Welcome to Benet House Retreat Center at St. Mary Monastery

Men's Retreat: Come and You Will See
Aug
15
to Aug 16

Men's Retreat: Come and You Will See

This 24-hour retreat is an opportunity for you to have time to reflect on Jesus’ invitation.  Come away to this quiet, serene center at Benet House and spend time to just ‘be’ and embrace Jesus’ invitation.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
Aug
21

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. There is an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life. Videos, articles, and reflection provide practical ways Psalms are relevant to our lives today.

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Bookmarks: Spiritual Authors
Aug
21

Bookmarks: Spiritual Authors

  • Online via Zoom or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sensible Shoes is the first of a series of 4 books that follow these women as they continue to unpack their spiritual journey.  Their journeys easily relate to our lives. This series is an opportunity to unpack your own spiritual journey and learn ways to deepen your life with God, ourselves and others.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Aug
27

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Sep
3

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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The Thomas Merton Chapter Group
Sep
15

The Thomas Merton Chapter Group

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Spirituality and Poetry
Sep
18

Spirituality and Poetry

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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Sep
24

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Oct
1

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
Oct
9

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. There is an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life. Videos, articles, and reflection provide practical ways Psalms are relevant to our lives today.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Oct
22

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Nov
5

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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3-Day Silent Directed Retreat: Open the Door of Your Heart
Nov
13
to Nov 16

3-Day Silent Directed Retreat: Open the Door of Your Heart

Explore the rich image of the door as an invitation to journey within. Borrowing concepts from Joyce Rupp’s book Open the Door, A Journey to the True Self, you will uncover what is hidden within. This retreat is open to women and men of all faiths. You can join the Sisters for daily Lauds and Vespers, if you wish.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Nov
26

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Dec
3

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
Dec
11

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. There is an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life. Videos, articles, and reflection provide practical ways Psalms are relevant to our lives today.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Jan
7

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series
Jan
12

Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.  

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Silent Directed Retreat
Jan
18
to Jan 21

Silent Directed Retreat

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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Jan
28

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
Feb
12

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. There is an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life. Videos, articles, and reflection provide practical ways Psalms are relevant to our lives today.

View Event →
The Thomas Merton Chapter Group
Mar
16

The Thomas Merton Chapter Group

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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The Psalms for Everyday Life
Apr
9

The Psalms for Everyday Life

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This retreat morning is an opportunity to dive more deeply into the Psalms. There is an opportunity to faith share what a Psalm means to your spiritual life. Videos, articles, and reflection provide practical ways Psalms are relevant to our lives today.

View Event →
The Thomas Merton Chapter Group
Apr
13

The Thomas Merton Chapter Group

  • Virtual or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

View Event →

Boundless Compassion Circles
Aug
6

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
Jul
30

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st & 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.

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3-5 Day Silent Directed Retreat: I Have Called You by Name, You Are Mine (Isaiah 43:1)
Jul
17
to Jul 22

3-5 Day Silent Directed Retreat: I Have Called You by Name, You Are Mine (Isaiah 43:1)

Come and savor this silent, directed retreat. Meet daily with a spiritual director.  Stay 3 days or 5 days, whatever works in your life. Give yourself a summer gift that includes the beauty of God within you and the beauty of creation that surrounds the peaceful setting at Benet House.

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Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet
Jul
2

Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet

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.

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Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors
Jun
12

Bookmarks: Women Spiritual Authors

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet
Jun
4

Break-A-Way: A Day of Prayer and Quiet

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.

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Boundless Compassion Circles
May
28

Boundless Compassion Circles

  • Virtual and In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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