Go of Regrets - Morning Session
Monday, November 9, 2020
Two meeting options: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Directed Retreat: Praying for Peace Using the Prayers of John Philip Newell
Looking for a little renewal time as winter and holidays approach? Consider a 3-day directed retreat with a focus on Prayers of John Philip Newell.
Centering Prayer
Weekly on Wednesdays: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Centering Prayer is an ancient form of praying based on the words of Jesus, "When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret." (Mt. 6:6)
Boundless Compassion Circles
Weekly on Wednesdays: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Compassion Circle is a weekly gathering for anyone who has participated in a Boundless Compassion retreat, book study or DVD series. This program provides insights and sharing on compassion moments, using the Boundless Compassion program materials.
Break-A-Way: Day Of Prayer And Quiet
Take time out from your busy schedule! Break-A-Way meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Bookmarks: Nouwen Reading Group
If you find Henri Nouwen’s books help you strengthen your Christian faith and draw closer to the heart of God then join our monthly reading group.
Lectio Divina: Weekly Prayer
Weekly on Tuesdays: Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Word of God comes to us in many forms, and Lectio Divina is the foundation for Benedictine prayer. Through contemplative reading, listening and seeing, we can learn to recognize the Divine Presence in all things.
Experiencing Transitions: The Tidal Pattern of Prayer - Evening Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’
Experiencing Transitions: The Tidal Pattern of Prayer - Morning Session
Two meeting options: 9:00-10:00 am OR 6:30-7:30 pm. Treat your spirit to an hour a week with Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., and her new 10 week video series on Transitions. Her wisdom focuses ‘on the nature and impact of change and transition in our lives, and the struggles and blessings we experience in each transition that we face.’