Overnight Retreats
Weekly Prayers, Workshops & Special Events
at Benet House Retreat Center
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Overnight Retreats
Benet House Retreat Center in the Illinois Quad Cities offers guided retreats, silent retreats, beginner-friendly retreats, personal retreats and retreats with Spiritual Direction.
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Ongoing Prayer Groups & Programs
Benet House Retract Center at St Mary Monastery offers a wide range of programs that meet on a regular basis and are available throughout the year. Many of these programs are offered at no cost.
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Book Groups, Series, Day Workshops, Special Events
See the list below for ALL upcoming events at Benet House.
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What it Means to Serve God: Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, A Servant of All
In this special program, reflecting on the life, works and thought of Archbishop Sheen, we have the opportunity to be led to a deeper relationship with God. Renewing and strengthening our relationship with God provides us with inspiration and wisdom to serve all within our daily life.
Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series
Pope Francis was passionate about Christ and His Church; an advocate for peace and justice especially to the marginalized; and compassionate towards every person he met. Join Sr. Bobbi for a 3-part series which remembers Pope Francis by reflecting on his writing and papal documents.
A 5-Week Series on the Joy of Service, Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Benet House Retreat Center in the Quad Cities will offer a 5-Week Series: The Joy of Service, Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Each week will delve into an area of service in the Life of Archbishop Sheen: Learning, Praying, Teaching, Suffering & Giving.
Art & Spirituality Lecture Series in Quad Cities: An Examination of Art, Depictions and Devotions of Female Doctors in the Catholic Church - Word and Image
This 5-week series will examine how works of art interpreted and promoted the spiritual teachings of saints Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, and Thérèse of Lisieux. We will explore historical influences on female devotional experiences and discuss how artistic representations integrated the unique visions of these four female saints into broader Christian narratives. Suggested text is Vinita Hampton Wright’s "Set the World on Fire: A Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church."
Healing Relationships with Nonviolent Communication
We heal relationships through art, love, and deep silence. Otto Rank calls this mystical union. In our quest for community and communication, through ritual we gather to give thanks, grieve, and celebrate our sacred existence. Building on his own insights and other philosophers, Matthew Fox will lead us on a journey of transformative nonviolence.
If you are unable to attend this retreat live, you will receive the recording link.
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
Join Sr. Bobbi in discussing Richard Rohr’s newest book, The Tears of Things. It is a great way to bring the Old Testament prophets into our lives today. This is a 5-session series. While the chapters are short, the reflection on the material brings depth to the discussions. This series will use the book, CAC videos, reflection questions, and chapter highlights to provide insight and discussion.
Climate and Faith in the Quad Cities "Coming Together in Hope to Support Each Other in Action"
This gathering is an opportunity for people of faith to explore together how we might support each other in climate action. We will begin the conversation at 4:00 PM, and are happy to continue it beyond 5:00 as the community decides.
Creation Care Prayer Service
The Benedictine Sisters at St. Mary Monastery will hold their annual outdoor prayer service to celebrate the Season of Creation marked during the month of September. No registration necessary.