MAY 2008

Meditation, Posture and Mindfulness of Breath

Enjoy an evening with Somnieng Hoem, a Cambodian Buddhist Monk visiting in the U.S. He will talk about his monastery's work with the homeless and victims of war, as well as provide instruction in meditation. Thursday, May 15, 7-8:30 pm; social following. Free will offering.

Mother-Daughter Day of Reflection
A day to reflect and pray, share and play while focusing on God’s presence in the mother-daughter relationships of joy and sorrow, hurt and healing. Open to women over 18. Sat. May 17, 9 am (registration and coffee); conference 9:30-3, $25 for one; $45 for mother and daughter (incl. lunch) Sr. Mary Core, OSB

JUNE 2008

Women’s Retreat: Seeing with the Heart of Christ

Through prayer, silent reflection, and dialogue, we will renew our hearts by seeing with new eyes into the heart of Christ.
Fri. June 20 (light supper 5-7 pm) - June 22, 12:30 pm $140 (private room), $128 (shared room) Sr. Sandra Brunenn, OSB

VOCATION RETREATS

Benedictine Experience Weekend
Seeking…you don’t know what? Try life with women who have a goal, purpose and know where they are going. Walk in the woods-with the graceful, leaping deer. Converse with women steeped in a life of prayer. Read in a quiet, book-filled library. Pray in a sunlit grace-filled chapel. Explore your religious vocation with other single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 50. Contact Sr. Roberta Bussan at (309)283-2300 or rbussan@smmsisters.org.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give friends and family members a gift of renewal and rejuvenation. Benet House offers gift certificates for retreats, programs and personal days of prayer. Contact Sr. Charlotte Sonneville, OSB, at (309) 283-2108, or at retreats@smmsisters.org.